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Review: “New” Singapore Suites FRA-JFK (Team Review!)

Review: "New" Singapore Airlines A380 Suites from Frankfurt to New York This is going to be a very unique review that I'm pretty thrilled about. Last December, there was a huge dump of award availability on...
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Roomers Munich: Lightning Review

I stayed just one night at the Roomers in Munich, Germany, curious about this relatively obscure sub-brand within the Autograph Collection by Marriott. There are only three Roomers hotels, all in Germany. This will...

Ventana Big Sur Review #2: Tim’s Experience

Last summer, I stayed at the wonderful Alila Ventana Big Sur resort. You can read my own review of the Ventana Big Sur here. More reviews are always better, though, right? And our MilesTalk Facebook...
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Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal Review (Mexico)

Editor's Note: The following review was written by MilesTalk Facebook group moderator Tim Ritsema. I'm posting on his behalf. This is a property that is very high on my wishlist as it not only looks...
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SLS Beverly Hills: Lightning Review

Just before COVID, I did a run of West LA Marriott Bonvoy properties to see which offered the best Titanium treatment. On that trip, I visited: Le Meridien Delfina – Santa Monica Ritz Carlton –...
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Miraval Arizona Review

Overview In October, Hyatt brought back the BOGO (Buy One Night, Get One Free) promotion for Miraval. This is a promo that they've run before, although this year, with demand higher, they limited it to...
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72 Hours in Portland, Oregon (+ Lightning Reviews of The Nines and Kimpton Vintage)

I'd never been to Portland, OR before. I'd never even been to Oregon... But it had been on my list for a long time and it didn't disappoint! 72 Hours in Portland, Oregon A lot of...
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Review: Ventana Big Sur

I tried to make this another MilesTalk Lightning Review (TM), where I aim to give you all the info you need about a hotel or flight in around 1,000 words or less, but this hotel...
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3 Days in Alaska for Under $750 With Miles and Points (Including First Class...

Overview: 3 Days in Alaska for Under $750 With Miles and Points I know, I know - it was a BIT crazy. I flew to from New York to Anchorage, Alaska this past Tuesday for...
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LXR Oceana Santa Monica Hotel: Lightning Review

Welcome back to my series of "Lightning Reviews" - where I let you know what you need to know about a flight or hotel experience without getting so deep in the weeds that you...