Category: Reviews

Trips taken using miles and/or points

  • St. Regis Toronto

    St. Regis Toronto

    How to use your Marriott free night sign up bonus Earlier this year, Marriott offered 5 free night certificates (worth 50,000 points each) as the sign up bonus for the American Express Marriott Business card. Yes, it has an annual fee of $250. However, simple match tells you that 5 hotel nights will cost far…

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  • Tranquil Vermont Getaway at Kimpton: A Pet Friendly Luxury Hotel

    Tranquil Vermont Getaway at Kimpton: A Pet Friendly Luxury Hotel

    A pet friendly hotel in the beautiful mountains of Vermont This boutique property is located in the small town of Manchester, Vermont, a lovely village with shops and restaurants dotted around the main road. There is a large Orvis flagship store as well as a Range Rover driving course. Along with a few golf courses…

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  • Park Hyatt NYC

    Park Hyatt NYC

    A few years ago, the World of Hyatt program had a promotion offering double Elite Night Credits per stay. We had a bunch of stays already booked, so we registered for the deal and were able to move up in status, to their highest tier, Globalist. Once achieved, the status runs in the year you…

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  • Punta Cana

    Punta Cana

    Sun, sand and friendly people! This trip was a quick one-just 4 nights. We needed a break from some stressful life events, so we used our Hyatt points to stay at the Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana for FREE! This all inclusive property is stunning! Beautiful grounds, amazing pools and a large stretch of powdery white…

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