Point Me to the Plane
My New Favorite Hotel Gem In London Will Surprise You!
An unusual hotel, an unusual location, with an unusual concept. This hotel is a great value on points as well as when paying cash.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: The Peninsula Chicago (Suite)
My wife Heidi and I had some business in the Windy City and enjoyed a very lovely one-night stay at The Peninsula Chicago in an Executive Suite. The Peninsula Chicago Review – Executive Suite Embracing my hotel free agency status, I booked away from the Park Hyatt Chicago and chose...
Hawaii Calling
Hawai’i’s Michelin Key Hotels: A Complete Guide to the Islands’ Top Luxury Properties (2025)
When Michelin announced its new Key rating system for hotels, it marked a major milestone in the world of luxury travel. Just as Michelin Stars have long defined the best of global dining, the new Michelin Keys now celebrate exceptional hotel experiences around the world — places that go beyond...
Points Miles and Bling
Review – My stay at Hilton San Jose La Sabana was worth the points premium
Hilton San Jose La Sabana – Costa Rica San José, Costa Rica’s lively capital, offers a wide range of hotel… The post Review – My stay at Hilton San Jose La Sabana was worth the points premium appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
TravelUpdate
Bermuda Review: Fairmont Hamilton Princess & Beach Club
Background and Location For a quick Labor Day weekend getaway, I decided to visit Bermuda for the first…
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Baha Mar
I love going to Exuma in The Bahamas. The house that I usually rent… The post Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Baha Mar appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Hawaii Calling
Courtyard O‘ahu North Shore Review: Spacious, Family-Friendly, and Surprisingly Local
If you’ve ever driven up O‘ahu’s North Shore, you know the journey alone is half the experience — sweeping coastal views, glimpses of Kahana Bay, and those postcard-perfect Ko‘olau cliffs that never seem to get old. This Courtyard O‘ahu North Shore review in La‘ie sits right in the middle of...
Miles To Memories
Mid, Pretty Much – Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Highlights
The Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront sports an excellent location and nice dining, but most everything else clearly falls elsewhere. The post Mid, Pretty Much – Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Highlights appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Points of Life
Grand Hyatt Athens: It’s Time to Drop the ‘Grand’
Hyatt needs to change the name of all Grand Hyatts to Grande Hyatts. Grand means opulent, visible. Grande means big. And that’s all Grand Hyatts are—big hotels. Another example of a Grand Hyatt that was big in size but not great is the Grand Hyatt Athens. Getting There: Tired of...
TravelUpdate
Hotel Perte at the MonteCasino complex in Johannesburg
The Monte Casino complex is a great place to stay when you are in Johannesburg. It consists of…
Travel Points Playbook
Review: Hyatt Centric French Quarter, New Orleans
In August, my wife and I spent a long weekend in New Orleans and stayed at the Hyatt… The post Review: Hyatt Centric French Quarter, New Orleans appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
Your Mileage May Vary
We Finally Found a Decent Hotel Near JFK Airport
For being one of the world’s busiest airports, the hotel situation around JFK is, frankly, disappointing. Sure, there’s the iconic TWA Hotel in Terminal 5. It’s a destination in its…
Hawaii Calling
Queen Kapiolani Hotel Review: Retro Charm with Diamond Head Views
This Queen Kapiolani Hotel review has been a long time coming after many reader requests. Loved by locals, it could be a great fit for you too—depending on what matters most in your stay. Sitting at the southeastern edge of Waikiki, the Queen Kapiolani Hotel is a long-time favorite for...
The Alviator
Review: Nine Hours Capsule Hotel, Tokyo Narita Airport (Narita, Japan)
A review of the Nine Hours (9h) capsule hotel at Narita Airport, a convenient quick overnight location that's also a Priority Pass experience. The post Review: Nine Hours Capsule Hotel, Tokyo Narita Airport (Narita, Japan) appeared first on The Alviator.
Frequent Miler
JW Marriott Masai Mara: A Simply Spectacular Safari Experience
Before visiting the JW Marriott Masai Mara, I was lucky enough to have had two previous safari experiences. The first was self-driving in Kruger National Park in South Africa during my honeymoon, and the second was being guided in Land Cruisers over several days in a private conservancy, again in...