Finding a hotel that balances luxury with high-value points redemptions in the Middle East can be a challenge. During our brief trip to the UAE, we stayed at the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl to see if this Hyatt Category 4 property lived up to its reputation as a lower-cost luxury option on the Corniche. Here’s everything you need to know…
We spent 24 hours at the Hilton Doha using Hilton Honors points for a short stopover. While our stay was mostly enjoyable, it was largely defined by the high value we received from Hilton Diamond status. But one specific issue had a significant negative impact. Here’s what we enjoyed about our stay and the one thing that nearly ruined it.
We book a lot of hotels every year from weekend breaks to long-haul getaways, and from independent boutiques to big-brand resorts. After hundreds of nights on the road, we’ve learned which hotel strategies actually make a difference when booking and during the stay. These practical hotel tips help us find better rooms, avoid inflated rates, and add comfort for a smoother travel experience. Plus one…
CitizenM has become one of our reliable go-to hotels, and now that it’s joining Marriott, we think more travelers will hop on board. The brand has a very specific style and layout that you can count on, whether you’re checking into Paris, LA, or Taipei. After several stays, we’ve noticed the things that consistently work really well and a few things that don’t. Here’s the…
Our favorite meal of the year came from a restaurant in Riga, Latvia, and after our experience we weren’t surprised to find out it’s in the Michelin Guide.
Are you planning a trip to Roatan Island? It’s one of our favorite spots in the world, and we recommend splitting your time between West Bay and West End. West End has a more local and bohemian vibe than West Bay and is perfect for travelers focused on diving. You won’t find a long sandy beach here, but you will find great restaurants, lively bars,…
Rio de Janeiro is the perfect spot to mix relaxation, sightseeing, and nightlife. And there’s no better base than the Hotel Emiliano – a stylish Small Luxury Hotels property right in the heart of Copacabana Beach and just a short stroll to Ipanema. We spent five nights here and loved every minute. Here’s why we loved it and how we saved nearly $300 a night…
West Bay is one of the most popular areas to stay in Roatán for a reason: calm blue water, a sandy beach that’s easy to walk, and some of the best snorkeling right from the shore. We’ve stayed at a range of hotels here, from higher-end resorts to smaller, budget-friendly options. Here are some of the top spots in this area for beach vibes and…
We’ve stayed in more than 70 apartments around the world — many through Airbnb — and we all know they don’t always live up to the pictures or inflated reviews. That’s why we wanted to boil it down to our favorite 10 that you can still book today. Are they all perfect? No. But we find that Airbnbs offer an affordable and comfortable way to…
We recently stayed on Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic — which is one of the most gorgeous high-traffic vacation spots in the world. With direct flights from many cities — and its location less than 30-minutes from the airport — Bavaro Beach is an easy and ideal place to unwind without a lot of hassle getting there. But of course, all this comes…
