For dinner on our first night at the Las Alcobas Napa Valley, we decided to stay on property. So, we headed to the only restaurant at the hotel, Acacia House by Chris Cosentino. … [Read more...] about Review: Acacia House by Chris Cosentino
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Review: Las Alcobas Napa Valley
During our Gourmet Adventure Through Northern California, we stayed at three different hotels. And the stay I was most looking forward to was the one at the Las Alcobas Napa Valley. … [Read more...] about Review: Las Alcobas Napa Valley
Review: Courtyard by Marriott Merced
The purpose of our NorCal trip was to attend a wedding in Merced. So, while in Merced, we ended up staying at the Courtyard by Marriott Merced. Why? Because, Marriott, and because it's one of the nicer options in the area. … [Read more...] about Review: Courtyard by Marriott Merced
Bonvoyed! Certificates are Not Valid on Points Advance
Did you make a Points Advance reservation with the intention of applying a credit card certificate to it? Well, guess what? You can't! Marriott told me certificates are not valid on Points Advance reservations. … [Read more...] about Bonvoyed! Certificates are Not Valid on Points Advance
Honolulu Marathon Carbo-Loading at Arancino di Mare
When running a marathon, you're supposed to carbo-load beforehand right? And the Waikiki Beach Marriott has two excellent options, one of which is Arancino di Mare. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Marathon Carbo-Loading at Arancino di Mare
How to do the Honolulu Marathon Right
This past December, Mrs. Island Miler took the plunge and did the Honolulu Marathon for the first time. And based on our experience, here's how to do the Honolulu Marathon right for both visitors and kama'aina. … [Read more...] about How to do the Honolulu Marathon Right
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is Finally Being Redeveloped
You know how Hawaii hotels tend to be cramped and dated? Well, one of the worst mainstream brand properties is finally getting the attention it needs! Specifically, the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is finally being redeveloped! … [Read more...] about Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is Finally Being Redeveloped
Marriott Rewards Will Become Marriott Bonvoy
Well, as rumors have suggested for the past couple of months, Marriott Rewards will become Marriott Bonvoy in February. … [Read more...] about Marriott Rewards Will Become Marriott Bonvoy
Review: Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
Despite my recent trip to Utah being somewhat of a hardship for me, there was a silver lining. The conference I was to attend, which was also the hotel I'd be staying at, was a Marriott. The Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek to be specific. A hotel, I'd learn, I have deeply conflicted feelings about. … [Read more...] about Review: Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
My First Marriott Suite Night Award Redemption
This past August, Marriott hastily merged its system with that of Starwood. And, of course, that hasty system integration caused a lot of pain. But it did result in the standardization of benefits and perks, such as the Suite Night Awards. So, at that time I made my first Marriott Suite Night Award redemption, which is now confirmed. … [Read more...] about My First Marriott Suite Night Award Redemption