After a pair of amazing stays at the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay and the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, I was curious to see if I could “three-peat” at the Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage. Would …
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The 2021 Marriott Vacation Club Offer For The Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa [Targeted]
In the past, I’ve received several Marriott/HawaiianMiles offer for Maui, including this one from 2021. However, this is my first Marriott/HawaiianMiles targeted offer for Hawaii’s Big Island. The 2021 Marriott Vacation Club …
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After an excellent stay at the neighboring Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, we headed down the street to continue our Dana Point, California, getaway at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel. Admittedly, …
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The 2021 Westin Vacations and HawaiianMiles Offer For The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas [Targeted Offer]
After an expected 2020 pause in offers, I just received an offer from Westin Vacations and HawaiianMiles. And from the looks of it, it’s another great offer. Click here for my review …
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As the de facto gateway city for many traveling to Southeast Asia, Bangkok is known for its great hotels (like the St. Regis Bangkok) at incredibly reasonable prices. During my last trip …
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Leaving Santa Cruz and the awesomely kitschy Hotel Paradox, we drove the scenic route through the Santa Cruz Mountains before dropping down into Half-Moon Bay, CA, for the final stay on our …
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Leaving Pismo Beach, we continued our drive Northward along the PCH until we eventually made it to Santa Cruz, CA, at nightfall, For our first time visiting Santa Cruz, we decided on …
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Leaving Boise, Idaho, we continued our epic “National-Park-during-the-pandemic” road trip on our way to Glacier National Park. I wasn’t sure which route was going to be the most scenic from Boise to …
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With a 50,000 point Marriott Award night certificate to burn, I began looking to see what kind of properties were available for my road-trip out to Zion National Park. I found two …
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After a great stay at Element Las Vegas Summerlin, I decided on another “off the strip” stay during the pandemic, this time at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa. Review: …
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With the pandemic raging, I wasn’t about to give up on Las Vegas. But, I decided that hanging out at my usual favorite spots on the strip probably wasn’t the best idea …
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Like almost everyone else this year, I too have been stuck Stateside. But, I’ve used that time productively to explore much of the West Coast that’s been on “my list” for a …
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Marriott Extends The Expiration Of Free Night Awards (Again)
Good news! Marriott Extends The Expiration Of Free Night Awards (Again) If you (like me), have extra Free Night Awards to use-up ASAP, there is some good news courtesy of Marriott Bonvoy. …
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Earn 10x Marriott Bonvoy Points With The American Express Marriott Bonvoy Business Credit Card
Marriott and American Express have added a new limited-time spending offer to the American Express Marriott Bonvoy Business Credit Card for restaurants, gas stations, and Marriott Bonvoy hotels. But is it a …
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We just took a look at the brand new TownPlace Suites San Diego Central. In this post, we’ll take a look at the Residence Inn San Diego Mission Valley. Review: Residence Inn …
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Yes, “vanilla hotels” may not be the “sexiest” use of points in the travel-hacking universe, but they can often provide massive outsized value, especially when you just need a place to crash …
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Marriott Bonvoy Gives Business Owners An Additional 15 Elite Night Credits
The good news keeps coming from the Marriott Bonvoy camp. Marriott Bonvoy Gives Business Owners An Additional 15 Elite Night Credits It looks like Marriott Bonvoy has [finally] backtracked on their [stupid] …
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Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel Vs. Walt Disney World Swan Hotel (Orlando, Florida)
Coke vs. Pepsi. Mary Ann vs. Ginger. Dolphin vs. Swan. Some times the choice is not so clear. This post will give you all the info you need to help decide! Walt …
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Review: Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel (Orlando, Florida)
After a great stay at the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, it seemed only right I checked out the Swan’s sister property, the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel. Review: Walt Disney World …
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Review: Walt Disney World Swan Hotel (Orlando, Florida)
Having just landed at MCO in Orlando, I wasted no time in grabbing a taxi and heading over to get my first taste of the Disney World experience, the Walt Disney World …