VIDEO: Going Local in Thailand, Part 3: The Hotel Snob Goes to the Four Seasons Chiang Mai This is the third post in video contributor Kelley Ferro’s five-part video series on Thailand. Part one is here and part two is here. I had heard so many stories of travelers visiting… Kelley Ferro , September 5, 2016
Meet Me at Rendezvous Owner Andrew Barnard is relaying the history of his family’s 50-year-old hotel property when his voice catches. “I’m sorry,” he says to the 200 hotels guests gathered on the beachfront… Meaghan Agnew , August 12, 2016
Live from Waikiki: Hawaii Receives Largest Hilton Garden Inn in the World In June, the 700th Hilton Garden Inn opened as the largest Hilton Garden Inn in the world. The 623-room Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach (2330 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815; 808-892-1820) is… Caitlin Martin Marker , August 5, 2016
My Summer Trip for SPG Amex We receive compensation from our advertising partners for links on the blog. Here’s our full Advertiser Policy. Full disclosure: This experience was in conjunction with the SPG Amex Stars program I’m… Johnny Jet , August 4, 2016
Live from Kaua’i: The First Hilton Garden Inn Opens in Hawaii It was an exciting day for the Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay (3-5920 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, Hawaii, 96746; 808-823-6000), as the property’s grand opening marked the arrival of the first Hilton Garden Inn in… Caitlin Martin Marker , July 28, 2016
10 Reasons to Have a Baby Shower at Mall of America You might be scratching your head, thinking, “What the heck is a “destination baby shower?” Don’t worry … you didn’t miss the memo! It’s possible Natalie is the very… Johnny Jet , July 25, 2016
How to Fly in SAS Business or Premium Economy for Cheap I just returned from Stockholm, Sweden, where I attended the most recent TBEX (Travel Bloggers Exchange) conference. The organizers booked me on SAS, which I hadn’t flown for several years… Johnny Jet , July 20, 2016
Acrobats and 44,000 Crystals: The Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina’s $107 Million Renovation is Complete The waterfront location and recent $107 million renovation at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina’s (333 W. Harbor Drive in San Diego, CA; 619-234-1500) truly make the place one of a kind…. Caitlin Martin Marker , July 18, 2016
If You Could Go to Any Starwood Hotel in the USA, Where Would You Go? Like many frequent travelers and points collectors, I’m a big user of the Starwood Preferred Guest credit card from American Express. Since I’m such a fan and a travel blogger,… Johnny Jet , July 9, 2016
7 Reasons to Visit the West Inn & Suites in Carlsbad, CA Southern California’s Carlsbad is a draw—for the couple looking to enjoy a laid-back beach vacation with an excellent dining experience, the craft beer drinker, the golfer looking to explore the north-coastal San Diego… Caitlin Martin Marker , June 10, 2016
5 Tips for Staying in a Hotel With Kids Don’t be afraid to explore upgrade options. Natalie DiScala , April 24, 2016
10 Reasons to Stay at the Ritz-Carlton Montreal If you’re following me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and/or Periscope, then you know that I was just in Montreal with my amazing wife (her website is ohtravelissima.com). We were there for her big US immigration appointment… Johnny Jet , April 13, 2016
VIDEO: The Raffles Singapore, an Icon in Hospitality When I stepped into the Raffles Singapore for the first time on a recent visit to Singapore, I not only checked an item off of my travel bucket list, but… Richard Crawford , March 16, 2016
Hotel Review: Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort In serious need of a vacation, my wife and I ventured off to Maui in search of some pampering and relaxation time and ended up choosing the Andaz Maui at Wailea… JP Howard , February 23, 2016
The New, All-Inclusive Hyatt Ziva Cancun: A Welcome Addition to Cancun’s Hotel Zone Several weeks before the official grand opening of the Hyatt Ziva Cancun, I traveled south of the border for a sneak peak of the newest all-inclusive resort to open in… Debbra Dunning Brouillette , February 19, 2016