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
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Review: Acacia House by Chris Cosentino
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
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
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
Marriott Data Breach – What You Need to Know + Do
If you haven't yet heard of the Marriott Data Breach, you must be living under a rock. But, either way, here's what you need to know about the incident, as well as what you should do now. … [Read more...] about Marriott Data Breach – What You Need to Know + Do
Marriott Strike Continues On + Princeville Resort Update
The Marriott strike continues on in select markets, while it has ended in others. Plus, the former St. Regis Princeville's future is beginning to take shape as Starwood Capital finally confirms certain details of their new Princeville resort. … [Read more...] about Marriott Strike Continues On + Princeville Resort Update
St Regis Princeville is Leaving Marriott + Strike Update 3
Last week Friday I reported on the confirmed sale of the St. Regis Princeville. However, a reader left a comment with additional information. And thanks to this info, we now know that the St Regis Princeville is leaving Marriott. I also have an update on the Marriott Hawaii strike. … [Read more...] about St Regis Princeville is Leaving Marriott + Strike Update 3