Marriott to Buy Starwood Hotels to Create the World’s Largest Hotel Company I woke up this morning to the news that Marriott is going to buy Starwood Hotels for $12.2 billion. In doing so, Marriott will create the world’s largest hotel company…. Johnny Jet , November 16, 2015
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo My wife recently spoke at a travel conference in Bangkok and since Thailand is one of my countries, naturally I tagged along! When it was time to fly back… Johnny Jet , November 14, 2015
Best Western Plus in New York City I was recently in New York City attending the VEMEX Conference at the beautiful Harvard Club. During lunch, I decided it was just too much to go all the way… Johnny Jet , November 7, 2015
36 Hours in St. Louis When my American Airlines flight landed in St. Louis, I was dumbfounded when not one person in first class or the first three rows of coach got out of their… Johnny Jet , November 7, 2015
Travel Tip of the Day: My Favorite Thing to Do in Bangkok I just returned from an incredible week in Bangkok. I was there for the first annual TBEX Asia conference (next year it will be in the Philippines). While we were… Johnny Jet , October 26, 2015
Sharq Village & Spa in Doha After our Uniworld cruise and one night in Paris, Natalie and I flew five hours and 40 minutes to Doha on Qatar Airways. It was one of my all-time top… Johnny Jet , September 28, 2015
48 Hours in Taipei My wife Natalie and I just completed an around-the-world trip! We began by flying 10 hours from LAX to London on those $1 (plus tax) American Airlines fares I… Johnny Jet , September 28, 2015
Kansas City Baseball and BBQ with Choice Hotels If you read my previous post on this trip—Preview: Quality Time at the Comfort Suites Speedway Kansas City—you know that I was planning to go to Kansas City for a… Caitlin Martin Marker , September 28, 2015
3 Nights & 3 Hotels in Vancouver, BC Since this was my fourth time visiting, I guess you could say I love Vancouver! I love the international feel of the city, the hipster vibe and the Pacific west coast native… Georgie Jet , September 21, 2015
12 Reasons to Stay at the St Regis Bali If you’re following me on Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter, then you know that Natalie and I recently returned from an epic round the world trip. Here’s how the first half played out. But without a doubt,… Johnny Jet , September 15, 2015
Around the World with SPG Amex As you probably know by now, I’m an avid frequent traveler and points collector. I have as many credit cards as Chevy Chase’s character Fletch had IDs. Some I signed… Johnny Jet , September 2, 2015
Preview: Quality Time at the Comfort Suites Speedway Kansas City I’m pumped to spend some quality time with my boyfriend this week. We both travel for work a lot and the time we get to spend together is pretty limited…. Caitlin Martin Marker , August 25, 2015
The Best View in New York City If you’re following me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Periscope and/or subscribe to my weekly newsletter, then you know I recently had an incredible stay in New York City at the… Johnny Jet , July 23, 2015
24 Hours in San Diego + 7 Things to Know Before Attending the Del Mar Races Last week, Natalie and I spent the night in San Diego. The main reason we went was so we could attend Del Mar Race Track’s Opening Day but any excuse… Johnny Jet , July 22, 2015
IPW 2015 in Orlando I just returned from Orlando, Florida where I attended the 47th annual IPW Conference (it used to be called Pow Wow). The U.S. Travel Association, the conference organizers, just announced… Johnny Jet , June 6, 2015