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Hotel Uville Montréal Review: Why We Chose It Over the Points Hotels
When we planned our visit to Montréal, we knew we wanted to stay in Old Montréal or near the Old Port. I found several hotels we could book with points,…
Points Miles and Bling
Review: Should you redeem your points at Le Méridien N’Fis Marrakech?
Ten years ago, during my first trip to Marrakech, I stayed at the Le Méridien N’Fis. At the time, it…
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Review: A Night at the Iconic Waldorf Astoria New York
For a quick one-night stay, I decided to celebrate a friend’s birthday at the Waldorf Astoria New York.…
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Think Twice Before Complaining About A Hotel Online. You Might Get A Reply Like THIS
Hotels respond to negative online reviews all the time. Usually it’s some variation of “We’re sorry you didn’t enjoy your stay.” But one hotel manager took a VERY different approach.…
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Gild Hall, A Thompson Hotel, by Hyatt
This week I had two events in New York City. With President Trump and…
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Hotel Review: Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach
I took a quick business trip to Long Beach to host a dinner. I’m…
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Hotel Review: Four Seasons Toronto
For a quick weekend trip to Toronto with my family, I stayed at the Four Seasons Toronto for…
Points Miles and Bling
JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity Review: Luxury Near Delhi Airport
TL;DR: Is the JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity worth staying at?The JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity is a luxury Marriott…
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The Patina Osaka – Amazing Castle Views and Finally…A Hotel That Gets ‘Hip’ Right
tl;dr – I wish the Patina Osaka was around during the ‘peak-hipster’ era, as this hotel does a…
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Hilton Columbus at Easton
A recent work dinner had me spending the night in Columbus. While I usually…
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Hotel Review: The Legian Seminyak Bali. Superb Luxury & Comfort
Bali has no shortage of luxury hotels. You can stay in sprawling resorts in Nusa Dua, private pool villas in Ubud, or newer design-focused properties scattered along the increasingly busy coast. But after staying at The Legian Seminyak, Bali, I was reminded that sometimes the best luxury hotels aren’t necessarily...
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Hotel Review: Hyatt House Charlotte/Center City
A quick, overnight business trip took me to Charlotte. I needed a hotel near…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Solage (Calistoga) Auberge Collection Napa Valley
The incredible Solage Auberge Collection offered respite and peace on this unique luxury stay in California’s Napa Valley wine country.  Location Solage, from the Auberge Collection, sits at the northern end of Napa Valley in Calistoga, a quiet wine country town known for its vineyards, mineral springs, and mud baths....
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Hotel Review: Omni Las Colinas Hotel
My company recently held an event at the Omni Las Colinas Hotel in Irving,…
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Hotel Review: Omni Boston Seaport
For Labor Day weekend, a friend and I stayed at the Omni Boston Seaport for two nights. Location…