Last month, my wife and I stayed at a high-end luxury hotel for the first time. This time, my wife's birthday brought us to The Roosevelt in New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria hotel. One of the … [Read more...] about My Experience with Waldorf Astoria’s Personal Concierge
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Whew! SPG Lifetime Platinum Status Becomes Marriott Lifetime Platinum Elite
Marriott has announced details of the new program that combines Marriott Rewards, Ritz Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest. These take effect in August 2018. Scott posted a nice summary of … [Read more...] about Whew! SPG Lifetime Platinum Status Becomes Marriott Lifetime Platinum Elite
Review: Grand Suite at the Grand Hyatt Istanbul and More
Istanbul is a place that I've enjoyed visiting in the past. This time was a somewhat last-minute business trip, but I tried to make the most of a somewhat stressful trip and even used a few spare … [Read more...] about Review: Grand Suite at the Grand Hyatt Istanbul and More
Winners and Losers in the New Hilton Honors Program
Starting Monday, Hilton unveils changes to the Hilton Honors loyalty program. Most of the changes rank as evolutionary, rather than revolutionary. However, there are some clear winners and losers … [Read more...] about Winners and Losers in the New Hilton Honors Program
Review: Hilton Garden Inn San Bernardino, California
Our recent trip to California came with a late arrival. So rather than bugging my mother-in-law at midnight, we decided to hotel it. The HGI in San Bernardino is a short 5-10 minute drive away, and … [Read more...] about Review: Hilton Garden Inn San Bernardino, California
Tips and Tricks – Citi Prestige Fourth Night Free Benefit
One of the more lucrative benefits of the Citi Prestige card is the "fourth night free" benefit. At almost any hotel, the benefit provides a credit of one night's room rate for every three paid … [Read more...] about Tips and Tricks – Citi Prestige Fourth Night Free Benefit
Review: Four Points by Sheraton Galveston
I recently celebrated a milestone birthday, and decided to treat myself (and the family) with a cruise. Rather than slog all the way to Florida, we decided to sail out of Galveston. Though I love … [Read more...] about Review: Four Points by Sheraton Galveston
Hotel “Urban Destination Charge” Fees Are Spreading, Costing Travelers Big
Anyone who travels frequently knows about hotel "resort" fees. The fees, unfortunately, expanded to the point that they're hard to avoid in some markets. Largely leisure destinations such as Miami … [Read more...] about Hotel “Urban Destination Charge” Fees Are Spreading, Costing Travelers Big
Why I’m Mattress Running for Hotel Status
The bulk of my travel is for business, which makes me fortunate to not have to pay out-of-pocket very often. I'm done with business trips for the year, and easily requalified for American Airlines … [Read more...] about Why I’m Mattress Running for Hotel Status
Review: Marriott AC Hotel, Torino, Italy
I returned to Torino for business again this year. After the tiny hotel room of my last stay, I opted for the AC Hotel Torino so at least I could earn some points, and hopefully have a more … [Read more...] about Review: Marriott AC Hotel, Torino, Italy
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