The on-again-off-again efforts to resurrect the iconic Coco Palms hotel on Kauai seem to have finally come to an end. Recent development all but confirms that there will be no Hyatt Unbound Coco Palms and probably no hotel at this site ever again. … [Read more...] about There Will Be No Hyatt Unbound Coco Palms
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The Best Hotel Credit Cards 2021
Of all the credit card types available, hotel credit cards are the ones I carry the most. This is not because I actively use all of them to accrue points but because of the ancillary values provided. So, here are what I consider to be the best hotel credit cards 2021 edition. … [Read more...] about The Best Hotel Credit Cards 2021
My Favorite Marriott Turns into a Hyatt
If you've been following me for a while, you'll know that top-end luxury hotels are usually out of my realm. But, occasionally, I do get to splurge a little. And one hotel, in particular, stood out the most to me. Alas, my favorite Marriott turned into a Hyatt recently and is now accepting reservations. … [Read more...] about My Favorite Marriott Turns into a Hyatt
Travaasa Hana Maui is Rebranding Under Hyatt
Like many hotels around Hawaii, the Travaasa Hana Maui temporarily suspended operations earlier this year. But, rumor has it that the Travaasa Hana Maui is rebranding under Hyatt and will take time now to renovate. … [Read more...] about Travaasa Hana Maui is Rebranding Under Hyatt
I’m Done Playing Games with World of Hyatt
There's no doubt that the World of Hyatt loyalty program is an excellent program if you're a top-tier elite. But if you're just trying to redeem points, it can be frustrating. And I'm done playing games with World of Hyatt. … [Read more...] about I’m Done Playing Games with World of Hyatt
Hawaii Hotels Are Suspending Operations
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
The World of Hyatt is Devaluing Again
Undoubtedly, all of you have already know that the World of Hyatt is devaluing again. But if you don't, let's briefly go over what's changed and what I think of those changes. … [Read more...] about The World of Hyatt is Devaluing Again
Hyatt Follows Marriott + JetBlue Goes Basic
When it comes to travel, it would appear that things are very much monkey see, monkey do. So it should come as no surprise, then that Hyatt Follows Marriott and that JetBlue goes Basic. … [Read more...] about Hyatt Follows Marriott + JetBlue Goes Basic
So Much for Redeeming at Hyatt Centric Waikiki
I have a BIG problem with Hyatt; it can be damn near impossible to redeem points and certificates with them. And, now, another change has me saying so much for redeeming at Hyatt Centric Waikiki. … [Read more...] about So Much for Redeeming at Hyatt Centric Waikiki
Coco Palms Project Grinds to a Halt
The long-stalled attempt to re-open Kauai's iconic Coco Palms hotel hit yet another snag. But this time, the circumstances are much worse. That's because the Coco Palms project grinds to a halt with no clear resolution in sight. … [Read more...] about Coco Palms Project Grinds to a Halt
