Our latest adventure took us to Iceland, the land of fire and ice, home of everlasting winter mixed with plenty of volcanic activity.
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Hayes Mansion San Jose: A Historic-Looking Hilton in the Suburbs
The Hayes Mansion San Jose is a Hilton Curio Collection hotel situated outside the hustle and bustle of the city and nestled in a quiet area.
Continue readingHilton Brussels Grand Place: A Great Location in Central Brussels
The Hilton Brussels Grand Place is next to the Brussels Central train station and is walkable to many sites, making this a great option for tourists.
Continue readingDéjà Vu: Is Hilton Going to Devalue Again in 2026?
The Hilton CEO’s recent comments assuage no fears about another looming devaluation, and I think it’s time to sound the alarm before it happens again.
Continue readingThe Value of a Hilton Elite Night (2026)
The challenge in valuing a Hilton elite night is how to evaluate earning status the hard way against the proliferation of easy status from credit cards.
Continue readingTrip Introduction: Cheese and Chocolate in Western Europe
Our latest adventure takes us back to Europe, this time to both Amsterdam and Brussels. Both cities have a lot of activities for kids, and plenty of delicious food.
Continue readingHilton Honors Diamond Reserve: New But A Loyalty Miss
To us, the new Hilton Honors Diamond Reserve status is an intention to mirror Marriott Ambassador status, but they got lost along the way.
Continue readingAn Update on Hilton Award Pricing: Is the Devaluation Reversed?
The past year was particularly rough on Hilton award pricing, so why not look at another potential change and see what’s happening?
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