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
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MGM Resorts is Making Big Changes
What's going on? There are a couple of rumors and a formal statement about MGM Resorts making big changes. Let's go over what we know so far. … [Read more...] about MGM Resorts is Making Big Changes
Beware of Hotel Fire Alarm Robberies
A recent string of hotel arsons in Waikiki left officials perplexed. However, break-ins during the arsons made things clear and uncovered an alarming (sorry) trend. So beware of hotel fire alarm robberies during your next stay. … [Read more...] about Beware of Hotel Fire Alarm Robberies
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
Potential Tax Hike Targeting Honolulu Hotels
The City & County of Honolulu needs more operating money, but raising taxes on residents is hard. So the solution could be indirectly taxiing visitors via a potential tax hike targeting Honolulu hotels. … [Read more...] about Potential Tax Hike Targeting Honolulu Hotels
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
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
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
Final Update on My Caesars Rewards Fiasco
Remember my disastrous attempt to use my Caesars Rewards Celebration Dinner benefit? Well, while I thought things were fixed at the last update, they weren't. So here's my final update on my Caesars Rewards fiasco. … [Read more...] about Final Update on My Caesars Rewards Fiasco