The Shay Culver City Pool

Lightning Review: The Shay, Culver City, CA (Hyatt) + Cole’s French Dip and Sheng...

Updated January 29, 2025 to reflect some changes since this initial review in March of 2023. Ironically, in this last stay, I was in...
Sotovento at Andaz Mayakoba

Andaz Mayakoba to Transform into Alila Mayakoba

I already alluded to this in my review of the Andaz Mayakoba earlier this month, but we didn't have details.  Today, Hyatt has put out...

Hyatt Bonus Journeys Return – 2X – 3X Points / Stay

If you are staying with Hyatt (or were on the fence about a booking) between January 27 and March 28, 2025, you're going to...
Grand Hotel Victoria Concept and Spa

Review: Grand Hotel Victoria Concept and Spa, Menaggio, Lake Como, Italy (An SLH /...

(Originally published July9, 2023 - Minor updates were made in 2025 to reflect booking under the Hilton partnership instead of Hyatt) Last year, Nick from...
Sotovento at Andaz Mayakoba

Andaz Mayakoba Review: Great Inside but Rough Around the Edges

I wasn't really sure how to title this because rarely have I (actually we - me, my wife, and our 2 year old) enjoyed...
Under Canvas Acadia

New Hyatt Double Elite Night Promotion – at Under Canvas

This one is quite limited in scope yet might be useful for some. Under Canvas is their "glamping" brand. Per Hyatt: "Offer: World of Hyatt members...
aa Hyatt partnership expands

World of Hyatt and AAdvantage Expand Partnership

UPDATE: Additional context added. Seems this was not as straightforward as it seemed! Notably, this release buries at the end that Hyatt stays will...
Atlantis Toddler's Splash Pad and Pool

Baha Mar vs. Atlantis: Which is Best With a Toddler?

In the early days of the blog, I never would have imagined writing an article like this, yet here we are ;-)  It's a question...

New Hyatt / AAdvantage Status Trial Offer (for Hyatt Status)

If you are Platinum Pro or higher with American Airlines' Aadvantage program, you're up for yet another chance to secure the coveted Hyatt Globalist...
Under Canvas

Hyatt Adds Luxury Camping – Under Canvas

At first, I thought this was an entirely new brand. But it's actually part of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. That means it has the same...