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
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Rio Las Vegas Joins the World of Hyatt
Hyatt may have lost its key partner in Sin City, but it hasn't given up on the city yet. In fact, as of March 1, the Rio Las Vegas joins the World of Hyatt, giving members a "Strip" option once again. … [Read more...] about Rio Las Vegas Joins the World of Hyatt
MGM Resorts is Joining Marriott Bonvoy
We recently learned that Hyatt and MGM will be ending their long partnership later this year. However, at the time, we had no idea why. Well, it didn't take long to get answers, as we known know that MGM Resorts is Joining Marriott Bonvoy. … [Read more...] about MGM Resorts is Joining Marriott Bonvoy
World of Hyatt and MGM Partnership Will End
What is, in my opinion, the best hotel loyalty program relationship appears to have run its course as we have now learned that the World of Hyatt and MGM partnership will end. I don't know about you guys, but this means I will lose both my MGM Rewards and World of Hyatt statuses. 🙁 … [Read more...] about World of Hyatt and MGM Partnership Will End
Caesars Downgraded My Status
Yesterday, I read a report from Miles to Memories about Caesars' change in program terms regarding status matches. Literally minutes after that, I got an email stating that Caesars downgraded my status, citing an error on their behalf. … [Read more...] about Caesars Downgraded My Status
MGM Rewards is Finally Here
MGM Resort International's new loyalty program, MGM Rewards, is finally here. And, unfortunately, the program did make earning status a lot more difficult going forward, as was rumored earlier last month. … [Read more...] about MGM Rewards is Finally Here
I Finally Tried the IKEA Swedish Meatballs
Here's a shocker - until recently, I've never been to an IKEA. Yup. I never found the love for these gigantic stores. But, recently, I went to my first one. And, as a result, I finally tried the IKEA Swedish Meatballs. … [Read more...] about I Finally Tried the IKEA Swedish Meatballs
Review: Vanderpump Cocktail Garden
As if the nearly 20-course dinner we had at e by Jose Andres wasn't enough, we headed straight out after dinner to Vanderpump Cocktail Garden at Caesars Palace for more bites and libations. … [Read more...] about Review: Vanderpump Cocktail Garden
MGM Rebrands and Devalues Their Loyalty Program
Last week MGM Resorts International announced that they'd be changing up their M Life loyalty program. The program's new name and perks are heralded as a positive change. Yet, we know that's not true as MGM rebrands and devalues their loyalty program all at once. … [Read more...] about MGM Rebrands and Devalues Their Loyalty Program
Review: e by Jose Andres
My primary dining goal for our recent Las Vegas trip was to finally try e by Jose Andres. It was a reservation I was barely able to get in 2020, and the cancelation that stung the most. So it was sweet redemption when we finally made it there. … [Read more...] about Review: e by Jose Andres