Is Pokémon Go for Travelers?
Did you know that creatures and rewards are found in popular places like Shinjuku station in Tokyo and the waterfront in San Francisco?
On the Way to Rorbu #15 in Lofoten
By the time we arrived in Lofoten the weather had gone from dreary to rainy, and as we drove it progressively got worse. The rain on the windows blurred the postcard picture scenery like one of Bert’s chalk drawings in Mary Poppins.
The Road to Lofoten is Paved with Postcards
Father Time seems to slow his hands when you’re taking a road trip, and this one was no exception. Frosty snow clung to the mountains like powdered sugar on a doughnut, and the air was cool and misty.
10% Back on Hyatt Award Redemptions
Hyatt Gold Passport is running a promotion for holders of the Chase Hyatt credit card, where…
Stayed at Omni Lately? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Data Breach
Interestingly, Omni said they discovered the breach May 30 so maybe they didn’t realize the extent of the malware in time to shut it down before mid-June.
The Little Igloo Hotel That Never Was
In a respectful nod to the native peoples and as thrilling as a child’s winter fort the structure of the hotel itself would be quirky and fun, created in the shape of an igloo.
Hilton Partners With Ugg for Winter Wonderland Offer Down Under
Faux snow, twinkly lights and Ugg sheepskin throws? It’s almost enough for me to turn down the A/C and throw some logs in the fireplace.
Seeing the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)
I sat mesmerized, watching for what felt like hours as the curtain of light undulated and shifted through the night sky.
Why Club Carlson’s New Redemption Option is a Bad Idea
Club Carlson is offering a new use for redeeming Gold Points – covering the cost of…
New Onsite Bike Rental Pilot Program at Select Carlson Rezidor Hotels
If you feel like taking an early morning ride down the still-quiet streets of a city, you can do so without waiting for opening hours at a shop or kiosk.
Pine Cliffs Hotel Reopened and New Ocean Suites Building Introduced
Hopefully this is just a misprint, since it would be extremely disappointing not to mention unusual for a brand new hotel not to offer it.
Getting There in Austrian Business Class
I couldn’t stop laughing, which I tried to muffle by pressing my napkin against my mouth.
Up to 35% off Marriott in Caribbean and Latin America
Here are the participating properties from Marriott’s website and percent savings –
Magic in the Middle East: One Day in Dubai
I passed mounds of perfumed cinnamon colored powders, sacks full of lemony-pine scented frankincense, bright, sweet-smelling orange spices, and heaps of almonds.
Hyatt Gold Passport 2016 Award Category Changes
Hyatt Gold Passport recently refreshed its website, and yesterday they announced the adjustment of hotel award…
A Chocoholic’s Favorite Hotel
If a personal chocolate fountain at the foot of your bed isn’t dangerous for chocoholics, I don’t know what is!
Trip Report: Journey to the Norwegian Arctic
We’ll then go up to the frozen tundra of Svalbard, which is an archipelago about halfway between continental Norway and the North Pole.
Magic in Japan: A Traditional Ryokan Stay
Sleeping so near the floor on something other than a regular bed might make a couple readers cringe, but when it was time to sleep I found that the thick futon mattress was actually quite comfortable and the air smelled fresh and woodsy.
Magic in Japan: Day in Narita
Trip Index: Introduction Getting There – JAL First Class Hotel Review: Ritz-Carlton Tokyo Guide to Tsukiji…
Happy 4th of July!
This is just a quick note to wish a happy 4th of July to all of…
