No Work All Travel
Sands Macao Restaurant Reviews: Chiado and Jiang Nan
Disclaimer: I was invited by Sands Macao to enjoy one night at Conrad Macao, as well as dine at the Portuguese restaurant Chiado, and the Chinese restaurant Jiang Nan. Following a nice Cantonese meal earlier this year at The Venetian Macao, I was looking forward to seeing what else the...
Miles To Memories
Conrad Los Angeles Highlights
I'm recently coming off a one-night stay at the Conrad Los Angeles, a downtown property which delievered in all the ways I had hoped. The post Conrad Los Angeles Highlights appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Hawaii Calling
The Top 5 Unique Business Hotels in Bangkok, Thailand (2025)
Bangkok, a bustling hub of commerce and culture, is home to some of the world’s most sought-after business hotels. Whether you’re here for a high-stakes meeting, a major conference, or simply passing through on a work trip, choosing the right hotel can transform your business travel experience. From seamless check-ins...
Frequent Miler
St Regis San Francisco: Bottom Line Review
Earlier this year, my wife and I made a lovely weekend in San Francisco out of using an expiring Fine Hotels and Resorts credit combined with an 85K Marriott free night certificate that we received from the Amex Bonvoy Brilliant card. We used the free night cert at the St...
TravelUpdate
The gardens in the Gaylord Opryland hotel in Nashville
I was in Nashville and got to spend a week at the Gaylord Opryland hotel and resort. A…
Frequent Miler
ITC Mughal – Agra, India (Marriott Luxury Collection): Bottom Line Review
Agra is on pretty much every India traveler’s itinerary due to it being the location of the most famous mausoleum in the world: the Taj Mahal. My wife and I stopped through as part of three-week trip through India in Spring of 2024. ITC is an Indian luxury hotel group...
No Work All Travel
Hotel Review: The Hari, Hong Kong
Disclaimer: In exchange for a 2-night stay, I am writing a review of The Hari hotel in Hong Kong. Having been a former (albeit brief) Hong Kong, and Shenzhen resident, I seem to make it to HK once or twice a year. Somehow, HKG is still my 2nd-most used airport,...
TravelUpdate
Review: Thanksgiving Weekend at the Ritz Carlton Rancho Mirage
Background For a staycation/birthday trip, my parents and I headed to the Ritz Carlton Rancho Mirage for a…
2PAXfly
HOTELS: Hyatt-us
The story below was originally posted in 2011. Re-edited, I think it still stands as an opinion about how quickly a guest’s opinion of their hotel stay experience can be influenced by one bad step. I’m quite a fan of Hyatt Hotels—or at least they are the international chain hotel...
Points Miles and Bling
Review: Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Singapore
Booking Crowne Plaza Changi Airport During a recent layover in Singapore, I stayed at the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, located… The post Review: Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Singapore appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
TravelUpdate
Question: Is it better to take nights or points ?
I have a question: Is it better to take nights or points when you sign up for a…
Points Miles and Bling
Park Hyatt Bangkok Review: The hotel stands tall amongst luxury offerings in the city
Park Hyatt Bangkok Review: Booking My trip to Bangkok last year on Qatar Airways included a lacklustre Qsuite experience from… The post Park Hyatt Bangkok Review: The hotel stands tall amongst luxury offerings in the city appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Points Miles and Bling
Review: Stepping back in time at Hotel Alfonso XIII Seville, Spain
Introduction and Booking The vibrant and sun-kissed city of Seville, the capital of the Andalusian region, stands out as my… The post Review: Stepping back in time at Hotel Alfonso XIII Seville, Spain appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
2PAXfly
HOTELS: When good designers go bad – style over substance
One of my life pleasures is staying in a good-quality hotel. I love being looked after with well-designed service and surroundings. Some hotels get it right, while others produce a lot of style without the substance of caring for their guests. I love hotels. I like to stay and sleep...
2PAXfly
HYATT HOTELS: First Andaz brand hotel for Australia’s Gold Coast
The first Andaz-branded Hyatt Hotel on the Gold Coast in Australia is to open in 2025. It will be part of The Star Gold Coast integrated resort. Background The Star is an Australian casino brand that has faced some difficult challenges recently. It is accused of not meeting its legal...