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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…
Goa: Is It Worth the Trip? Our Honest Verdict

We spent close to a week exploring Goa and chose to add it to our itinerary…
A First-Timer’s Guide to India: Our Trip to Udaipur, Jaipur, and Goa

This past September and October, we had the opportunity to visit India, where we spent time…
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…
Cabo: Is it Still Worth Visiting? Our Honest Review

For us, Cabo was once our go-to Mexican escape. Over the past decade, we’ve visited five…
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…
Planning a Trip to Vietnam: Our luxurious itinerary!

For our 4th trip to Vietnam, we decided to focus our two week vacation visiting various…
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…
4 Days in Trancoso Brazil

After our short layover in Sao Paulo, it was time for us to fly about 1.5…
Tips: A short layover in Sao Paolo Brazil

After our 10 hours red-eye flight from Toronto, we woke up in Sao Paolo Brazil, with…
Planning a Trip to Brazil: 10 Tips

For our 3rd trip to South America, we decided to visit Brazil, a country we have…
Planning a Trip to New Orleans: 6 Tips

In this post, we share 6 tips to help you plan a trip to New Orleans…
Visiting Mauritius: 12 Tips

Based on our trip to Mauritius in April 2023, we share 12 tips to plan your…
5 Tips to Visit Waikiki

After a long 30 month hiatus, we had the chance to visit Oahu again and spend…
Planning a Trip to Fiji: 12 Tips

Recently, we had the opportunity to visit Fiji and share 12 tips to help you plan…
10 Resons Why You Need to Visit El Paso Texas

El Paso is a city in south west Texas. With a population of close to 700,000…
Is it Safe to Visit San Francisco: 7 tips

With its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, steep streets and old streetcars, it’s a great place for…
Hotel Reviews: W Reserva Conchal vs Andaz Papagayo

We have been lucky to stay at both the W Reserva Conchal and the Andaz Papagayo…
Planning a Trip to Greece: Our Itinerary

We were very lucky to visit Greece in August/September 2021 for 3.5 weeks! In our years…
Crete – Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries

The fourth stop on our Big Fat Greek Summer Vacation was the island of Crete! Here…
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…
10 Tips: Planning a Trip to Crete

The fourth stop on our Big Fat Greek Summer Vacation was the island of Crete! Here…
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…
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: Aegon Mykonos, Autograph Collection

Here is our review and scoring of the Aegon Mykonos based on our stay in an Infinity…
Weekend Getaway: Edmonton, Alberta

Here are some highlights from our weekend trip to Edmonton and ideas of where to stay,…
6 Tips: Planning a trip to Montreal

With over 1.8 million residents, Montreal is Canada’s second-largest city and is located in the province…
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…
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…
We Leave Someday: Puerto Escondido, Mexico

The fourth stop on our virtual travel series is the beach destination of Puerto Escondido in…
We Leave Someday: Mauritius

The third stop on our virtual travel series is the island of Mauritius! Find out why…
Marriott Titanium Annual Choice Benefit: What We Chose and Why

As a Marriott Titanium member, you get to choose one Annual Choice Benefit before January 14…
Stay – A Review of The Guild, Tribute Portfolio in San Diego

The Guild is a new Category 6 Tribute Portfolio Hotel in downtown San Diego. Formerly an…
The 7 Things We Love About Chicago Illinois

In this post, we share the 7 things we love the most about Chicago, a city…
We Leave Today: The 2019 Recap

It’s been another busy year for us; working full-time while maximizing all the travel opportunities that…
Stay: A Review of the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Last Updated: November 2022 The Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is a massive 1,310 room…
Stay – Review of the Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel

Last Updated: November 2022 ** No major editorial changes to our most recent stays in October…
Hilton Honours Status Match – Is it worth it?

The Hilton Honours Status Match is accepting applications for a fast-track to either Gold or Diamond…
How We Use Points for Hotels and Flights – Our Trip to the UAE, Maldives, Qatar, and Indonesia

If we’re lucky, once a year we get to go away for up to 3 weeks…
Review: Moxy Seattle Downtown

Updated: January 8, 2019 Moxy Hotels is a new brand in Marriott’s portfolio that was launched…
World of Hyatt Cash and Points Devaluation Starting November 1, 2018

Recently, Hyatt announced changes to the World of Hyatt program with regards to points + cash…
Tips to Maximize Hotel and Airline Points for Travel

When we talk about airline and hotel points, we often think back to our first around…
How We Use Points for Hotels and Flights – Our Trip to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka

We often get asked how we travel so much, use points, and score such great deals.…
Where to Stay on Oahu: Waikiki and Beyond

On our 20+ trips to Oahu, we’ve stayed at about 14 different hotels and will share…
5 Tips to Get Upgraded to a Suite

We will share some tips and considerations about how to increase your chances to get upgraded…
Review: Hotel La Semilla, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Last Updated: September 15, 2021 Disclaimer: This review represents our experiences during 3 stays but due…
Review: Holston House in Nashville

As we needed one more stay to complete the Hyatt Passport (stay at 5 different brands…
Save 20%: Hilton HHonors MVP Rate for Americas and Caribbean

While it’s not widely promoted, Hilton discounts rates at participating hotels by 20% through the MVP…
Review: Grand Hyatt Playa Del Carmen Resort

The Grand Hyatt Playa Del Carmen Resort is a Hyatt brand non all-inclusive hotel resort on…
Review: Park Hyatt Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

On our 2nd trip to Ho Chi Minh City, we decided to stay at the Park…
Review: Hyatt Ziva Cancun All-Inclusive

My husband hasn’t had the best experiences at all-inclusive resorts so we have avoided them during…
Mileage Run: 36 Hours in Anchorage Alaska

We’ve been flying on Alaska Airlines and achieving elite status for years now, but strangely enough,…
Review: Park Hyatt Palacio Duhau

While there are lots of great places to stay, on our second visit to Buenos Aires,…
Review: The Park Hyatt Siem Reap Cambodia

We decided to stay at the Park Hyatt in Siem Reap due to its location, the…