Amanyangyun Review ★★★★★ Our rating: 5 out of 5 · Amanyangyun, Shanghai · One MICHELIN Key After spending 25 days in Spain in June/July, 2026, our next stop was Shanghai, where we flew on China Eastern Airlines (review forthcoming). We were seeking a unilateral visa exemption, which is a nice way to visit China if you don't have time to do the formal visa … [Read more...] about Amanyangyun Review: Two Nights at Shanghai’s Michelin Key Aman
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Four Seasons Minneapolis Review: Why We Keep Coming Back
There are hotels you stay at, and there are hotels you come home to. After two stays at the Four Seasons Minneapolis (the first in 2023, the latest this past memorial day), I've decided it belongs in the second category. It's the nicest hotel in Minneapolis, and walking back through the doors this time felt less like checking in and more like coming back to a place that already … [Read more...] about Four Seasons Minneapolis Review: Why We Keep Coming Back
Review: 1 Hotel SF – a Chase “The Edit” Stay
Last November, I ventured away from Hawai'i for the first time in three years. This hastily planned trip was used to burn my Southwest Rapid Rewards points in the face of upcoming changes. But, for hotels, I redeemed points, too, to keep costs down. The first hotel of this trip ended up being the 1 Hotel SF booked via Chase The Edit. … [Read more...] about Review: 1 Hotel SF – a Chase “The Edit” Stay
The Venetian is Now Live with World of Hyatt
We recently learned that The Venetian Las Vegas would be ending its relationship with Intercontinental Hotel Group, and would be teaming up with Hyatt. However, we didn't know when that would happen. But it seems they got things done QUICK, as the Venetian is now live with World of Hyatt! … [Read more...] about The Venetian is Now Live with World of Hyatt
Hilton Continues Its Race to the Bottom
Hilton's Hilton Honors loyalty program is, in my opinion, the Delta SkyMiles of the hospitality world. After all, their points have atrocious value, and their elite benefits are fairly meaningless. But, of course, it can get worse, as Hilton continues its race to the bottom with Marriott, significantly increasing award prices at properties around the world. … [Read more...] about Hilton Continues Its Race to the Bottom
The Venetian Las Vegas Joins World of Hyatt
Recently, we learned of the loss of a major points and miles option in Sin City, with the of The Venetian Las Vegas from IHG. However, thankfully, this loss is a temporary one, as The Venetian Las Vegas joins World of Hyatt - a big win for the brand that recently had a major loss in the area, too. … [Read more...] about The Venetian Las Vegas Joins World of Hyatt
Waikīkī Hotel Workers Ratified New Contracts
Due to personal needs, I've not written any new content in over a week! However, I'm back now and am pleased to inform you all that Waikīkī hotel workers ratified new contracts, ending a strike at one of the state's largest properties while also preventing walkouts at others. However, not all hotels in the islands are safe from work stoppages yet. … [Read more...] about Waikīkī Hotel Workers Ratified New Contracts
The Venetian and IHG are Parting Ways
It seems that loyalty program in Las Vegas have been a state of constant change over the past several years, including adjustments to Caesar Rewards, MGM Rewards, and MGM's flip from the World of Hyatt to Marriott Bonvoy. Well, it isn't stopping there, as the Venetian and IHG are parting ways now, too. … [Read more...] about The Venetian and IHG are Parting Ways
The Delano Las Vegas Will Rebrand
This past Monday, MGM Resorts International announced that the Delano Las Vegas will rebrand. To me, this is great news, as the Delano Las Vegas is one of my favorite hotels there, but it has thus far been excluded from MGM's and Marriott's new partnership - even though that partnership is incredibly lackluster. … [Read more...] about The Delano Las Vegas Will Rebrand
American and Hyatt Changes Their Partnership
For loyalists of American Airlines or Hyatt, the two have had a very lucrative partnership for several years now. However, that's changing soon as American and Hyatt changes their partnership. Whether the new setup is better or worse to you greatly depends on how you've used the partnership thus far. … [Read more...] about American and Hyatt Changes Their Partnership