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Review: Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
Reason for choosing
A work event gave my wife and I a reason to stay a few nights at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay. While we didn’t have the choice in
Just Your Average Last Minute Beach Trip…To Hawaii
There’s no Boardwalk, but it will do, I guess.
It’s the end of summer. Camps are over and many families find themselves with a spare week and nothing to do. In
Hotel Spa vs. Beach side Massage – Who wins?
This past weekend I visited the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake. I’ll have the review posted in the next week or so, but while I was there, I chose to indulge in
Camp Mom Reality Check: What a 30 Day Luxury Trip to Asia for 4 Really Cost
Dollars and Sense.
I want to inject some reality into the conversation about “The Hobby” and “Free Travel”. Instead of writing an editorial I’m going to let the numbers talk. H..
Point Breaks for Real Life: O’s, Bohs and Pigskin
Views from Holiday Inn, Solomons Island, Maryland
If you follow all of the Points Blogs, you know PointBreaks are a great deal where points stays at IHG hotels are slashed to
Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Review: Better Than I Expected
Images from Room 700 at the Sheraton Tokyo Bay.
Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Review
I haven’t had great success with the Sheraton Brand lately. Maybe I’m just spoiled from my Hyatt..
7 (More) Tips For When Your Kids Get Sick Traveling
The daily routine I didn’t see coming.
Every trip I learn something new about traveling with kids. Some of it is fun to share: like Tokyo Swallows Baseball at Jingu Stadium
11 Pet Friendly Hotel Chains for your next vacation with Fido
Hipmunk did an interesting study on which US Cities and States are most pet friendly. Its interesting that at the top level, only 41% of US hotels are pet friendly.
US Hotel Brands that increasingly cater to Chinese Travelers
There’s a great interview that I found rather enlightening in the latest Business Traveller magazine (yes, I still get it in print!) with Hilton Worldwide’s Rob Palleschi, Globa..
Random Thoughts from 12 Hours in Tokyo with Kids
It’s the main attraction (if you’re 8 and 11).
Good morning! We’ve landed, attempted to go to bed on Tokyo time, and have all risen at 4:45 AM with the sun.
Buy IHG Hotel Points at 100% Bonus: Points With Training Wheels
You can do it!
I’m not a huge fan of buying hotel points, with one exception: IHG Points Bonus: Buy 26,000- 60,000 points and get 100% bonus. At 100% bonus the points
A Trick to Help Point Breaks Work Better for Families
A Suite at the Crowne Plaza West Hanoi, which I’m using PointBreaks to book.
Who doesn’t love Point Breaks , those last minute discounted rates on IHG Hotels? When the Point
Downtown Deal Girl Fave PB & Co Under $3 a Jar (and $10 off 1st Subscribe and Save Order)
For Deal Girl’s Christmas Present this year the two of us spent a girl’s weekend in New York City. We decided to split up the visit between 2 hotels (she
Club Carlson 25% Off Points Rates Latin America/Mexico/Caribbean for Everyone Through 12/31 (And a Glitch Creates Sweet Spot in Panama Today Only)
Casco Viejo, Panama City
If you have the Club Carlson Credit Card, I’m sure you know that today’s the day the last night free benefit goes away. However, there’s a silver
Dear Deal Mommy: How Many Days for Disney World ?
The Deal Kids getting up close and personal with their DisneySide.
I’m happy to help with travel dilemmas whenever I can and encourage you to reach out with this Dear Deal
The Definitive Hotel Rooms for Families in Europe Post
Schloss Grubhof in the Austrian Alps: $84/night via EVR, my top tip for family hotel rooms in Europe.
It’s a question I’m asked often and have answered piecemeal but never in
Review: Country Inn and Suites Virginia Beach
Bedroom Country Inn and Suites, Virginia Beach, VA
Bedroom Country Inn and Suites, Virginia Beach, VA
Before the Club Carlson credit card last night free benefit go..
PointBreaks for Real Life: $35/Night Summer 2015 Getaway Ideas
If you are follow all of the Points Blogs, you know PointBreaks are a great deal where points stays at IHG hotels are slashed to 5,000 points a night. The
The Unsung Hotel Status Perk
The Difference between Surrey and No Surrey.
Greetings from Virginia Beach! Today I want to give a quick shout out to a hotel status perk I often neglect to mention but
It’s Not too Late! Summer Mid-Atlantic Getaways on Points
Views from Holiday Inn, Solomons Island, Maryland
Regular readers know I am NOT a fan of the traditional Mid-Atlantic beach week. The prices get jacked up to levels that defy logic
RIP Luxury Link
One less tool in the kit: per Forbes hotel site Luxury Link has suddenly shut its doors.
I was on the site just yesterday and while it was letting me
Jetsetter Steals: $20 off $100 with AMEX, Extra $10-30 Off with Promo Code
Highlights from our last $42 stay.
I’m a big fan of Jetsetter, thanks to two $42 stays at the Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas. American Express is offering $20 back on a
7 Farflung Hotel Redemptions
Farflung travel makes up some of the most memorable travels I’ve ever experienced. Now I’m into all kinds of free travel, and all kinds of travel. Relaxing on a beach