Not everyone has the appetite to stay 50+ nights in a hotel chain to earn elite status, so what are the ways to get something comparable?
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The Reykjavik EDITION: Simple Luxury But Not Perfect
The Reykjavik EDITION has a lot of good things going for it including an excellent location, but storage in your room negatively stands out.
Continue readingHyatt’s 2026 Award Category Changes: The Other Shoe Drops
We’ve known about the impending World of Hyatt award pricing changes but now we finally learn about the category changes.
Continue readingHyatt Brand Rankings 2026: A Clear Look at How World of Hyatt Loyalty Has Started to Fall Behind
With the 2026 Hyatt devaluation, we thought it would be worthwhile to take a closer look at its brand rankings and what it all means.
Continue readingSofitel London Heathrow: Great for LHR Terminal 5
We needed a quick overnight hotel in London Heathrow, so we looked at the Sofitel, which is directly connected to Terminal 5.
Continue readingTrip Introduction: Springtime in the Land of Fire and Ice
Our latest adventure took us to Iceland, the land of fire and ice, home of everlasting winter mixed with plenty of volcanic activity.
Continue readingIt’s Back! Delta Elite Status (MQD) From Stays, Cars, and Cruises
It’s time for another short-lived promotion to earn Delta elite status (MQD) from hotel stays, car rentals, and cruises, but why not make it permanent?
Continue readingCan You Gift Free Nights to Others? A Guide By Hotel Chain
The question comes up from time to time, but let’s address it straight up: can you gift free nights to someone else or is it not allowed?
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