Status matches and challenges can be great ways to shortcut your way to elite status so you can take advantage of valuable perks like free breakfast, upgrades, late check out […]
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Category: Hotels
Hilton Playa del Carmen, Mexico Review (Junior Suite) [2019]
The Hilton Playa del Carmen is a new member of the Hilton portfolio though the hotel has been around for a while (it was formerly known as the The Royal Playa […]
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Hotels vs Motels, Inns, & Other Lodging: The Definitive Guide
If you’re like me you may have wondered what the difference is between a hotel and other types of lodging like motels, inns, lodges, resorts, hostels, and BnBs. Are there […]
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What Does All-Inclusive REALLY Mean at A Resort?
When it comes to all-inclusive resorts, not all hotels are created equally. All-inclusive resorts can differ in the amenities that they offer on a complementary basis and the quality of […]
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New Hilton Promotion Q2 Summer 2019 (Double the Points)
Hilton has just announced its new summer promotion for 2019 called “go more, get more points.” It’s not the most lucrative promotion we’ve ever seen but it does offer some […]
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Ultimate Late Check-Out Guide for Hotel Stays [2019]
Sometimes you just need a little bit longer in your hotel room. Maybe you’re staying at a five-star property with luxurious amenities you don’t want to depart from or maybe […]
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St. Regis Houston Review [2019]
The St. Regis Houston is no doubt one of the top luxury hotels in Houston. It’s a bit tucked away near the Galleria area of Houston, but I have been […]
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Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Benefits (Breakfast, Upgrades) [2019]
With all of the recent changes to the Marriott rewards program (now known as Marriott Bonvoy), it’s easy to get confused about what benefits each status tier now offers. In […]
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Can You Still Get Marriott Elite Benefits When Booking Through an OTA? [2019]
I’m one of those travelers who is open to booking hotel stays with OTAs on occasion. I usually prefer not to but sometimes it just makes sense given my point […]
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Best Marriott Bonvoy Category 5 Luxury Hotels (35,000 Free Night) [2019]
With over 1,120 category 5 properties in the Marriott Bonvoy rewards program, you can easily find a property that is considered a sweet spot, and category 5 properties are currently the […]
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