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The author stayed as a guest of Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico. All opinions are the author’s own, and the hotel had no input in any part of this review. Puerto Rico is a great spot for a quick beach…

When searching for a hotel for a recent 3-night stay in Hong Kong, my wife and I had a small checklist for narrowing down our options. The hotel needed to be within walking distance of sites we wanted to visit,…

We’ve all seen the glamorous images of overwater villas, right? You can’t throw a cell phone these days without hitting a content creator talking about their stunning hotel rooms. And although much of the time those rooms can cost boatloads…

I recently returned from a trip to Santa Barbara, California, where I visited with a group of people to attend a surprise engagement celebration. With the couple residing in Los Angeles and the majority of the guests coming in from…

Marriott is the largest hotel chain in the world, with more than 30 unique brands and over 7,000 properties worldwide. Although some of Marriott’s brands are luxurious, a handful can provide a basic hotel experience with little out-of-pocket expense. One…

The author stayed as an invited guest of Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort. All opinions are the author’s own, and Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort had no input in any part of this review. The last time I visited…

I stayed at Hotel Kabuki, a boutique JdV by Hyatt property in San Francisco, with my family of 5 in June 2024. We needed a place to stay overnight before flying home in the morning, and Hotel Kabuki was an…

Koh Samui is one of Thailand’s most postcard-perfect islands. It’s also one of the largest islands in the country, which means that visitors have many different accommodation options. While it’s not quite as touristy as Phuket, it’s still accessible, thanks…

Hyatt is the third-largest hotel chain in the world, trailing only Marriott and Hilton. The chain has several brands ranging from ultimate luxury to long-term convenience. Although brands like Hyatt Regency and Park Hyatt are well-known, there are quite a…

I stayed 2 nights with my family of 5 at the Hilton San Francisco Financial District. We flew into the San Francisco area so we could head up to Redwood National and State Parks, but I wanted to spend a…

After a whirlwind stay in St. Martin, 2 friends and I were eager to set off for the ultraluxe island of St. Barts for a 2-night stay at a hotel on the French island. What we found was essentially a…

Although Kuala Lumpur is famous for its Petronas Towers, the Malaysian capital is home to much more than these epic skyscrapers. The largest city in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is also known for melding different ethnicities, cuisines, and viewpoints, both historically…

Best Western Rewards Overview Best Western, known for value accommodations, has more than 4,300 properties in over 100 countries. Travelers on a budget may appreciate Best Western prices and properties — and you can stretch your budget further with the…

We’ve seen quite a few hotel award search engines pop up in the last few years, but my favorite has been — and continues to be — MaxMyPoint. It’s older than the others and a little less beautiful, but it’s…

I was in Portland, Oregon, for an event at the conference center, and there was a Hyatt Regency immediately next door. So why did I choose a different property further away? And what made me like the hotel so much?…

The author stayed as an invited guest of Mondrian Los Angeles. All opinions are the author’s own, and neither Mondrian Los Angeles nor its parent company had input in any part of this review. My wife and I just spent…

I visited the JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa in early May 2024 with 2 friends. I was eager to check out the resort because of its remote location, low-cost rooms, and the JW Marriott brand reputation. The…

Cancun, Mexico, was my first international trip at a ripe 19 years old, and I immediately fell in love with it. I’ve been back several times since, but the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa takes the cake as the…

Iberostar and IHG have partnered to bring up to 70 all-inclusive resorts to the IHG portfolio. Under the brand name Iberostar Beachfront Resorts, these properties are spread throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, South America, North Africa, and Europe. IHG One Rewards…

I visited Juneau, Alaska’s state capital, as part of my itinerary flying the Alaska Airlines Milk Run in April 2024. My trip would take me to Juneau for 2 nights before flying out from Juneau south to Seattle via a…

Orlando World Center Marriott is an expansive resort with numerous activities. If you stay there, you can expect enough entertainment and fun to keep you occupied for days! The resort is in a fantastic location for exploring area attractions, including…