The Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa is not the typical resort in the Greater Phoenix area. Not only is it unique and interesting, but I found it to be paradise in the Sonoran Desert! As one of the newest Andaz hotels in the Hyatt chain, I couldn’t wait to check it out. Andaz hotels...
I Won Hyatt Globalist – Now What?
I consider myself to be generally lucky. Sometimes, I am not that surprised at my luck. Other times, that luck genuinely surprises me. Recently several other points & miles bloggers held a giveaway where the prize was a year of World of Hyatt Globalist status. One of those bloggers was Kathy, from Will Run for Miles – a travel fitness...
Dos & Don’ts of Staying at an All-Inclusive Resort
Staying at an all-inclusive resort seems simple. You show up then relax, eat, and drink until your heart’s content, right? As I found out, not exactly. The resorts offer a wide variety of restaurants, bars, pools, and other activities. After getting an amazing deal on airfare to Cancun, I chose to stay at the Hyatt...
Stargazing at Hyatt Regency Maui
One of the lesser known activities at the Hyatt Regency Maui (at Kaanapali Beach/Lahaina) is stargazing – or what Hyatt calls the “Tour of the Stars”. The first night staying at the Hyatt, I was absolutely amazed by the number of stars that are visible even with the ambient light walking around the property. ...
Hyatt Place LAX/El Segundo Review
I would like to say that I try to have realistic expectations whenever I stay at a hotel, especially one at which I have never stayed before. Though I know I tend to hold some hotel chains to a higher standard than others (Hyatt vs IHG, which own Holiday Inns). That being said, I...
Hyatt Visa Unboxing
Recently the Frequent Flier community forum, MilePoint, had a premium membership that included Hyatt Platinum status through March 2014, among other various perks. While the Chase Hyatt-branded Visa card is a valuable credit card to have, applying for it while you have Platinum or Diamond status makes it even more valuable. As you may...