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Trip reports, honest reviews, and points & miles news from around the world — written after actually staying, sailing, and flying.
Great Scotland Yard Hotel Review: A Historic London Luxury Stay
My Great Scotland Yard Hotel review: a historic Whitehall building, 25,000 Hyatt points a night, a Koestler Suite upgrade, and standout dining.
Grand Hyatt Athens Review: A Points-Friendly Base Near the Parthenon
My honest Grand Hyatt Athens review: a newer Category 4 Hyatt about a mile from the Acropolis, with a rooftop pool and Globalist perks.
Fairmont Olympic Seattle Review: A Restored Grand Dame Downtown
My Fairmont Olympic Seattle review: a restored 1924 landmark downtown with an indoor pool, spa, and a strong base before an Alaska cruise.
Andaz Dubai The Palm Review: A Lifestyle Stay on Palm Jumeirah
My Andaz Dubai The Palm review: 20K Hyatt points, a Globalist suite upgrade, beach and pools on Palm Jumeirah, plus standout dining and Burj Al Arab views.
Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain Review: Desert Luxury Near Tucson
My Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain review: the Sonoran desert setting near Tucson, Jack Nicklaus golf, three pools, a 235-foot slide, spa, and standout dining.
JW Marriott Cancun Review: One of the Best Resorts in the Hotel Zone
My JW Marriott Cancun review: how I booked with a 35k free-night cert and suite night awards, the beachfront pools, spa, dining, and Platinum perks.
Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta Review: All-Inclusive on Points
My review of Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta, an all-inclusive resort I booked for 20k World of Hyatt points a night with a club-level suite.
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Review: My Favorite Off-Property Disney Base
My honest Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress review: Globalist perks, free breakfast and parking, pools and grounds, and why it beats staying on Disney property.
Waldorf Astoria Orlando Review: The Luxury Disney Hotel I Booked With Free Night Certs
A full review of Waldorf Astoria Orlando, including the Disney View room upgrade, shared pools, dining, and how I booked it with Hilton certificates.
Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes Review: The Best Luxury Hotel Near the Parks?
A full review of The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes: rooms, spa, dining, the shared JW Marriott lazy river, and how I booked with a Marriott cert.
Park Hyatt Aviara Review: Is This the Best Luxury Resort Near San Diego?
My Park Hyatt Aviara review: renovated rooms, Ember & Rye by Richard Blais, a Miraval spa, Arnold Palmer golf, and why Globalists should book it.
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes Review: A Lazy River Resort Minutes From Disney
An honest review of the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes: its lazy river, farm-to-table dining, golf, and how a travel advisor books it near Disney.
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Review: The Best Resort Waterpark in the U.S.
My review of the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort in Aventura, with Tidal Cove waterpark, golf, spa, dining, and how to book it.
Hilton Waikoloa Village Review: The Big Island's Most Famous Resort
An honest review of Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawaii's Big Island: pools, dolphins, the tram, Palace Tower rooms, and how to book it on Hilton points.
Grand Hyatt Kauai Review: My Favorite Family Resort in Hawaii
An honest review of the Grand Hyatt Kauai in Poipu: the pools, lazy river, saltwater lagoon, dining, and how a Hyatt Globalist books it on points.
Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Review: The Bahamas Resort I Booked for 25,000 Points a Night
A full review of Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in Nassau, including the Baha Bay water park, pools, dining, and how I booked it for 25,000 points.
Four Seasons Las Vegas Review: The Calmest Luxury Hotel on the Strip
My honest Four Seasons Las Vegas review: no casino, no resort fee, a private pool, and how I booked it using my Amex Platinum credit.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Review: Is the Strip's Newest Luxury Resort Worth It?
My Fontainebleau Las Vegas review visiting on an Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts rate.
Ensenada Cruise Excursions: Best Tours & What to Skip
A travel advisor ranks the Ensenada shore excursions worth booking, the La Bufadora vendor gauntlet, and ship vs independent picks.
The Best Cruise Lines for Families in 2026
A travel advisor and 40+ cruise veteran compares Disney, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, and MSC for families in 2026: kids clubs, price, and who each line suits.