Waldorf Astoria Pedregal Los Cabos, Mexico: Review

The Waldorf Astoria Pedregal Los Cabos was so impressive, it tied the W Maldives for my favorite resort stay ever. When I review a luxury...
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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...
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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...

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...
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal Review

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...
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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...
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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,...
The Nines Portland

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...
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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...
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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...