A collection of hotel reviews, destination guides, tips on points & miles, and general thoughts on travel.

Since 2005, we’ve been curating travel itineraries by reading other blogs – This is our contribution to fellow travelers trying to maximize their time and money to explore off the tourist trap path. Our reviews are honest, detailed, and cover topics that we find are often missing. If you like our content, don’t forget to subscribe at the bottom of the page.

Hotel Reviews: W Punta de Mita vs Andaz Mayakoba

In this post, we compare Marriott’s W Punta de Mita to Hyatt’s Andaz Mayakoba to assess which one is a better use of points based on our experience and what each resort offers.
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Review: Gecko Rent a Car in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

On our most recent trip to Mexico, we decided to rent a car to facilitate getting around between Puerto Vallarta, Punta de Mita, and Sayulita. In this post, we share information about driving in Jalisco/Nayarit and our experience renting with Gecko Rent a Car.
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10 Tips: Planning a Trip to Crete

The fourth stop on our Big Fat Greek Summer Vacation was the island of Crete! Here are 10 tips to help you plan a trip to Crete.
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Review: The Island Concept Boutique Hotel, Agios Nikolaos, Crete

Here is our review and scoring of The Island Concept Boutique Hotel in Agios Nikolaos based on our stay in a Deluxe Room with Outdoor Jacuzzi (Delos) in September 2021.
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Review: Domes Zeen, a Luxury Collection Resort in Chania Crete

Here is our review and scoring of Domes Zeen, a Luxury Collection Resort in Chania Crete based on our stay in a Tropical Open Plan Suite with Shared Pool this summer.
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Review: The Theodore Boutique Hotel, Crete

Here is our review and scoring of The Theodore Boutique Hotel, a small boutique hotel situated on the beach in Agia Marina Village on the island of Crete based on our stay in a seafront room (Revelation) in August 2021.
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