Your World of Hyatt points will expire AFTER December 31, 2020. Learn how to keep your Hyatt points active without traveling, and when your award nights and elite status will expire.
When do my Hilton points expire? (UPDATED OCT 2020)
Many of us aren’t traveling at all due to COVID-19. And even after we’re able to start traveling again, many of us won’t immediately travel as much as we used …
The Fairmont San Jose Review
Review of the luxury Fairmont San Jose Hotel. Pros: Fantastic location; spacious rooms. Cons: Some rooms could use updating; lacks some personality.
Hotel Kabuki San Francisco Review
I love the Bay Area, and I travel there at least a few times a year. When I stay in the city of San Francisco, I often stay in the …
Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor Review
I stayed at the Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor over the Christmas holiday period. Christmas is a great time to visit Germany! I’ve recently reviewed my experiences at the Park Plaza …
Review of the Park Plaza Nuremberg
I visited the city of Nuremberg on my long trip to Germany over Christmas. Nuremberg is an historic town in the region of Bavaria, and it doesn’t have many luxury …
How to stay rested on a long layover: Review of Dayuse
I took a long trip to Germany over Christmas, and I reviewed my business-class flight experience on Austrian Airlines here. On my way from Chicago to Munich, I had a …
Austrian Short Haul Business Class Review
What should you expect on a short haul intra Europe business class flight? See a detailed review with pictures of Austrian Airlines’ A320 business class!
Austrian Business Class Review: 777-200 Chicago to Vienna
Though I normally review luxury hotels, today I’m reviewing a flight: My Austrian Business Class Review on the 777-200 from Chicago to Vienna. I went with my spouse on a …
How to get top elite hotel status FOREVER, this month only
Learn how perfect timing can give you top elite hotel status forever. I walk through the Caesars and Wyndham elite status match programs in detail.
InterContinental Berlin Review
Overall InterContinental Berlin Review: A luxury hotel that adds value to the IHG credit cards Pros: Beautiful lobby, lovely club room, ability to use IHG Free Night certificates Cons: Lack …
Waldorf Astoria Berlin Review: $1,450 worth of luxury…on points
Overall: The Waldorf Astoria Berlin is worthy of its luxury name Pros: Wonderful breakfast, responsive staff, beautiful sauna and spa area Cons: Lack of upgrade, mediocre location We paid: 236,000 …
Bellagio Las Vegas Review: Still a luxury hotel?
In the early to mid-2000s, the Bellagio was THE most luxurious hotel in Las Vegas. But Vegas is all about bigger, better, newer. Nowadays, The Wynn, the Waldorf Astoria, Aria, …
Is the Hotel Status Match Dead? – UPDATED Sept 2020
As I’ve mentioned before, one of the best ways to enjoy luxury hotels is by getting elite status. There are several ways to achieve elite status: Stay a lot of …
6 Best Downtown Las Vegas Activities
Downtown Las Vegas is an up-and-coming neighborhood. Get off The Strip at least once during your visit and see the best downtown Las Vegas activities!
My $1200 stay at the Andaz Scottsdale Resort
The Andaz Scottsdale Resort is beautiful – but I was shocked at some security issues! If they don’t bother you, read on to see how you can stay on points.
Top 6 Hotel Beauty Products
Review of the top hotel beauty products provided by luxury hotels. Get them before hotels stop providing those fancy toiletries!
My $2,036 stay at the Conrad Tokyo Hotel – on points
I stayed at the luxury Conrad Tokyo Hotel for two nights, free. See how I liked it, and learn how you can book a stay worth over $2,000 using points.
Top 5 BEST Seafood Restaurants in San Francisco
I review the 5 BEST seafood restaurants in San Francisco. These are under-the-radar, non-touristy spots in the Marina, near Fisherman’s Wharf, and more.
Review: Eliza Jane New Orleans
Overall: Excellent location and value for points – but beware of dark interior rooms Pros: Convenient location near all the action, but still a very quiet hotel; spacious common areas …