See New Zealand at these luxurious Rosewood lodges
New Zealand is home to dozens of small luxury lodges, from the lush subtropical Bay of Islands in the north to the rugged, glacier-cut valleys of Central Otago in south as well as some of…
The Palace Luxury Collection Hotel Madrid review
Madrid's Palace Hotel was one of the largest and most modern hotels in Europe when it opened in 1912 under the auspices of King Alfonso XIII. Spain was the first country in Spain to provide…
The Peninsula New York luxury hotel review
Although the original Peninsula Hotel was opened in Hong Kong in 1928 and remains an Asian landmark to this day, it is one of the world's smallest ultraluxury hotel chains (with only a few hotels…
Book this South Africa wine country hotel using Hyatt points
One of the biggest complaints I hear about hotel points is that people think they can only earn and redeem them at cookie-cutter hotels, which are part of large chains. Over the last several years,…
First look at the new Recoleta Grand hotel in Buenos Aires
There are a number of points hotels in Buenos Aires, including old favorites such as the Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Argentin Air Es. But the latest points hotel to open in Argentina's capital is…
Rosewood Amsterdam review
No two Amsterdam hotels are alike, but even so, the Rosewood Amsterdam still manages to wow with its uniqueness. It has a monumental brick building that is now the site of its 17th-century orphanage, and…
First in: The new Park Hyatt Johannesburg
ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUYWhispers of Johannesburg's Park Hyatt had been swirling for years, a siren song for luxury travelers. Imagine my delight, then, to not just witness its grand opening, but to be thevery firstguest…
Lufthansa Allegris business class review
Lufthansa's Allegris business class: a revolution in the skies, or a gamble? Your seat assignment will determine if you're soaring in unparalleled luxury or stuck in upgraded purgatory. Choose wisely, traveler. Your dream flight hangs…
First look: Review of Waldorf Astoria Osaka
Forget Tokyo. Osaka is stealing the spotlight! This vibrant metropolis, and the captivating Kansai region it anchors, isn't just on the rise – it's rocketed onto our 2025 must-see destinations list. Prepare to be captivated.Osaka…
Our first look inside the stunning new Capella Taipei
Two nights at Capella Taipei, courtesy of the hotel, sounds like a dream, right? It was. But this review? Purely my own, unfiltered and untainted. Consider this my independent deep dive into Taipei's newest luxury…
