Hotels

The majority of foreign first-time visitors to Colombia are drawn to the charming colonial city of Cartagena, located on the country’s Caribbean coast. While Cartagena has a lot to offer visitors with its colorful walled city, world-class restaurants, bustling nightlife,…

“Not every hotel that we stay at needs to be a fancy resort,” is what I kept telling myself as I was booking the Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach. After spending 2 weeks at some great Hawaiian resorts on O‘ahu…

My wife and I recently spent 1 night at the Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel in Hiroshima, Japan. On top of an incredibly convenient location and modest perks for Marriott Bonvoy elites, the hotel is a good option for using your…

The author was traveling as an invited guest of Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City and expenses were covered by the hotel. All opinions are the author’s own and the hotel had no input in any part of this review. I…

Planning a vacation can be fun, but it may be stressful. You might have picked a hotel out already but want to ensure you get the best price. Or maybe you have a destination in mind but no idea what…

After a month-long trip mixing business and pleasure around the U.S., it was time to head back home to London. As I always try to do, I had booked myself on one of the few day flights back across the…

From breathtaking sunsets to the sound of waves crashing at night, there’s no denying the magnetic pull of vacationing oceanfront. From the shores of Malibu, California, to the Florida Keys, these coveted accommodations offer the epitome of a dream beach…

I visited Hilton Grand Vacations Club Elara Center Strip Las Vegas for 3 nights in May with my husband. We stayed at the hotel using a timeshare vacation package from Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) and attended a presentation during our…

Sometimes, you aren’t looking for an impressive hotel but rather a hotel that’s good enough in a city full of expensive hotels that will eat up your bank account balance or points balance quickly. That’s what my wife and I…

Julio Camba was a journalist that lived in room 338 at The Westin Palace, Madrid for nearly 20 years (more than 7,000 nights) from 1942 to 1962. Now a Marriott Bonvoy property, we’re asking the burning question: could you really…

Settled on the Chesapeake Bay in the small town of Irvington, Virginia, you’ll find the Tides Inn, a quaint, luxury hotel in an area you would never expect such a hotel. Offering 5-star amenities, comfortable rooms, and a picturesque view…

I’ve been deeply involved in the points and miles hobby since 2015, so it’s rather surprising that I just tried American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts for the first time. I’ve always been intrigued by the program but never found…

After a grand tour of some of Spain’s best coastal hotspots earlier this summer, I decided to stop in the country’s capital, Madrid, for my last hurrah, and chose to stay at the still-new Thompson Madrid while I was there….

Key Biscayne is a 5-mile-long barrier island paradise just minutes from downtown Miami. You’ll leave the mainland behind as you journey over the stunning Rickenbacker Causeway to Key Biscayne where you’ll find sandy beaches, nature preserves, and restaurants with amazing views….

One of the great things about visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) is that American citizens don’t need a passport to visit. That’s because St. John, St. Croix, and St. Thomas — the islands that make up the U.S. Virgin…

It’s no secret that I enjoy returning to Iceland. I keep going back as I haven’t even scratched the surface of places to see and activities to experience in the country. I’m fortunate enough to have stayed at several hotels…

I just got back from Switzerland, where I spent 3 nights at the Park Hyatt Zürich. The original plan for this European trip was to only go to Germany. However, when I saw that the Park Hyatt Zürich had 3…

I stayed at the Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine in the Dallas, Texas, area with my family of 5 for 2 nights in May 2023. We visited with another family and packed a lot of fun into 3 short days at…

Wellness retreats are an easy way to enjoy a vacation while also taking the time to focus on your well-being. Whether it be a spa break, a yoga retreat, or a luxury wellness resort, a wellness retreat allows you to…

“Are you sure we’re in the right place?” I asked the Uber driver when he stopped. “This is the address,” he said. A nondescript building with no visible signage on a tree-lined residential street didn’t seem like the right spot…

I attended a Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) “ownership” presentation in Las Vegas in May 2023. As a travel and finance nerd, it was honestly pretty fun, and I found it more fascinating than the awkward, high-pressure sales meeting I was…