Editor’s Note: The following is a review of American Express’s Fine Hotels & Resorts program as utilized at The US Grant, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego. This post is not a…
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I just received an offer from Westin Vacations and HawaiianMiles, which makes it two in one year! But is this offer as good as the first one? Click here for a review…
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“Built in 1924, reborn in 2019”. Those are the words etched on a plaque posted on the exterior of The Guild Hotel in San Diego, California. I recently had the chance to…
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You’ve heard the saying, “good news / bad news, which would you like first?” before. Well, today Marriott Bonvoy just announced what we’re calling, “good news / terrible news”. Good News /…
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It’s not every day you get to stay at a legendary Hollywood hideaway. But that’s exactly what I got to do at the Avalon Hotel & Bungalows Palm Springs, A Member of…
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On a recent trip out to Disneyland, we wanted to mix it up and find a new hotel to stay at in Orange County, even if it meant driving a little further.…
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After a pair of amazing stays at the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay and the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, I was curious to see if I could “three-peat” at the Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage. Would…
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In the past, I’ve received several Marriott/HawaiianMiles offer for Maui, including this one from 2021. However, this is my first Marriott/HawaiianMiles targeted offer for Hawaii’s Big Island. The 2021 Marriott Vacation Club…
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After an excellent stay at the neighboring Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, we headed down the street to continue our Dana Point, California, getaway at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel. Admittedly,…
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After an expected 2020 pause in offers, I just received an offer from Westin Vacations and HawaiianMiles. And from the looks of it, it’s another great offer. Click here for my review…
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As the de facto gateway city for many traveling to Southeast Asia, Bangkok is known for its great hotels (like the St. Regis Bangkok) at incredibly reasonable prices. During my last trip…
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Leaving Santa Cruz and the awesomely kitschy Hotel Paradox, we drove the scenic route through the Santa Cruz Mountains before dropping down into Half-Moon Bay, CA, for the final stay on our…
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Leaving Pismo Beach, we continued our drive Northward along the PCH until we eventually made it to Santa Cruz, CA, at nightfall, For our first time visiting Santa Cruz, we decided on…
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Leaving Boise, Idaho, we continued our epic “National-Park-during-the-pandemic” road trip on our way to Glacier National Park. I wasn’t sure which route was going to be the most scenic from Boise to…
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With a 50,000 point Marriott Award night certificate to burn, I began looking to see what kind of properties were available for my road-trip out to Zion National Park. I found two…
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After a great stay at Element Las Vegas Summerlin, I decided on another “off the strip” stay during the pandemic, this time at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa. Review:…
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With the pandemic raging, I wasn’t about to give up on Las Vegas. But, I decided that hanging out at my usual favorite spots on the strip probably wasn’t the best idea…
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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…
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Good news! Marriott Extends The Expiration Of Free Night Awards (Again) If you (like me), have extra Free Night Awards to use-up ASAP, there is some good news courtesy of Marriott Bonvoy.…
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Marriott and American Express have added a new limited-time spending offer to the American Express Marriott Bonvoy Business Credit Card for restaurants, gas stations, and Marriott Bonvoy hotels. But is it a…