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Editor’s Note: This post is part of my Myanmar–Thailand trip to Asia. For more on this trip, check out my other posts on Myanmar, Thailand, and Japan. After an amazing day exploring Mandalay and a couple hours…

Editor’s Note: This post is part of my Myanmar–Thailand trip to Asia. For more on this trip, check out my other posts on Myanmar, Thailand, and Japan. After an epic day of sightseeing in wonderful Mandalay,…

Editor’s Note: This post is part of my Myanmar–Thailand trip to Asia. For more on this trip, check out my other posts on Myanmar, Thailand, and Japan. Having just finished a great breakfast at the Grand…

Editor’s Note: This post is part of my Myanmar–Thailand trip to Asia. For more on this trip, check out my other posts on Myanmar, Thailand, and Japan. Review: Grand Club Lounge At The Grand Hyatt Erawan…

Editor’s Note: This post is part of my Myanmar–Thailand trip to Asia. For more on this trip, check out my other posts on Myanmar, Thailand, and Japan. Six hours after our authentic Japanese sake bombs, we…

If you are thinking of hiking in Havasupai this year, you’ll need to know about the important new requirement to make a reservation. What You Need To Know About Getting A Reservation…

In 2018, I checked a number of bucket-list items off my list, including Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. The following is my review of the hotel I stayed at for Oktoberfest, the Aloft Munich. Review:…

When you visit the island of Maui in Hawaii, there is one experience that literally rises above all others: Watching the sunrise at Haleakala National Park. Watching The Sunrise At Haleakala National…

Editor’s Note: The following review is of Chase’s Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection [as utilized at The Park MGM]. This post is not a complete review of The Park MGM.  Review: Luxury…

There is no shortage of great hiking trails on the island of Maui, and the Acid War Zone Trail is no exception. In fact, it’s one of the most unique (and awesome)…

Editor’s Note: The following review is of Chase’s Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection [as utilized at The Signature At MGM Grand]. This post is not a complete review of The Signature At…

Editor’s Note: The following review is of Chase’s Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection [as utilized at the MGM Grand Las Vegas]. This post is not a complete review of the MGM Grand…

I travel to Denver, Colorado, quite often – and I’ve stayed in my fair share of hotels – but the one that’s become my “home away from home” as of late is…

Update: Click here to read the Review: Fine Hotels & Resorts Program – Delano Las Vegas – Penthouse Panoramic Luxury Suite Edition (Las Vegas, NV) post.    Yes, it’s true – every…

Update: Click here for a review of the related Westin Nanea Ocean Villas.  About a year ago, I received a fantastic offer in the mail from Westin Vacations and American Express. This was…

Ahh, Guilin. In all my travels, Guilin (and the surrounding Guangxi region) easily ranks among the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. Known since ancient times for its naturally stunning karst features,…

Editor’s Note: The following review is of Chase’s Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection [as utilized at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas]. This post is not a complete review of…

Full Disclosure: I am not a “Burner” per se (a person that goes to Burning Man almost every year or a person tries to live life in the “real world” with a Burning…

When you think of Oahu, Hawaii, you probably think of beaches and all the water sports that go with it like  surfing, snorkeling, swimming, paddle-boarding, etc. What you should be thinking about…

On a recent trip to Honolulu, Hawaii, I wanted take advantage of the hundreds of thousands of sign-up points I recently earned with the American Express Hilton Honors card and the American…