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Earlier this year, we got the chance to stay at the Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn during a visit to Yosemite National Park. Well, as you know, we can never get …

Sedona, Arizona. Long known as one of the greatest destinations in the American Southwest, the town is a mecca for hiking, biking, off-roading, photography, and wellness. Although I had been there several …

Like almost everyone else this year, I too have been stuck Stateside. But, I’ve used that time productively to explore much of the West Coast that’s been on “my list” for a …

Get a $25 Best Western Gift Card for Each Night You Stay! Along California’s Highway 41, lies the mountain town of Oakhurst, California. Oakhurst is not just any ol’ town – far …

I had stayed at Vdara several times (years ago), not long after its opening in 2009, and I remember being very impressed. One time, I was even given a massive City Corner …

In the world of travel-hacking, few names in the Hyatt portfolio are as legendary or as aspirational as the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome. I finally had the chance to stay there over a …

Citi announced this week they are making some major changes to the Citi Premier credit card. The question is, “will these changes be positive or negative?” Let’s take a look. Major Changes …

After spending 48 hours at Inle Lake, we flew in to Thandwe (SNW Airport) from Heho. As is par for the course, aside from our hotel reservation at the Hilton Ngapali Resort …

As you may or may not know, there are many great hikes in Las Vegas. Thanks to a recommendation from an awesome front desk attendant during a recent stay at Palazzo Las …

After a very long but relaxing flight from LAX (17.5 hours to be exact), I finally landed in Singapore. It was my first time visiting the “lion city” so I wasted no …

“How do I start”? I hear that same question almost every single day. If you’ve ever wondered what travel-hacking is and how to get started, this post is for you. The Official …

Editor’s Note: Click here for more posts on Preferred Guest Invitations for American Express, Vistana, and Westin Vacations.  A new 2019 offer from Sheraton Vacations and American Express is out – this time for …

Editor’s Note: This post is part of the Oktoberfest trip to Europe in which I visited Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, The United Kingdom, and Luxembourg.  Continuing the many shenanigans we got into on our trip to Europe for Oktoberfest, we decided …

Casablanca. I finally had the chance to visit this legendary Moroccan city and check out one of its premier hotels, the Hyatt Regency Casablanca. Review: Hyatt Regency Casablanca (Casablanca, Morocco) About The …

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. Fresh off a somewhat average stay at Le Meridian …

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. Although I had been to Phuket many times, I …

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 …

In a recent post, we speculated about the official changes Citi is bringing to their Citi Prestige Credit Card. This morning, we got the full written confirmation from Citi via an email …

In an earlier post about the Citi Prestige, I mentioned a refresh of the card was likely brewing and that it could prove a positive development. Surely, Citi would have to “step …

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