TravelUpdate
Review: Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale (Great Category 4 Redemption!)
Background and Booking Since I was taking a cruise out of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), I needed a…
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Courtyard Mexico City Airport
We had an early flight home from Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and spent… The post Hotel Review: Courtyard Mexico City Airport appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
Is Social Media Ruining Travel? The Danger of Overhyped Expectations
Have you ever arrived at a dream destination only to feel… underwhelmed? Maybe the streets were more crowded, the colors less vibrant, or the ‘hidden gem’ wasn’t so hidden after…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Hyatt Regency St. Louis At The Arch
Yes, there are better hotels in St. Louis, but I thought the Hyatt Regency St. Louis At The Arch served its purpose well and was quite convenient with friendly service and a nice gym. Hyatt Regency St. Louis At The Arch Review Since this was the last stop on our...
TravelUpdate
Let me regale you with random pictures from hotel bathrooms.
Have you ever noticed the random pictures in hotel bathrooms ? I started collecting them for your edification…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Hyatt House Bentonville – Rogers, Arkansas
I was warned about this property, chose to ignore the warning, and understood why I was warned to avoid the Hyatt House Bentonville – Rogers. But you know something? There was one redeeming quality that made it more than tolerable. Hyatt House Bentonville – Rogers Review A friend advised me...
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Review: Fordson Hotel (Hyatt Unbound Collection)
The Fordson Hotel in Oklahoma City is another great hotel in the Hyatt Unbound Collection. My family enjoyed a very nice one-night stay. Fordson Hotel Review Oklahoma City – Hyatt Unbound Collection At $142/night, the hotel was cheap and a perfect stopping point on our Route 66 road trip. We...
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Hotel Review: W New York Times Square
I’ve stayed at the W New York Times Square dozens of times through the… The post Hotel Review: W New York Times Square appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Threading the Needle – St. Regis DC Hotel Highlights
Most everything worked out flawlessly during my recent stay at the St. Regis DC. Check out my experience here! The post Threading the Needle – St. Regis DC Hotel Highlights appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Point Me to the Plane
Is The Hyatt Place Kyoto Worth A Stay?
The Hyatt Place Kyoto can be hit or miss, depending on what you're aiming for. Learn more before you decide!
Frequent Miler
Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace, Morocco: Bottom Line Review
Fes is on almost every traveler’s itinerary when visiting Morocco for the first time…and for good reason. The Fes medina is legendary, a UN World Heritage Site known as “one of the most extensive and best conserved historic towns of the Arab-Muslim world.” The almost impossibly narrow, labyrinthine network of...
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Hotel Review: Le Méridien Washington, DC, The Madison
My first business trip of the year took me to Washington DC. It coincided… The post Hotel Review: Le Méridien Washington, DC, The Madison appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa
My family ended 2024 and began 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. It’s an aging property, but has aged gracefully and we greatly enjoyed our stay. World of Hyatt Globalist recognition was outstanding. Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa Review This...
TravelUpdate
What our miles and points are really worth…
What's the real value of our miles and points? This is a topic that is often discussed quite fervently in our community. Here's what I think.
Frequent Miler
Park Hyatt Zurich: Bottom Line Review
Last May, during the Frequent Miler “Flying by the Seat of our Points” challenge, I was tasked to get from LA to Switzerland in ~40 hours while completing some fun activities and wowing with blingy travel in the meantime. Oh, and I needed to be close to somewhere with convenient...