The Manner New York City hotel review
Located on the quiet stretch of New York's Thompson Street, with its graceful sawtooth oaks and Chinese elms, The Manner is an aptly-named boutique hotel that manages to feel both dignified (a home away from…
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,…
A look at the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal renovations
Points and miles enthusiasts are fans of the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal, which is one of many favorite points and mile-lovers. Rooms are often over $2,000 a night and sometimes close to $3,000 –…
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…
What it was like on Amtraks new Acela NexGen trains
Amtrak has joined the 21st century with brand new trains now in service on key routes in the U.S. I've been incredibly interested in and looking forward to the new Amtrak next-generation train sets that…
Impression Isla Mujeres review
After opening in 2023, Impression Isla Mujere has been on TPG'S radar since the property opened up. Several years ago, when she visited Impression Moxche by Secrets, the first Impressive resort and two years later,…
Park Hyatt Tokyo review
I have been visiting Tokyo many times. There are hotels in all types of hotels, from a capsule-style hostel in Akihabara to the ultraluxe Janu Tokyo. The sky-high Park Hyatt Tokyo, best known for its…
Park Hyatt Marrakech review
I have a treasured currency from the points and miles ecosystem, including World of Hyatt points. But a recent trip to Morocco (which was on TPG's Where to Go in 2025 list) for the first…
