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Review: Villa Tokay – The most beautiful hotel on Gili Air!

Villa Tokay is part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and offers visitors to Gili…
Review: Duxton Reserve – Shophouse Chic in Singapore!

The Duxton Reserve is a hotel incorporated into shophouses built around the 1860s. Formerly a Six…
Review: Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market

As avid Hyatt loyalists who travel to Ottawa frequently, the Andaz Ottawa is our go-to hotel…
Review: Grand Hyatt Seoul – A busy, but beautiful hotel!

The Grand Hyatt Seoul opened in 1978 and maintains its status as a popular hotel in…
Review: Grand Hyatt Seoul Incheon (West Tower) – A luxury hotel, walkable to the airport!

The Grand Hyatt Seoul Incheon is a large hotel with 1,024 rooms separated in two towers…
Review: Hyatt Centric Montreal – A modern hotel in Old Montreal, with a nice rooftop pool!

The Hyatt Centric Montreal has 177 rooms and suites and offers guests modern accommodations in Old…
Review: Alila Manggis – Old school Bali charm in a quieter setting

Built in 2001, the Alila Manggis is a quieter resort with 55 rooms in a lesser…
Review: Andaz Bali – Overyhyped, a victim of its own success!

The Andaz Bali is a newish upscale and modern resort in Sanur. With 149 various room…
Review: The SOMM Woodinville, Autograph Collection – A Winecation in the Seattle area!

The SOMM Woodinville, Autograph Collection is a welcome addition to the wine area just 30 minutes…
Review: Hyatt Regency Maui – 2 Queen Beds Mountain View

Built in 1980 and last renovated in 2021, the Hyatt Regency Maui is an 810-room resort…
Review: Hyatt Regency Maui – Oceanfront Suite

Built in 1980 and last renovated in 2021, the Hyatt Regency Maui is an 810-room resort…
Review: Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach – A welcome…and long overdue refresh!

Built in 1955, the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach is one of many high-rise hotel options…
Review: Raven Inn Whitehorse – A boutique hotel in the north!

Opened in 2020, the Raven Inn is a boutique hotel located in Whitehorse, Yukon. With 38…
Review: Hyatt Regency Waikiki – A standard Waikiki-style hotel!

The Hyatt Regency Waikiki is one of three Hyatt-branded hotels in the Waikiki area. Just steps…
Review: The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City – Luxury city retreat in CDMX

The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City is a luxury high rise hotel that opened in 2021 and has…
Review: Hyatt Regency Mansarovar Jaipur – Felt like we we’re at an Indian wedding!

With 245 rooms, the Hyatt Regency Mansarovar in Jaipur is a solid and affordable hotel for…
Review: Andaz Delhi – An airport Andaz?

The Andaz Delhi is the first Andaz branded hotel to open in India. Interestingly, it is…
Review: Alila Diwa Goa – Delivered in all areas!

The Alila Goa offers a peaceful getaway in Central Goa for those looking just to relax…
Review: St. Regis Goa – A work in progress, not quite a St. Regis yet.

Previously the Leela Goa, Marriott took over the property and rebranded the hotel as the St.…
Review: JW Marriott Goa – One of the best JW’s we’ve ever stayed at!

The JW Marriott Goa is a fairly new hotel located about 40 minutes south of the…
Review: Hyatt Regency Seattle Lake Washington: Executive Suite

Located within 30 minutes of downtown Seattle in Renton, the Hyatt Regency Seattle Lake Washington is a lakeside…
Review: Brew House at Abandoned Rail Brewing – An Airbnb at a brewery!

The Brew House is a small detached one bedroom house located on the Abandoned Rail Brewing…
Review: The Villa at Hester Creek Winery – Mediterranean vibes in oliver British columbia!

The Villa at Hester Creek Winery is small bed and breakfast style hotel with 6 rooms…
Review: Andaz Scottsdale – Modern and Stylish Desert Oasis

The Andaz Scottsdale Resort and Bungalows is a stylish full service desert resort that offers casita…
Review: Alila Fort Bishangarh – Yup, you’re staying in a restored 235 year old fort in India!

Perched on top of a hill in the countryside, the Alila Fort Bishangarh offers guests comfortable…
Review: Raffles Udaipur – A Modern Day Palace in Rajasthan!

With 137 rooms on Lake Udai Sagar, Raffles Udaipur is a splurge worthy resort on the…
Review: The Shay, a Destination by Hyatt – A new-ish and fun upscale hotel in trendy Culver City!

