With new quarantine orders in place, a shelter-in-place order on two islands, and vastly reduced service from Hawaiian Airlines, it comes as no surprise that Hawaii hotels are suspending operations. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotels Are Suspending Operations
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Book Your Stay Before the 2020 Marriott Devaluation!
Folks, this is your last chance. Book your stay before the 2020 Marriott devaluation to lock-in your rates! Otherwise, be prepared for hefty increases tomorrow! … [Read more...] about Book Your Stay Before the 2020 Marriott Devaluation!
Double-Check Your Marriott Bonvoy Award Reservations
Over a year and a half since Marriott undertook its massive integration with Starwood's system, problems continue to persist. So, double-check your Marriott Bonvoy award reservations for any funny business. … [Read more...] about Double-Check Your Marriott Bonvoy Award Reservations
Review: Residence Inn Portland Downtown Pearl District
After hitting all our major sites in Seattle, we headed for Oregon, which is someplace my grandparents had never been to. And, for our base of operations while there, I chose the Residence Inn Portland Downtown Pearl District. … [Read more...] about Review: Residence Inn Portland Downtown Pearl District
Meridia at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
For our second and final dinner on the Big Island, I chose to make reservations at Meridia at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, which is the hotel's signature restaurant. … [Read more...] about Meridia at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
Ikena Landing Breakfast at the Westin Hapuna
While the Westin Hapuna is a large, gorgeous property, it lacks variety when it comes to dining. In fact, the Ikena Landing Breakfast is the only breakfast service available aside from room service. … [Read more...] about Ikena Landing Breakfast at the Westin Hapuna
Review: Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
For my recent anniversary trip to the Big Island, I decided to stay at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort. After all, it's a newly renovated property that offers an excellent points redemption opportunity. … [Read more...] about Review: Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
Hawaii’s First AC Hotel is Coming to Maui
Marriott operates Marriott, Courtyard, Ritz-Carlton, Residence Inn, Sheraton, Westin, Luxury Collection, Marriott Vacations Club, and Autograph properties in Hawaii. But, now, Hawaii's first AC Hotel is coming to Maui soon. … [Read more...] about Hawaii’s First AC Hotel is Coming to Maui
Marriott Bonvoy is a Broken Mess
If you stay with Marriott even occasionally, you probably already know that Marriott Bonvoy is a broken mess. And that's embarrassing given that their merger integration happened nearly a year ago now. … [Read more...] about Marriott Bonvoy is a Broken Mess
Atrio Spa at the Las Alcobas Napa Valley
Ahead of our highly anticipated celebratory dinner in Napa, I decided to take the pampering up a notch by scheduling a spa day. Thankfully, I didn't have to look far and booked our day at the Atrio Spa at the Las Alcobas Napa Valley. … [Read more...] about Atrio Spa at the Las Alcobas Napa Valley