Have You Registered for this SPG Promotion?
SPG launched a promo in September to incentivize weekday dining at their restaurants, regardless of whether you’re staying there. Somehow…
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Apparently Aloft’s Robot Butlers Don’t Work Weekends
I was super excited about staying at the Aloft Cupertino this weekend because I wanted to see A.L.O, their new…
Great Value, Great Breakfast at Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
For our 3 nights in Kuala Lumpur I was excited to be returning to the Le Meridien in KL Sentral….
Starwood’s 2014 Member Favorites Announced
Starwood just released the list of their top hotels based on 2014 member reviews and ratings. The fact I’ve only heard…
Hotel Review: Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol
When I wound up in Austin instead of San Antonio on Valentine’s Day, I was a little worried about finding…
SPG Twice as Nice Dining Promotion
Starwood has a new “Twice as Nice” promotion to encourage dining at hotel restaurants, even when you’re not traveling. At…
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…
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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…
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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…
Stairways to Heaven?
On my recent vacation to Thailand I wanted to get out of Bangkok for a few days but didn’t want…
My Favorite Hotel in Bangkok: Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
I’ve stayed at several nice properties in Bangkok, but the place I love coming “home” to the most is the…
What IS a Mattress Run and When Should You Do One?
When I was telling people about my Alaska trip adventures, and more recently my plans for a mattress run this…