The Shay, a Destination by Hyatt is a very well-rounded urban getaway in the Los Angeles…
Review: Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland – Expected more…

The Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland aims to offer a boutique hotel experience with “urban-chic” rooms.
Review: Hyatt Regency Portland Convention Centre – Convention Cool

With a prime convention center location, the Hyatt Regency Portland is a large modern property with…
Review: Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center Puerto Vallarta – Highs and lows

Built in 1980, and with almost 500 rooms the Sheraton is longtime fixture in Puerto Vallarta’s…
Review: Hyatt Regency Seattle Lake Washington – Partial Lake View room

Located within 30 minutes of downtown Seattle in Renton, the Hyatt Regency Seattle Lake Washington is…
Review: Thompson Hotel Palm Springs – A Trendy Urban Resort Getaway in the Desert

Located in the center of Palm Springs, the Thompson Palm Springs is a trendy urban hotel…
Review: The Cape, A Thompson Hotel – Crashing waves and loud bass

Likely one of Cabo’s more hip & happening hotels, The Cape, A Thompson Hotel by Hyatt…
Review: OceanBlue Resort – Secluded, Basic, Good Value

OceanBlue Resort is a small 23 room hotel located in a non-tourist area of Barbados. Previously…
Review: Hilton Barbados Resort – Solid Hotel and Great Location!

Owned by the government and part of Barbados’ heritage, the Hilton and its 355 rooms located…
Review : Intercontinental Presidente Cancun Resort – A blast from Cancun’s past?

Opened in 1975 (and fully renovated in 2014), the Intercontinental Presidente Cancun resort is one of…
Review: Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John’s Conference Centre – More updating please…

Built in 1987 and renovated in 2018, the Delta St John’sis a prominent convention hotel in…
Review: Cascade Hotel, Kansas City – Giving a new hotel a spin!

The Cascade Hotel, Kansas City, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is an upscale new hotel with 177…
Review: Hyatt Regency Calgary – Leading by example!

A staple in the upscale business hotel scene of downtown Calgary, the Hyatt Regency continues to…
Review: W Bellevue – Fab and funky

As the 2nd W property to open in the Seattle area, the W Bellevue is much…
Review: The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection – Elegant city retreat

One of Chicago’s newest luxury boutique hotels, the Lasalle Chicago offers 232 guest rooms in a…
Review: Astra Seattle, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel – A fancier Courtyard?

Advertised as a lifestyle hotel providing “the future of hospitality” the Astra Hotel offers 265 modern…
Review: Thompson Hotel Seattle – Hip boutique vibes near Pike Place Market

The Thompson Hotel Seattle is a boutique style hotel in downtown Seattle near Pike Place market…
Review: Delta Hotels Seattle Everett – A roadside gem on the I5?

Originally a Holiday Inn property, this Delta hotel was fully renovated and opened in 2018 with…
Review: Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe – Mixed Vibe Business Hotel near Victoria Harbor

The Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe is a full service hotel located on Victoria harbor, just a…
Review: Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour – Downtown Hotel with Close Harbor Access

The Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour is a full service hotel located in downtown Victoria, within walking…
Review: Fairmont Empress Victoria – Renovated Historic Property at Victoria Harbor

A prominent fixture on the Victoria Harbor, the Fairmont Empress Victoria is one of Canada’s most…
Review: New Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport Review – Modern Design and Convenient Location

The Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport is one of 2 Hilton hotels located near LIR –…
Review: JW Marriott Guanacaste – Family-Friendly Beach Resort with Upscale Amenities

The JW Marriott Guanacaste is a large hacienda-style resort tucked away in a gated community near…
Review: Luxury Beach Getaway – W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal Resort Review

The W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal features unique architecture that blends in with the jungle…
Review: Santarena Hotel Review – Unexpected Design and Service Issues

The Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas is the only hotel centrally located in the town of…
Review: Awa Beach Hotel Review – Costa Rican Beachfront Tranquility

Awa Beach Hotel is an adults-only hotel that aims to offer guests the opportunity to disconnect…
Review: Anantara Hoi An Resort – Ultimate Riverside Relaxation in Vietnam

The 92 room Anantara Hoi An Resort describes itself as a “leading luxury boutique resort” providing…
Review: Park Hyatt Saigon – Urban Elegance in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1

The Park Hyatt Saigon is a 5 star property with French-Colonial design at the center of…
Review: Zannier Bai San Ho – Rustic-Luxury Beach Resort in Phu Yen, Vietnam

Tucked away on a private bay in the Phu Yen province miles from any other resorts,…
Review: Intercontinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula – A Luxurious Instagram-Worthy Resort

A highly acclaimed 5 star resort, the Intercontinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula is a picture-perfect getaway tucked away…
Review: Kona Tiki Hotel – Oceanfront Simplicity

Originally built in the 1950’s, the Kona Tiki offers 16 ocean-side rooms within walking distance of…
Review: Westdrift Manhattan Beach – Spacious Suites, Golf Course Views, and Event-Friendly Amenities

Fronting a golf course in an otherwise generic area of Manhattan beach, the Westdrift aims to…
Review: Andaz Mexico City – A Hip, Modern Hotel in Condesa

Opened in Jan 2023, the Andaz Mexico city is a high-end hotel in one of the…
Review: Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection in Portland Oregon

