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...
Your Mileage May Vary
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…
Points Miles and Bling
W Toronto: Vibes are Good, In-Room Dining is Not
W Toronto: Anshul’s Take Anshul reviewed W Toronto back in 2023, and his take is worth revisiting before I add…
TravelUpdate
Review: Vana Belle Koh Samui, a Luxury Collection Resort
Background and Location During my trip to Koh Samui (because I had to get my White Lotus experience…
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…