Frequent Miler
Hotel review: JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa
My wife and I spent eight nights in Crete recently, five at Domes Noruz Chania (see my review here), followed by three nights at the JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa. This is a relatively new JW Marriott property as it opened in June 2025. Having never stayed at a...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Chicago Athletic Association – The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
I needed for find a use for my credit that comes with the Chase…
TravelUpdate
Signia By Hilton Opens In Florida After a $80m Makeover
Over the last decade or so, I’ve stayed at many Hilton properties all over the world, traversing six…
Frequent Miler
Domes Noruz Chania, Crete hotel review (Marriott & Fine Hotels + Resorts® property)
My wife and I just spent the last eight nights on vacation in Crete, a Greek island in the Mediterranean Sea. We spent the first five nights at the adults-only Domes Noruz Chania which is part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection that we booked through Amex’s Fine Hotels + Resorts® (FHR)...
Points With a Crew
Hyatt Regency Tokyo Hotel Review
I recently returned from a trip to Tokyo- here is my Hyatt Regency Tokyo hotel review, including info on wifi, food, rooms, amenities, cost and more
You Are Travel
I Finally Took this Free Benefit I Gained from Status Matching for Spin: A Few Hours at the citizenM Roma Isola Tiberina
​tl;dr – My experience co-working using the mycitizenM+ membership I gained from status matching. ​One of my favorite…
The Bulkhead Seat
Hote Review: The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort
This year for Valentine’s Day, we spent a long weekend at The St. Regis…
Points With a Crew
Hyatt Place Provo Review
I recently returned from a trip to BYU in Utah - here is my Hyatt Place Provo hotel review, including info on wifi, food, rooms, amenities, cost and more
Miles To Memories
A Tale of Two Twin Cities Hotels
In conjunction with the recent MTM Diamond meetup in Minneapolis, I stayed in two very different Twin Cities hotels - one clearly superior.
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: W Hoboken (Post Renovation)
I have stayed at the W Hoboken dozens of times through the years. My…
TravelUpdate
Hotel Review: Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
Background & Location I have actually never properly stayed at the Kimpton property before, and the closest I’ve…
Miles To Memories
Luxury At Scale – Grand Wailea Maui Highlights
After a 15-year break, we returned to the Grand Wailea Maui. How would this trip measure up to the last one?
Points Miles and Bling
Regent vs W Taipei: The Cheaper Hotel Was Better
This Regent Taipei vs. W Taipei comparison turned out more surprising than expected. It’s true that just because a hotel…
Your Mileage May Vary
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay Review: A Category 4 Sweet Spot Near Tampa Airport
We needed a one-night stay in Tampa before an early flight the next morning. And sure, there are plenty of “airport hotels” right across the street from the entrance to…
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati Airport South/Florence
I had to be in Cincinnati once again for a short overnight. With a…