Travel Points Playbook
Devaluation Before and After: Hyatt Award Calendar Comparison
Now that the dust has settled after the major Hyatt devaluation on May 20th, how have things changed?…
You Are Travel
Kennedy 89, The Unbound Collection Hyatt Review: A Comfortable, Convenient Frankfurt Crash Pad Still Bookable with a 1-4 Award
tl;dr – A serviceable hotel that I’m sure will get better with time. Bonus points for strong elite…
Frequent Miler
Miraval Austin: Bottom Line Review
Miraval is Hyatt’s “wellness” brand, with three locations in the US and one in the Middle East. Each property has an extensive array of classes, ranging from pilates to yoga, axe-throwing to tarot card reading. Most of them are included in the room rate, whether booking with cash or points,...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Hotel Brand That Fits How We Actually Travel
Every year, I do a recap of where we actually stayed — not which hotel program we think we like best, not which one has the most valuable elite benefits,…
Josh Trips
Malliouhana review: a serious contender for the best hotel in the Caribbean
I’m not even going to try to bury the lede here – I absolutely adored Malliouhana. Having stayed…
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Casa Monica Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection
Last month, we spent a weekend in Saint Augustine, FL. This was our first…
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Washington
I had a dinner in Washington DC and the Grand Hyatt Washington was in…
Your Mileage May Vary
Moxy Hamburg City Review: Compact Rooms, Big Lobby, And A Practical Stay
Our stay at the Moxy Hamburg City was supposed to be simple. We needed a place to sleep, shower, and recover after a long travel day. After everything that happened…
TravelUpdate
Review: Westin Portland Harborview, Maine
Background and Location For a weekend getaway and my first visit to Portland, Maine, I had booked a…
Points Miles and Bling
Review: AC Hotel Riga by Marriott in Latvia’s Art Nouveau District
Booking AC Hotel Riga A visit to Latvia had been on my radar for quite some time, largely because of…
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
A work event had me in Columbus a few weeks ago. It was held…
The Alviator
Review: ibis Budget, Auckland Airport (AKL)
Auckland Airport isn't the cheapest place to spend an overnight layover, so the 198-room ibis Budget can be a lifesaver. Here's my review.
Points Miles and Bling
Review: Waldorf Astoria Osaka
The Waldorf Astoria Osaka opened its doors in 2025 and is it is the brand’s debut in Japan, found in…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Hyatt Regency Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The Hyatt Regency Taoyuan International Airport is an excellent airport hotel with comfortable rooms and a particularly nice gym, pool, and wellness facilities with very easy access to TPE Airport via shuttle or train. Hyatt Regency Taoyuan International Airport Review I arrived from Bangkok at 9:30 pm and did not...
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The Airport Hotel That Saved Our Trip After A United Cancellation
Normally, I wouldn’t go out of my way to write a review of an airport hotel where we spent less than nine hours. But sometimes a hotel deserves recognition not…