Recently, I completed my Ultimate Guide to Marriott Hotels in Waikiki, which is something that's been years in the making. But now, I want to go over my preferred Waikiki Marriotts split up by different stay styles. … [Read more...] about My Preferred Waikiki Marriotts
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Ikena Landing Breakfast at the Westin Hapuna
While the Westin Hapuna is a large, gorgeous property, it lacks variety when it comes to dining. In fact, the Ikena Landing Breakfast is the only breakfast service available aside from room service. … [Read more...] about Ikena Landing Breakfast at the Westin Hapuna
Review: Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
For my recent anniversary trip to the Big Island, I decided to stay at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort. After all, it's a newly renovated property that offers an excellent points redemption opportunity. … [Read more...] about Review: Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
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
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