Your Mileage May Vary
Hotel Review: Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
We first visited Aruba earlier this year on our cruise, and while we had casually mentioned a possible future stay at the Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort, we had no idea it would happen so soon. When our Texas trip this summer was unexpectedly cancelled, we pivoted to a quick...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Courtyard San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave
I had to be in San Francisco overnight this past week and hotel rates were astronomical. All of my regular haunts were north of $1,000 for the night. I settled on the Courtyard San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave and might have just found one of the nicest Courtyard properties out...
Points Miles and Bling
Review: Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kyoto Oike
Every year, I set a personal goal to visit at least one country I’ve never been to. This year, that destination was Japan. In June, I spent two incredible weeks exploring Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo. For my three-night stay in Kyoto, I chose the Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kyoto...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade
A few weeks ago, I had to be in Cleveland for a night on business. The event I was attending was a few blocks from the Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade and it made for the perfect location downtown. The space is architecturally stunning and it’s a fine hotel,...
Points With a Crew
Holiday Inn Express Pittsburgh West – Green Tree Hotel Review
In 2025, as part of a trip with my son’s Scout troop to Northern Tier, I stayed one night at the Holiday Inn Express Pittsburgh West – Green Tree. This Holiday Inn Express Pittsburgh West – Green Tree review will give an idea of the different amenities and features of...
Frequent Miler
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes: Nick’s new favorite Orlando Resort
Last weekend, we had planned to spend just one night at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. We ended up staying two nights and we very seriously considered spending $500 to push our flights a day later to squeeze in a third night. We had originally planned to go to...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cincinnati Airport
I had planned to spend the night at the Hyatt Place Cincinnati/Blue Ash (review here), but I did not trust the fire alarm (since it had already gone off multiple times and I needed a good night’s sleep). The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cincinnati Airport became my alternate and I’m...
TravelUpdate
First Fairmont Review: Fairmont San Francisco
Background and Location I attended a wedding in Lake Tahoe, California, and decided to stop by in San Francisco for a quick night to visit some friends. I was excited to try out a new hotel, and stayed one night at the Fairmont San Francisco. Fun fact: the Fairmont San Francisco...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Cincinnati/Blue Ash
Last week, I had to host a dinner near Blue Ash, OH (a suburb of Cincinnati). The closest Hyatt property was the Hyatt Place Cincinnati/Blue Ash and I ended up spending most of a night there. This is an odd hotel. Furniture was stacked up in the lobby, the woman...
Live and Let’s Fly
The Value Of Points: Hotel Employees Have No Clue What They Are Worth!
A Bad Hampton Inn Stay Gets Worse Let me just give you a little glimpse into an interaction I had at a Hampton Inn where I stayed for two nights. The first night did not go well.  I had access to a two room suite.  In the bedroom, the headboard of...
TravelUpdate
Hilton Home2Suites at McCormick Place in Chicago
I had a quick 4 days in Chicago at the Hilton Home2Suites at McCormick Place in Chicago. https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chimiht-home2-suites-chicago-mccormick-place/ For starters it is an unusual reception area as there are 3 hotels in one building that check in at the same front desk. The floors are the same, but there are 3 elevator banks...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Thompson Dallas
I had a work dinner in Dallas and the Thompson Dallas was just a half mile from the restaurant. This hotel has long been on my list after reading positive reviews from other bloggers. I’m happy to say that the property is gorgeous, Globalists are treated well, and it’s a...
The Alviator
Review: Moxy Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (Paris, France)
A review of the 292-room Moxy Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, located at CDG's Roissypôle Ouest hotel area with free airport shuttle access. The post Review: Moxy Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (Paris, France) appeared first on The Alviator.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport
The Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport is a convenient airport hotel that has aged well with a breakfast spread far more generous than virtually Hyatt Place property in the USA. Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport Review After arriving from Prague, I made a beeline for the airport entrance in hopes of catching the 8:45...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt San Francisco
I had a dinner to attend in San Francisco this week and spent the night at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco. It had been many years since I last stayed at this hotel and I was looking forward to seeing how it held up. The Grand Club was open to...