I received this email from Hyatt Hotels congratulating me on my 50th unique Hyatt Hotel stay. With your recent travels, you’ve done it again – you’ve reached another Hyatt Milestone. It’s even more rare and special than the last, and your travel trail is longer than ever. From your first Hyatt hotel stay at Hyatt … Read More
Win a Trip to Copenhagen with the Radisson Blu Egg Chair Design Contest
There’s a new contest from Radisson Blu in collaboration with Republic of Fritz Hansen: The Radisson Blu Egg Chair Design Contest A bit of background: In 1960, legendary architect Arne Jacobsen designed the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, now known as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel. As part of that project, he designed the famous … Read More
Bonus 5,000 Gold Passport Points for Massage or Facial at Park Hyatt NYC’s Spa Nalai
Hyatt is running a promotion for it’s Diamond Gold Passport members – if you get a 90-minute facial or massage at the Spa Nalai at the Park Hyatt in New York City, you will receive a bonus of 5,000 Gold Passport points. Let me say this – the Spa Nalai looks incredible – and, knowing … Read More
My View From The Hyatt and I am not Complaining
Hi everyone. It’s just another manic Monday, I wish it was Sunday…. This weekend was to be a quiet weekend. Saturday, I was determined to get out the door fairly early to go for a run, as rain was in the forecast. The phone rings. It’s Won’t Run. Remember that great blues rock band we … Read More
The Curious Hotel Luxury Tax in Delhi, India – Fraud or Legit?
Some hotels in India calculate hotel taxes based on the supposed published or rack rate of the room instead of the rate actually paid by the guest. Is this valid?
Bargain Prices for NYC Hotels Tonight
Those of us who live in the path of the predicted blizzard are bracing for this storm which has been described as “monster” “severe” and “historic.” Frankly, this feels very apocalyptic. I live in New York City and the news is dedicated to “severe weather alerts” with frequent mentions of threats of “thundersnow” and “power … Read More
Home (at Hyatt) For Christmas
I’m not Christian, but having family that lives all over the country means that we get together yearly at Christmastime- when schools and businesses are closed. I grew up in a suburb of New York, on Long Island, in the home where my parents still live. The home has become too large for my parents, … Read More
Czech it out! 4-Star Prague Hotel Under $4 Per Night
A 4-star Prague Hotel for 85 CZK – Is this too good to be true?
Use Hyatt Place $150/$50 Amex Offer on Hyatt Gift Cards
There is a current American Express offer for HYATT PLACE HOTELS – Spend $150 or more, get $50 back. Get a 1X $50 statement credit by using your enrolled Card to spend a total of $150+ on all room charges, including room rate, at Hyatt Place hotels between 11/28/14 & 2/28/15. Check out must occur … Read More
Blogger Hotel Reviews: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly
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A New York frequent flyer who elegantly combines her passions for worldwide travel, running a gazillion marathons all over the globe and staying fit ... without sacrificing her fancy for good wine and food.