My review of Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando: the closest hotel to the parks, free Express Pass, rooms, pool, and whether it is worth it.

My Hyatt House LAX review: the free 24/7 airport shuttle, kitchenette rooms, free breakfast, and rooftop runway views for an LAX layover on Hyatt points.

My Hyatt Regency Mission Bay review: the three pools with waterslides, the marina, the SeaWorld location, and booking this San Diego resort on Hyatt points

My Miraval Arizona review: the original Tucson wellness resort, the all-inclusive model, the daily resort credit, spa, food, and booking it on Hyatt points

My JW Marriott Tampa Water Street review: the rooftop pools, suite upgrade, downtown location, and booking this luxury hotel on Marriott Bonvoy points.

My review of The St. Regis Bal Harbour: butler service, oceanfront suites, three pools, spa, and whether to pay cash or use Marriott points.

My review of The Eddy Tucson, a boutique Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel: rooms, the Pin+Flour restaurant, pool, and Hilton Diamond perks.

My review of the InterContinental Miami: renovated bay-view rooms, rooftop pool, dining, and why it's a strong pre-cruise night near the port.

My honest take on Alila Marea in Encinitas: ocean-view rooms, dining, beach access, and whether the Hyatt points redemption is worth it.

My take on the Westin Cancun Resort Villas & Spa as a Marriott Titanium member, from the two-sided beach and lagoon setting to booking tips.

My honest review of the Sheraton Mesa at Wrigleyville West next to Sloan Park, the Cubs spring training base, and how it holds up off-season.

My balanced take on the Thompson Austin by Hyatt downtown, from the rooftop pool to World of Hyatt points and whether it is worth the price.

My honest take on the Hilton Galveston Island Resort on the Seawall, plus why it is a smart pre-cruise pick for Galveston departures.

My review of the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson: a Sonoran Desert resort with Jack Nicklaus golf, a big waterslide, and how I booked it on Marriot

My review of Baker's Cay Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton in Key Largo: a waterfront Florida Keys base with two beaches, pools, and kayaks you can book o

My review of the Thompson Zihuatanejo on Playa La Ropa: a relaxed upscale beach resort you can book with World of Hyatt points, plus my Lagoon Suite stay.

My review of the Hyatt Regency JFK Airport at Resorts World New York: a points-friendly layover hotel with a casino downstairs, and how I scored a suite up

My review of the Hyatt Grand Central New York: a reliable Midtown Hyatt by Grand Central Terminal, plus the trendier Dream Midtown alternative.

My review of the Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town: rooftop pool, walkable nightlife, and why it is my pick among Hilton's Scottsdale cluster.

My review of the Le Meridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport: a strong pre-cruise pick near FLL and Port Everglades, on points or cash.