The last hotel of the three we stayed in while touring the PNW with my grandparents was the Seattle Airport Marriott. And it fit our needs perfectly. … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Seattle Airport Marriott
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Residence Inn Seattle Downtown/Lake Union
Much like with my car, space and price were a priority during this trip. So, our first hotel in the Pacific Northwest was the Residence Inn Seattle Downtown/Lake Union. … [Read more...] about Residence Inn Seattle Downtown/Lake Union
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
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
Marriott Rewards 2019 Category Changes in Hawaii
It's that time of year again. Time for Mariott Rewards changes. Specifically, I'm covering the Marriott Rewards 2019 category changes in Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Marriott Rewards 2019 Category Changes in Hawaii
Here Are the New Marriott Bonvoy Credit Cards
Earlier this month, Marriott revealed its new loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy. And now, we're getting our first bits of information about the new Marriott Bonvoy credit cards. … [Read more...] about Here Are the New Marriott Bonvoy Credit Cards
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
My Travel Year in Review – 2018 Edition
2018, for me, has been an exceptional travel year. What made it exceptional? I traveled more than initially planned, I traveled more this year than I ever have in a single year, and I exceeded my elite qualification goals. So, before the holidays get too hectic, let's do a my travel year in review - 2018 edition post. … [Read more...] about My Travel Year in Review – 2018 Edition
Hawaii Marriott Strike Update and Impacts
On October 8, 2,700 Marriott employees in Hawaii walked off the job. They joined other Marriott employees across the country demanding more pay and job security. And while the impacted hotels continue to be open, things aren't business as usual. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Marriott Strike Update and Impacts
The Laylow Waikiki – One Year Later
The Laylow Waikiki opened last May, and since it was a hotel I was following closely, I ended up staying there soon after opening. But much can change in the first year of a hotel's operations. As a result, I thought it prudent to do a The Laylow Waikiki - one year later review. … [Read more...] about The Laylow Waikiki – One Year Later