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Looks like yet another new 2019 offer from Westin Vacations for the Princeville Ocean Resort Villas is in the mail, this time for Q4. In case you forgot, here’s the direct link …

Editor’s Note: The following review is of American Express’s Fine Hotels & Resorts as utilized at the Wynn Las Vegas. This post is not a complete review of the Wynn Las Vegas.  …

I recently stayed at the Wynn Las Vegas through American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts program, which gave me the chance to check out the Spa at Encore. Click here for the …

Disney+, the new streaming service for all things Disney, is arriving on November 12, 2019, and they have a special “Founder’s Circle” offer for Disney Movie Rewards members. Save Up To $40 …

Editor’s Note: Click here for more information on all things Las Vegas.  Las Vegas is known for many things – gambling, entertainment, nightlife, hotels, world-class culinary experiences – but did you know it has some …

Editor’s Note: Click here for more on Las Vegas area Hikes. Click here for more information on all things Las Vegas.  The Fire Wave Trail is a great introductory hike to Nevada’s …

Editor’s Note: This post is part my series on Las Vegas area Hikes. Also, click here for more information on all things Las Vegas.  Having already tried – and failed – 3 …

Half-Dome. Angels’s Landing. Whitney. These are the names of some of the most popular/infamous hikes in the United States. The most recent trail to take its place among this elite club is …

Palm Springs is a great town. While there is no shortage of great options for hotels in Palm Springs, there are only a handful of Hyatt properties. Review: Hyatt Palm Springs (Palm …

Having had an absolutely incredible time in Sri Lanka, including hiking the Sigiriya Lion Rock Trail, it was sadly time for me to leave. How ever would I drown my tears? At …

Once upon a time in the 1980’s, a much younger me saw a video for the “Save A Prayer” song by Duran Duran. I remember the video’s locations seemed so foreign and …

American Airlines Business Extra has a new Mega Bonus secret promotion! Secret Promotion: American Airlines Business Extra Mega Bonus [Targeted Offer] This promotion appears to be targeted, so if your business is …

Editor’s Note: This post is part of the Oktoberfest trip to Europe in which I visited Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, The United Kingdom, and Luxembourg.  Continuing the many shenanigans we got into on our trip to Europe for Oktoberfest, we decided …

Editor’s Note: This post is part of a series on my trip to South Africa. Hiking Cape Town’s Lion’s Head Trail was one of the most memorable experiences I had in South …

For more information on the Mojave National Preserve, click here.  The Mojave National Preserve is filled with some great hiking trails like the Teutonia Peak Trail and the Barber Peak Loop Trail, …

For more information on the Mojave National Preserve, click here.  Having tackled the awesome Barber Peak Loop Trail the day before, I wanted to try another classic Mojave National Preserve trail – the …

True, Mojave National Preserve is one of the lesser-known Parks in California, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less impressive than say Joshua Tree National Park or Death Valley National Park. In …

Editor’s Note: This post is part of the Oktoberfest trip to Europe in which I visited Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, The United Kingdom, and Luxembourg.  On a recent trip to Europe, I had the chance to check out one of the …

Editor’s Note: This post is part of a series on my trip to South Africa. Although Table Mountain usually gets all the press when you talk about hiking in Cape Town, South …

On a recent stay at The Hyatt Regency Casablanca over four nights, I decided to cash in one of my Explorist club passes for access to the Hyatt Regency Club Lounge. Here …