Category Archives for Hotels.
Last week Hyatt announced that the Hyatt Place Phukette, Patong, is under development and expected to open in 2016. It is the fourth Hyatt currently under development in Thailand. The three other Hyatt properties ‘in the works’ are: Park Hyatt Bangkok – opening in 2015 Hyatt Regency Bangkok, Sukhumvit – opening in 2017 Hyatt Place…
The DoubleTree Signature Chocolate Chip Cookie – Serving Size: 1 Cookie. Servings Per Container: 1. 310 Calories, 18 grams of Fat, 33 grams of Total Carbs and 4 grams of Protein. But what if there was an easy way to get more than one of them? Well. There is. And it’s a curse and it’s…
Marriott is starting a new initiative this week called “The Envelope Please” asking guests to leave a tip for the housekeeper. The envelopes are going to be placed on the pillow of the over 160,000 Marriott rooms in the USA and Canada across the Marriott, Courtyard, Residence Inn, J.W. Marriott, Ritz-Carlton and Renaissance brands. The…
One of my all time favorite resorts is the One & Only Bahamas Paradise Island. It’s the place where everything is always “my pleasure” to serve the guest. An amazing beach, great food, good golf, and a casino only a complimentary Escalade drive away. What’s not to like? Ocean Club Paradise Island Bahamas The resort…
So traveling for work takes me to Ohio this week. I allowed my co-worker to pick the hotel. It’s under renovation, so I’m like, okay, it’s just a ‘work in progress’. I go into the bathroom, turn on the light, and much to my horror I see this mess… My coffee doesn’t need to have…
About 9 years ago I posted this on Flyertalk thread, and this other Travel Buzz thread hoping for a little help with a big event in my life…and boy did I receive some help…more than I could have ever hoped for. Proposal Location in San Francisco Hello, I am new to this forum, however feel…
Have you ever checked into a hotel and it reminded you of a dorm in college? I have. During our ultimate golf trip to Scotland, we decided to stay at the Edinburgh Hilton Airport hotel on our last night. Since our flights departed around 7 and 7:30 am, it made sense. We took a taxi…
On a recent trip to Las Vegas, we decided to try out the Caesar’s Palace on the strip. We decided on this hotel not because it was the largest suite on the strip, we’d tried that out at the Palazzo. Nor did we chose it because it was our favorite property on the strip, that…
It’s Wednesday and Starwood just released this week’s SPG Hot Escapes, where you can save on your upcoming hotel stays. Every week, they offer savings at select properties which are bookable now through Saturday. Offer Details: Weekly savings start at 20% off SPG members save more and earn Starpoints Stay over the next 6 weeks…
Bill Marriott, Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board of Marriott International, writes a blog called Marriott on The Move. In his September 6th post, he “curated†a top ten list of ways to attract and keep guests in the digital age. Service, service, service. Social media let’s us help guests faster than ever before. …
Last month we wrote about the Park Hyatt New York in our Is This The Most Expensive Hotel Room Ever? post which claims that each room at this new hotel cost over $2 million dollars to build. Back when the hotel opened, there was no award availability, so I tried my luck again at every month…
SPG announced today it’s 3rd-4th quarter promotion called SPG More For You. After registering, you can earn double Starpoints on eligible stays of 2 or more nights, and triple Starpoints if the stay includes a Friday or Saturday night (Thursday or Friday night in the Middle East). Registration is live here, and you must register by…
Anguilla is the northern most island in the Lesser Antilles. The island is small, only 16 miles long and 3 miles wide, but there is no shortage of great beaches on the island. For our short visit to the island, we chose Cap Juluca located on Maunday’s bay which comes with a great beach overlooking…
For a limited time from now through September 7, 2014 new members can earn 3,000 bonus miles for hotel stays in select cities booked with Rocketmiles. How To Get 3,000 Bonus Miles • New customers who sign-up and complete eligible stay • Booked through this link Promotion Details • Book in eligible cities • Book…
If you are a meeting/ event planner or travel professional, then check out the new SPG Pro Rewards Program. If you are a member of Starwood Pro, you will need to link your accounts by October 14th to keep your rewards, go here to link To learn more about SPG Pro you can see SPG’s FAQ section.…
Starting now, you can enter for your chance to win the ultimate trip to Las Vegas with Hyatt!  Here’s what you could win: round-trip airfare for two a three-night stay at MGM Resorts $250 gift card to use during your stay Go here for more information and to enter to WIN! Good Luck!
Now through December 31, 2014, you can receive up to 35% off when you book your Hawaiian vacation with SPG. SPG members can also receive their 5th night free Use rate plan SPG355N
Going on now, you can enter for a chance to win 100,000 SPG Starpoints in their Aloha Sweepstakes! Go here to enter. Please note the following important Entry requirements: You must be the only person featured in your photo if a person is depicted at all. Your Entry cannot include any other people in your…
IHG Rewards Club is gearing up for it’s new “multiple offers, many ways to win” fall promotion called ‘Into the Nights.’Â This promotion is targeted, with IHG Rewards Club members receiving different offers for completing different tasks, much like the targeted promotion from last winter called ‘The Big Win‘ . IHG Rewards Club members should…
It’s Wednesday and Starwood just released this week’s SPG Hot Escapes, where you can save a bunch on your fall hotel stays. Every week SPG offers savings at select properties which are bookable now through Saturday. Offer Details: Weekly savings start at 20% off SPG members save more and earn Starpoints Stay over the next…