Last Updated: February 9, 2026 We had the opportunity to review this hotel in 2025. This…
Review: Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen – Your Tranquil Tropical Airport Retreat

The Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen near San Jose Airport in Costa Rica offers the convenience of an…
Review: The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

In this post, we share a review of the Romer Waikiki at the Ambassador based on…
Review: New Boutique Hotel in Waikiki – Wayfinder Waikiki

Wayfinder Waikiki is a newly renovated hotel that opened in January 2023. This 228 room is…
The 10 best hotels in Marrakech, Morocco

Known as the “red city” and somewhere between tradition and the modernity, Marrakech is a must…
The 10 Best Hotels in Barbados

While less known than other Caribbean destinations, Barbados might be worth a visit. In this post,…
The 10 best pool villas in Bali

Having visited Bali 5 times, we share our list of the top 10 pool villas in…
Review: LUX Le Morne

LUX Le Morne is a 149 room resort located on stunning Le Morne Beach on the…
The 10 Best Hotels in Mauritius

From the best pool villas, vacations for families, to airport hotel, in this post, we share…
Review: Le Meridien Mauritius – Nirvana Retreat

Le Meridien Mauritius is a 261 room resort that stretches over about 1 km of beach…
Review: Salt of Palmar

Salt of Palmar is a 59 room adults only resort on the east coast of Mauritius.…
Visiting Mauritius: 12 Tips

Based on our trip to Mauritius in April 2023, we share 12 tips to plan your…
Review: Hotel Casa Chameleon at Mal Pais

Hotel Casa Chameleon at Mal Pais is an adults only hotel located in Mal Pais/Santa Teresa,…
Review: Halepuna Waikiki

We stayed at the Halepuna Waikiki for 3 nights in a deluxe ocean-view king room and…
Review: Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay

We spent 5 nights at Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay in a lagoon front king room in…
Review: Hotel Punta Faro, Colombia

Hotel Punta Faro is a small beach resort located on Isla Mucura, about a 2.5 hour…
Review: Mint Santa Teresa

Here is our review and scoring of Mint Santa Teresa in a Deluxe Double Room and Double Pool…
Review: The Crane Resort in Barbados

Here is our review and scoring of The Crane Resort in Barbados based on our stay in a…
Hotel Reviews: W Reserva Conchal vs Andaz Papagayo

We have been lucky to stay at both the W Reserva Conchal and the Andaz Papagayo…
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…
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…
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…
Review: The Theodore Boutique Hotel, Crete

Here is our review and scoring of The Theodore Boutique Hotel, a small boutique hotel situated on…
Review: Monsieur Didot Boutique Hotel in Athens

Here is our review and scoring of Monsieur Didot, a small boutique hotel in Athens, Greece based…
6 Practical Tips for Visiting Athens in August

We spent 2 full days in Athens in August and share 6 practical tips to plan…
4 Days in Corfu: Our Trip

We spent 4 relaxing and adventure-filled days exploring the island of Corfu and its beaches, its…
Review: Domes Miramare Corfu

Here is our review and scoring of Domes Miramare on the island of Corfu based on our stay…
3 Days in Mykonos: Tips for Non-Partiers

We spent 3 relaxing days in Mykonos exploring the island and its beaches, its tavernas, its…
Review: Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet, British Columbia

Here is our review and scoring of the Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet, British Columbia…
Review: Aegon Mykonos, Autograph Collection

Here is our review and scoring of the Aegon Mykonos based on our stay in an Infinity…
Review: Qualicum Beach Inn in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia

Here is our review and scoring of the Qualicum Beach Inn in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia based on our…
Sneak Peek: Renovated Rooms at Spirit Ridge in Osoyoos

In this post, we share a brief overview of the resort and share some photos of…
Weekend Getaway: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

We had a blast visit the ‘toon, better known as Saskatoon. In this post, we share…
Stay: A Review of Civic Hotel, Autograph Collection in Surrey (British Columbia)

The Civic Hotel is part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection portfolio. Located in Surrey City Centre (about…
Best Western Rewards: Ins and Outs and In-Betweens

In this post, we share our experience with Best Western Rewards and some ideas on where…
Stay: Tin Can Ranch in Gibsons

During the summer, we stayed at Tin Can Ranch, a renovated 70’s airstream near Gibson’s BC.
Weekend Getaway: The Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa on Vancouver Island

The Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa is a small full-service resort located near Courtenay, British Columbia…
Our Top 8 Hotel Picks for Socially Distanced Vacations

Even before COVID-19 arrived, we always appreciated space and privacy away from crowds, which is why…
Destination Guide: Okanagan Valley and Similkameen Valley in British Columbia

In this post, we will tell you more about the Okanagan Valley and surrounding areas, including…
We Leave Someday: Mauritius

The third stop on our virtual travel series is the island of Mauritius! Find out why…
Stay – A Review of The Slow in Canggu Bali

We have been meaning to go back to Bali and stay in Canggu but have been…