It’s always exciting when there’s news of a new higher-end hotel or resort coming down the pike. It’s even more exciting when it’s almost ready for guests. In April 2023, groundbreaking …
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Hotels
The St. Pancras Renaissance Is Rebranding—And Losing One of Its Best Perks
by joehegby joehegThe St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London is about to enter a new era—one that comes with a new name, a new Marriott brand, and the closure of one of its …
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Years ago, when Sharon asked one of her Japanese friends, who had hiked up Mt. Fuji what it was like, the reply was that Fuji-san was “much more beautiful from …
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Hotel properties change brands all of the time. Sometimes it’s a brand change under the same corporate umbrella, like the Andaz Wall Street becoming a Hyatt Centric hotel. Other times …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Marriott’s Swan Reserve Is Opening In August-ish?
by joehegby joehegThere’s been much buzz about the new Swan Reserve hotel set to open at Walt Disney World. It’s one of the first non-Disney hotels to open on Disney’s property since …
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There are several ways to estimate the value of a point in a hotel loyalty program. Many websites that publish guides giving you what each point is worth or its …
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Weekly Recap
Similar American & Alaska Planes Feel Different, How WDW/DL Fool You, Countries You Can’t Enter If You’ve Had A DUI, How Hotels Plan Room Assignments, & More!
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHappy Saturday friends, and hooray, it’s finally the weekend! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we …
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We needed a place to stay for a long weekend trip to San Francisco. I had a 50,000 point free night from my Bonvoy Brilliant AMEX card, so I started …
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We try to visit Bern’s Steak House in Tampa, Florida at least once a year. It’s one of our favorite places to eat, anywhere. We love going with friends and …