We have been lucky to stay at both the W Reserva Conchal and the Andaz Papagayo in Costa Rica! Each resort has its pros and cons. In this post, we compare Marriott’s W Reserva Conchal to Hyatt’s Andaz Papagayo to assess which one is a better use of points based on our experience and what each resort offers.
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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.
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 or it defaults to Suite Award Nights. Here is a list of the choices: 5 Suite Night Awards™ One Free Night Award Gift Gold Elite status 40% off Heavenly™ Bed mattress 5 Elite Night Credits $100 charity donation OfContinue reading “Marriott Titanium Annual Choice Benefit: What We Chose and Why”
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 the world trip in 2010 when we traveled for 3 months through 10 countries and pretty much stayed at hotels 4* and above the entire time with top-tier elite status in a major hotel rewards program which meant roomContinue reading “Tips to Maximize Hotel and Airline Points for Travel”
5 Tips to Get Upgraded to a Suite
We will share some tips and considerations about how to increase your chances to get upgraded to a suite at a hotel. Please note this post is very Hyatt centric as this is where we have spent the most of our stays in the last 3 years and have had the best luck in gettingContinue reading “5 Tips to Get Upgraded to a Suite”
24 Hours in Nashville: Our Highlights and Tips
We took advantage of a seat sale to book mini-mileage run to Nashville Tennessee in February 2018. In this post, we’ll talk about what we did in the 24 hours we had in the city and give you some tips to plan your trip. What’s Nashville Like? Nashville is a must-do pilgrimage for country musicContinue reading “24 Hours in Nashville: Our Highlights and Tips”
Review: Holston House in Nashville
As we needed one more stay to complete the Hyatt Passport (stay at 5 different brands and earn 1 free night), we took advantage of the “Music for Your Ears” rate at the newly opened Holston House, a Hyatt Unbound Collection hotel in Nashville to plan a weekend getaway. Initially, we had booked a cashContinue reading “Review: Holston House in Nashville”
Review: Grand Hyatt Playa Del Carmen Resort
The Grand Hyatt Playa Del Carmen Resort is a Hyatt brand non all-inclusive hotel resort on the nicest stretch of beach in Playa Del Carmen. For those wanting the comforts and atmosphere of a luxury beach resort with the convenience of walking into town for some local culture, this is a great place to stay. WeContinue reading “Review: Grand Hyatt Playa Del Carmen Resort”
Mileage Run: 36 Hours in Anchorage Alaska
We’ve been flying on Alaska Airlines and achieving elite status for years now, but strangely enough, we had never been to Alaska. When a good deal popped up to fly to ANC – Anchorage from YVR – Vancouver through to SEA- Seattle this past May, we decided to book the tickets as it would giveContinue reading “Mileage Run: 36 Hours in Anchorage Alaska”
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