A Royal Welcome at the Intercontinental David Tel Aviv
My days of being a Royal Ambassador are at least two years gone and I no longer have any status…
Hotels
Le Meridien Dead Sea: My Worst Starwood Stay. Ever.
The one disappointing part of my recent trip to Israel, was my stay at the Le Meridien David, Dead Sea. It…
Latest IHG PointBreaks Great for International Vacations!
If you’ll be traveling overseas November 1-January 31, make sure you check out the IHG PointsBreaks available November 1, which…
Orbitz Launches a New Rewards Program. Is It Worth It?
It never hurts to sign up for a free loyalty program, but whether or not you spend any time on…
Hotel Reviews | Hotels | Hyatt
Comped Cabana at the Clearwater Beach Hyatt
When we headed down to Tampa for the Frequent Traveler University in late September, we went a night early so…
Food & Wine | Hotels | Wine
Worst Wine Prices for a US Hotel?
I’ve heard about the Club Sandwich Index for determining your purchasing power at a hotel. Now I’m thinking there should…
“Hyatt Has It” Saves the Night, er Day
Once again, Hyatt’s new “Hyatt Has It†program offering all the basic toiletry and electronic essentials helped keep our Omaha…
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A Week of Spas, Upgraded Rooms, & Fun in Thailand
I usually try to take a first class international vacation for once a year for 1-2 weeks, funded with points…
Peninsula Hotels to Offer Oscar de la Renta Amenities
Just heard the news that Oscar de la Renta is creating bath amenities for Peninsula hotels (h/t: @ruthi_k). The amenities are being…
Hotel Reviews | Hotels | Hyatt
Suite Views of the Harbor: Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
I spent my second night in Hong Kong at the Grand Hyatt, one of the stays I was most looking…
Rainy Day Retreat at the Conrad Hong Kong
After breezing through immigration, made easier by Thai Airways’ complimentary cart service from the plane, we made our way to…
Elite Status | Hotels | Hyatt | Starwood
How Much Is Hotel Status Really Worth?
Is having top status at a hotel worth it? You usually hear it discussed in connection with crazy amazing upgrades…
