Hotels

My family and I recently had an excuse to visit São Paulo, Brazil, for a long weekend, which opened up the opportunity to visit some hotels that have long been on my radar. São Paulo is a massive city with…

Planning my family’s winter break travels through Denmark and Poland had me facing a common dilemma: Where to land on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day that would likely still have businesses open? Given Kraków’s famous tourist attractions and Christmas market,…

Though there are Disney parks all around the world, including in Southern California and Florida (and let’s not forget Disney Cruise Line), Disney vacations can be cost-prohibitive for a lot of families. Thankfully, there are ways to bring down the…

My family of 5 traveled to Gdańsk, Poland, a bit by chance. After exploring where we could fly from Copenhagen, Denmark, for around $50 per person, Gdańsk was a top contender to help us reach a new country quickly and…

Showcasing aspirational and luxurious hotel redemptions is fun. However, many travelers look for more reasonably priced and practical hotel redemptions. This is where Aloft shines as a budget-friendly mid-tier Marriott Bonvoy hotel brand. Aloft is primarily known for its “different…

The Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, México, opened in November 2022, making it one of the newest Four Seasons properties in the world. And it’s totally different from anything else you’ll find in Mexico, especially the Pacific coast of Mexico. Closest…

The author stayed as an invited guest of Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph. All opinions are the author’s own, and the hotel had no input in any part of this review. My husband and I recently enjoyed a quick staycation…

When staying in Salzburg, Austria, there’s 1 large hotel that nearly everyone recommends: the Sheraton Grand Salzburg. The Sheraton is one of the larger hotels in the city and doesn’t fit the typical Sheraton profile; it’s a step up. It’s…

Getting and maintaining World of Hyatt elite status is not easy, as the brand has a smaller presence compared to the other major hotel chains. But having World of Hyatt status is a boon if you’re a frequent traveler, as…

The author was traveling as an invited guest of The Principal Madrid. All opinions are the author’s own, and the hotel had no input in any part of this review. Madrid’s dizzying array of hotels can make it hard for travelers…

The Excellence Collection is a small group of all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico. With 3 different brands, including adults-only and family-friendly resorts, The Excellence Collection has options for many different types of travelers. All-inclusive vacations have gained popularity…

I visited The Troubadour Hotel New Orleans with my family in January 2024. We stayed just a single night as a rest stop on our road trip home from Orlando to the Houston area, but spending the night at this…

After years of traveling the globe and visiting many of the most popular cities, it was finally time to see what all the fuss around Rome was about. What better occasion to do so than to celebrate the 50th birthday…

Wellness travel is more popular now than ever, and Mexico is a top spot for those seeking to travel to focus on their physical, emotional, or spiritual health. Mexico offers a number of different types of wellness retreats apt for…

In early January 2024, I visited the Hilton Pensacola Beach with my family of 5. While the temperature outside was cold for Florida standards, the service was warm, and we had a great stay at one of my family’s favorite…

The author was traveling as an invited guest of Equinox Hotel. All opinions are the author’s own, and the hotel had no input in any part of this review. The Equinox Hotel is unlike any hotel I’ve stayed in before. It’s…

As much as I love going on long vacations to exotic destinations, I get just as excited for quick getaways close to home. I recently enjoyed a 2-night trip to Chicago, which is just 1 hour by plane from my…

Hyatt Milestone Rewards are a lucrative part of the World of Hyatt program, offering valuable perks like Club Access Awards, Suite Upgrade Awards, and free night certificates. It was refreshed in 2024 with even more desirable awards, including Guest of…

The Hotel Goldener Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg, is one of the most luxurious hotels in all of Salzburg, Austria, and its location is simply unbeatable when it comes to visiting the city’s historic sites, restaurants, and shopping. Nestled…

My journey around the world had its final stop in Thailand, a country that had long been on my list but had eluded me for years. Bangkok, its buzzy capital, was the final destination on the trip before I headed…

Visiting India for a friend’s wedding was the main reason behind a monthlong trip around the world that I recently returned from. While the wedding took place in Jaipur, Rajasthan, I wanted to spend a little more time in India…