This fall, we spent a long weekend in Vermont to see the foliage. The Equinox Resort is the place to stay when visiting Manchester, the last stop on our itinerary. Here’s my review of the Equinox Resort Vermont. Booking the Equinox Resort with Points The Equinox Resort is a Luxury Collection property that can be…
Hotel Review: InterContinental Cairo Semiramis
Click here for more from our Egypt vacation series! Last January, we spent three days in Cairo exploring the Pyramids of Giza, Coptic Cairo, and a day trip to Alexandria before heading to Aswan for a Nile cruise. We decided to stay at the InterContinental Cairo Semiramis due to its proximity to the Nile and…
Hotel Review: Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain
This fall, we spent a long weekend in Vermont to see the foliage. On our first full day in Vermont, we drove up to Burlington and stayed at the Hilton Burlington Waterfront. Here’s my review of the Hilton Burlington Waterfront. Booking the Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain with Points The Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain can be…
Hotel Review: St. Regis Abu Dhabi
After four days in Dubai, we headed to Abu Dhabi for the last full day of our epic France and UAE trip. We decided to stay at the St. Regis Abu Dhabi, our first St. Regis stay to date! With its beautiful decor, full-service beach club, and amazing views, we were happy with our choice.…
Hotel Review: Ritz-Carlton Dubai
We started our time in Dubai at Al Maha Desert Resort which I knew would be a tough act to follow. Dubai has a ton of luxury hotels to choose from. I ultimately picked the Ritz-Carlton Dubai because of its large beach and the fact that I could book it at a lower points rate…
Hotel Review: Al Maha Desert Resort Dubai Bedouin Suite
Narrowing down the location of our last big vacation was tough. My husband wanted to go to France while I wanted to go to UAE for two reasons. First, I wanted to fly Etihad First Class Apartments. Second, I wanted to stay at Al Maha Desert Resort in Dubai before Marriott increased the points value.…
Hotel Review: Holiday Inn Niagara Falls Scenic Downtown
Click for more posts from our Midwest road trip! We visited Niagara Falls as the last stop on our road trip and ended up staying at the Holiday Inn Niagara Falls – Scenic Downtown. While the location was perfect, the rest of our stay left a lot to be desired. Here’s my review of the…
Hotel Review: Holiday Inn Express Mount Rushmore/Keystone
Click for more posts from our Midwest road trip! Mount Rushmore was the farthest point on our Midwest road trip. With plenty to due to in the Black Hills of South Dakota, we decided to spend two nights in the area. I chose Keystone as our home base due to its proximity to Mount Rushmore,…
Hotel Review: Renaissance Chicago O’Hare Suites Hotel
I don’t stay in airport hotels often, but occasionally find the need after a late flight. Last fall, we spent one night at the Renaissance Chicago O’Hare, a suites only hotel. Located about 3.5 miles from O’Hare, the Renaissance is a great choice if you need to stay near the airport. Here’s my review of…
Hotel Review: Hilton Chicago
Earlier this year, we visited Chicago for a night before heading to the suburbs to visit family. I chose the Hilton Chicago because I had a Hilton Spend the Night on Us voucher I needed to use from our timeshare presentation in Las Vegas. The voucher only covered $200 of the $270 nightly charge, but…