Gaylord Palms Resort is a great option for easy access to Disney and the on-site waterpark for kids and kids at heart.
Category: Reviews
Review: Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel
To sum up my time at the Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, it was frustrating, rewarding, and frustrating. My family stayed 5 nights on points at this hotel. While it is beach front with an almost private beach it is not the most functioning hotel. Marriot Status: 10/10Services: 6/10Amenities: 6/10Location: 9/10 Prior to My […]
Review: The Residence Inn/Manhattan Times Square
It’s what you want because its practical but service is horrible. Unfortunately my 10 night stay at this Residence Inn Manhattan Times Square hotel was not very good. It did have some upsides including its location and a breakfast option if you manage to get there in time! This is far from luxury compared to […]
United Airlines Announces Changes to MileagePlus Qualification for 2020
I know I am a little late… but its better late than never. United announced their new qualification for 2020 with substantial changes. Out are the distance-based qualification (PQM) and in are increased dollar spend (formally called PQD) with less segments (previously called PQS). With the removal of the distance-based qualification, members will now have […]
Review: The St. Regis New York
The St. Regis New York hotel is an exceptional city hotel with classic luxury. This category 8 hotel running at a minimum of a ~$1,000-1500 per night was a no-brainer to book on points for an extended long weekend in the city. As you might be aware, Marriott is offering redemption rates for category 8 hotels […]
Business Review: Marriott at Brooklyn Bridge
The Marriott is the third hotel I have reviewed in Brooklyn New York. As a Category 5 hotel, it is much superior to the Sheraton Brooklyn, also a category 5, and the Aloft Brooklyn hotels. Of course it is no St. Regis but for your business hotel its a great option with a very respectable lounge. […]
Business Review: Aloft New York Brooklyn
The Aloft in Brooklyn is a more up to date hotel then its next door neighbour, Sheraton Brooklyn. The hotel is what you would expect from an Aloft and there is nothing special about this hotel. The only complaint I have is the air conditioner. It is very loud. For this reason alone I would […]
Reminder! Book Marriott/SPG Rewards Now!!!
Book Now! This is a friendly reminder to those jet setters out there, now is the time to cash in those points for some great hotel deals! Marriott and SPG have just completed their reward program merger and as previously reported there are a ton of great hotels that would normally cost you a lot […]
Review: The Crane Resort – Barbados
The Crane Resort is the oldest hotel in the Carribbean dating back to 1887. It has changed much since the original historical property that still sits cliffside but all for the good. This is one of the best hotels I have been to. It strikes the appropriate balance between nice and formal while not being […]
Business Review: Sheraton Brooklyn
For the business traveller sometimes simpler is better for your weekly stay. The Sheraton in Brooklyn is a decent sized hotel that offers the basics. If you are going to stay here expect only the basics. The hotel is clean and the staff are friendly, however the hotel is dated. As of writing this I […]