TRIP REPORTS

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…

As you may have read in a previous post, I had an amazing time at the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas courtesy of a great offer from Westin Vacations and American Express. As I…

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…

Another Burning Man festival has come and gone, and true to form, the artwork was awesome. Burning Man 2018: The Artwork If you were there, then you know. If you weren’t, here’s…

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…

Hawaii is a magical land, full of amazing traditions, both ancient and modern. And Oahu is a magic island, and Magic Island is an island in Oahu. Confused? Don’t be. Honolulu Lantern…

Perhaps the most popular hike in all of Oahu is the Diamond Head Summit Trail. This one-of-a-kind hike takes you from the inside of the volcanic crater to the old World War…

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…

What is a Litter-Robot? And why am I talking about it on a Travel blog? Win A Litter-Robot In The Scoopless Summer Sweepstakes Both are fair questions, but I can tell you…

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…

I’ll be the first to admit, I have not yet visited Disney’s Aulani resort in Hawaii. I’ll also be the first to admit that I am wholly unfamiliar with Disney’s Vacation Club, although…

I’ll file this one under “travel fail”. PSA: Honolulu’s Plumeria Lounge Opens At… So there I was, 5:00 am and ready to leave my plush little hotel, the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki…

Chase has a new offer exclusively for holders of the Chase Sapphire Reserve. Chase Sapphire Reserve Cardmembers: Earn 75,000 Ultimate Rewards Points With Chase Mortgage! From now until August 31, 2018, Chase Sapphire…

I’m not exactly sure what I did to get these, but I’m not complaining. Sometimes I Sit Back And Think, “Southwest Just Gets Me” Cheers!

Disney Movie Rewards, Marvel Studios, and Regal Cinemas has a cool new contest where you can win a private screening of Ant Man and The Wasp. Win A Private Screening Of Marvel…

I recently took advantage of IHG’s Accelerate promotion [Q1] in which they also had a side-promotion for their newly acquired (and much-beloved) Kimpton Hotel properties. Review: Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego (San…

It’s now official, the world’s longest flight is set to launch October 12, 2018! Singapore Airlines Launches The World’s Longest Flight – Book Your Ticket Now Singapore Airlines has just announced they…