I had an excellent experience on this trip—nothing unpleasant happened, and everything felt incredibly enjoyable. Honestly, it was hard to imagine anywhere on earth being more comf...

The oldest section of the Red House, the Victorian Building, was built in 1888 and is now 134 years old. Over those 134 years, this iconic red-roofed property has been the setting...

Overall, the hotel environment was quite satisfying, but the attention to detail was not very strong. If you’re traveling with kids, you may want to consider other options. For cou...

Even though I only stayed for two nights, this hotel still left a strong impression on me. The family-friendly features, especially the amenities and arrangements for children, wer...

As July approached, I had several Hilton and Marriott free night certificates about to expire, so I redeemed two 50,000-point certificates for a stay at W Xiamen—and instantly fell...

Marriott co-branded hotel credit cards now offer Free Night awards through welcome bonuses, annual benefits, and spending bonuses, so many people are accumulating more of these cer...

A year and a half after opening, Andaz Xiamen has already become a favorite for many travelers. I’ve always stubbornly wished that every hotel group had a sub-brand dedicated to ex...

First published on US Credit Card 101 — Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas review....

The hardware is up to standard, but the service is concerning. If you’re going to Tianjin, I’d recommend the Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin or Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin instead; both are p...

It feels like a century has passed since I last wrote an article here (mostly because I was lazy). Hey, folks, I’m back. I actually hadn’t stayed at a hotel purely for leisure in a...

This post is a trip report on redeeming a Chase FN for a Memorial Day stay at the InterContinental San Diego....