I recently spent three nights at the beautiful Park Hyatt Mallorca. I had a behind-the-scenes visit to the property with Hyatt last fall during the MegaDo, and loved it so much that I decided to return again with my family during our summer Euro trip last month. Rather than a standard review of my own, … [Read More…]

My family and I just spent a few nights exploring the charming and vibrant university city of Heidelberg, Germany, which is an easy, one-hour drive from Frankfurt. In general, Germany as a whole is extremely family-friendly, with plenty to do (heck, even the taxis have pop-up booster seats). I found Heidelberg to be extremely welcoming, charming, … [Read More…]

Two weeks ago, I visited the Grand Hyatt Kauai for the second time. I first visited the resort in June 2012, using my free night certificates from my Hyatt Credit Card, and today, the property is just as beautiful and vast (situated on over 50 aces) as I remembered, and a great place for couples … [Read More…]

Last week, Hilton invited and hosted me along with a few other bloggers on an immersive visit to their headquarters in Tyson’s Corner, VA,. During our visit, we had a chance to speak directly and candidly with Hilton’s CEO, Christopher Nassetta, and Mark Weinstein of Hilton Honors to get answers to some of our burning … [Read More…]

United’s much-anticipated Polaris lounge in Houston opens its doors to the public on Friday, June 29, 2018. Joining Chicago (ORD), San Francisco (SFO), and Newark (EWR), IAH is now home to the 4th Polaris lounge. Earlier this morning, I had the opportunity to tour the lounge during a media preview event. United’s new Polaris lounge … [Read More…]

With close to 2 million residents, Montreal is one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world. Not only is Montreal an amazing culture of old warm charm, but it also blends in perfectly with new world vitality. With over 100 ethnic communities, the unique and multicultural city offers phenomenal art and food scenes as … [Read More…]

United’s much-anticipated Polaris lounge in Newark opens its doors to the public on June 4, 2018. Joining Chicago (ORD) and San Francisco (SFO), EWR is now home to the 3rd Polaris lounge. Earlier this morning, I had the opportunity to tour the lounge during a media event. United’s new Polaris lounge at EWR is conveniently … [Read More…]

I took a short trip to London for the first time in March, and no visit to London is truly complete without experiencing the quintessentially English custom of a traditional afternoon tea. I enjoy my daily cup of tea at home, and also while traveling because it’s a relaxed affair, allowing me to savor each moment, … [Read More…]

I enjoy affordable, warm-weather destinations with plenty of family-friendly outdoor attractions. With that in mind, Jacksonville, Florida’s “Kids Free November” promotion that I stumbled upon last fall really caught my attention. For the past several years, our normal go-to spot to escape the cold has been Miami, and aside from Miami and Orlando, I hadn’t … [Read More…]

As cheesy as it may sound, my 2018 resolution was to visit a new country every month. With my personal goal in mind, I decided to take a last-minute trip to London with my son in March because believe it or not – I’ve never been to the UK (not even on a layover!). While … [Read More…]