Picking a hotel for our three-night stay in Gulf Shores involved some work. Though a popular vacation destination, the Alabama coast offers few "hotel" choices. That's especially true for points and miles junkies. By my count: one Best Western in Gulf Shores, and … [Read more...]
Review: The Blue Palace Resort and Spa, Crete, Greece.
The Blue Palace Resort and Spa on the island of Crete in Greece is a beautiful location. The resort is built in the hills above a small fishing village, facing a bay in the Sea of Crete. The Blue Palace is part of the Luxury Collection under the Starwood umbrella. We … [Read more...]
Review: Hotel St. Marie New Orleans
We broke our journey to Gulf Shores with two nights in New Orleans' French Quarter. The Big Easy features a ridiculous number of hotels, so picking one took some research. Originally, we planned on staying on Canal Street. However, I found prices surprisingly low in … [Read more...]
Hotel Magnolia, St Louis – SPG Tribute Portfolio Boutique Property
Hotel Magnolia, in downtown Saint Louis is part of the Tribute Portfolio, a new brand within Starwood Preferred Guest. I had business in St. Louis earlier this year, and saw this property when looking for a hotel, so I decided to check it out. I've been to St. Louis … [Read more...]
Review: The Renwick Hotel New York City, Curio Collection by Hilton
After deciding to stay in Manhattan following my United Polaris "test flight", I had to actually pick a place. Manhattan hotels are notoriously expensive, whether paying cash or using points. And unfortunately, I'd pretty much used up all my points in Europe and Tokyo … [Read more...]
