This was my first Hyatt visit in many years and my first as a Diamond. This may sound strange but since I have basically lived at SPG hotels for years, and was able to status match over to Hyatt, this was my first stay and enjoyed comparing their top status to SPG’s top status. So while this is a review of the Dallas airport location, it is also as much a first impression and comparison to #SPGlife if you will, that is, Hyatt status compared to SPG status. First you cannot beat the convenience of this location. My wife and I were in town for just two days and enjoyed some quality time at the DFW AMEX Centurion lounge and the Grand Hyatt is at the same tram stop / gate area as the lounge. As you can see from the above, after exiting security, find the escalators up or…
My fellow BA blogger Ben a.k.a. Lucky is still testing living in hotels full time. I could never ever do this for one simple…
A Delta Points Mileage Run to Wenatchee (EAT) – Planning & positioning for the run A Delta Points Mileage Run to Wenatchee (EAT) -…
Talk about perfect timing. With the value of Delta SkyRubles going down and down each day, I find myself shifting to save much more…
Planning and pricing of the run – 2015 Delta Mileage Run Sheraton Dallas Hotel by the Galleria – 2015 Delta Mileage Run Delta 767-300…
As you can see I am only 1 night away from re-qualifying for my SPG Platinum status for another year. There are a bunch…
After our BAcon14 conference Lisa & I decided to take some time and play around in the Vegas area including a visit to the…
It really is true that EVERYTHING is just big in Vegas and pulling up to The Palazzo does that very well. This place, with…
An 18,000+ point Delta Mileage Run: The planning of the MEGADelta run – Part 1 An 18,000+ point Delta Mileage Run: Positioning to LAX…
I would love for some reader input to tell me if I have made the right call here. In case you are not…
I stay at a fair share of hotels each year. As an SPG Platinum mostly SPG brands. I like even the discount brands…
I am sure these will all sell out VERY fast as there are only 20 rooms up for grabs. The Ala Moana Hotel is…
My fellow BA blogger Loyalty Traveler Ric Garrido popped up this promotion yesterday with all the T&C of the Hilton Latin American & Caribbean…
Some hotels really get it. The Sheraton IAH, very near the airport, is just such a hotel. We stayed at the hotel twice. Once…
