As I reflect upon my time at the Miraval Resort & Spa in Arizona, I am thankful for the great food, amazing massage, and luxury accommodations. Service was great and I enjoyed the time with my wife. That said,...
My Upgrade Was A Downgrade At Hyatt Regency London Churchill
Sometimes there are more important aspects to a room than its size: sometimes a proactive upgrade turns into a downgrade, even if the category of the new room is higher. I spent a couple nights this week at the...
A Weekend At The Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
I spent the weekend with my wife at the Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa. While I will publish a detailed review in the days ahead, I’ll offer some observations about my stay here. 1. The Miraval is an all-inclusive,...
Review: Grand Hyatt Amman (Suite)
I love the Kingdom of Jordan very much and was happy to use the Grand Hyatt Amman as a springboard for activities all over the country. Grand Hyatt Amman Check-In We arrived in the middle of the night on...
Hidden In Plain Sight: Hyatt Globalists Points Worth More
As a World of Hyatt Globalist, I have been missing a value enhancement to my World of Hyatt points that were hiding in plain sight. The following corrects that notion. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Review: Grand Hyatt Mumbai
While not in the heart of Mumbai, the Grand Hyatt Mumbai is a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of India’s most populous city. After spending the day exploring Mumbai, I arrived at the Grand Hyatt around 3:00pm,...
Review: Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Sha Tin (Suite)
As part of my United status run this year, I returned to the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Sha Tin – our home away from home in Hong Kong. There was much to love and much to learn about our...
Review: Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Tsim Sha Tsui (Suite)
As part of my United status run this year, I decided to try the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Tsim Sha Tsui one last time after I hadn’t loved my previous two experiences. The third time was the charm! If...
Review: Park Hyatt Vienna (Ambassador Suite)
I was upgraded to a beautiful suite during my last stay at one of my favorite hotels in the world, the Park Hyatt Vienna. Three days were not enough! Let’s start with the logistics. The Park Hyatt Vienna is...
Review: Hyatt Carmel Highlands (Townhouse Spa Suite)
While standard rooms are hardly memorable, Townhouse Spa Suites at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands offer an ideal space for enjoying the beautiful California coast. You can read additional details about the hotel including information on dining, parking, fitness, and...
The One Hyatt Hotel I Will Never Review
There is one Hyatt Hotel that I would love to review but will never be able to, a Hyatt locked behind the closed doors of a city that someone like me is not welcome in. I’m talking about the...
Hypocrisy: Why I’m Doubling Down on Hyatt
Despite my bitterness toward Hyatt, reviewing my actual results for the year I decided to return to the brand full force and double down. Oh, the hypocrisy. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
$100 Hotel Credit At Park Hyatt When You Stay Two Nights
If you’re staying at a Park Hyatt hotel this summer, don’t forget to take advantage of an easy way to earn $100 in hotel credit. Stay two nights or more from July 1 through September 30, 2018, to receive...
Maximizing Your 10% Rebate On Hyatt Redemptions
During the months of August and September, Hyatt if offering its Chase-branded credit card cardholders a 10% refund on award redemptions. To take advantage, simply register by August 31, 2018. This promo runs for stays between August 01st and September 30th....
Review: Hyatt Regency Mainz (Suite)
One of my favorite hotels in Germany is the Hyatt Regency Mainz. In terms of upgrades, though, it is one of the most difficult. In over 20 stays at the hotel over the last few years, I’ve only been...
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: July 08, 2018
Good evening from from LA. It was a relatively quiet week with the exception of a short business trip to the Pacific Northwest. This week should also be quiet. Here’s a review of the week’s top stories on the...
Hyatt Knows They Went Too Far With Globalist Requirements
Hyatt changed their loyalty program, Gold Passport to World of Hyatt, increasing their requirements for Globalists (top-tier elites) as much as 140%. They went too far and now their actions demonstrate that they know it. But is it a case...
My Mid-Year Status Progress Report (Hotel + Airline)
We’re halfway through the year and I’m happy to report I’m right on target for top-tier status on one airline and one hotel chain. How about you? This year, I’m focusing on 1K status on United and Globalist status...
Three Reasons I’ll Upgrade To The World of Hyatt Visa Credit Card
The new World of Hyatt Visa Credit Card from Chase is worth the upgrade for most, but not everyone. The new card offers the following benefits: 4 points per $1 spent with your card at Hyatt hotels includes most...
Review: Enormous Presidential Suite at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables (Miami)
When the absurd, ridiculous, opulent Presidential Suite at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables (Miami) popped up for a bargain price, my family had to try it out. Two-floors, two bathrooms, huge views, all for less than we usually pay...
