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The Worst Hyatt Hotel Ever. I’ll Never Stay Here Again.

December 1, 2014 by James Larounis 9 Comments

The Worst Hyatt Hotel Ever. I’ll Never Stay Here Again.

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! As a Hyatt Diamond, I like to think I’ve seen some nice properties, including the Park Hyatt Paris Vendome, and soon to be the Park Hyatt Milan. That brings me to what I believe is the worst Hyatt hotel ever, … [Continue reading]

A Great Hyatt Diamond Amenity: Free Starbucks Coffee

November 17, 2014 by James Larounis 2 Comments

A Great Hyatt Diamond Amenity: Free Starbucks Coffee

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! The Hyatt Regency Albuquerque has a really unique Hyatt Diamond perk that I wish other properties would offer. It’s not a welcome amenity, and isn’t in place of any of the other usual benefits such as complimentary breakfast, etc. It’s in … [Continue reading]

Kimpton Really Does Have Great Karma

November 5, 2014 by James Larounis Leave a Comment

Kimpton Really Does Have Great Karma

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! As part of Kimpton’s Inner Circle elite loyalty tier, members are entitled to a free night at all of their new hotels, plus a $50 credit at the hotel restaurant. Last year, I took a 4 night vacation, beginning in … [Continue reading]

It REALLY is dead. The Hyatt Diamond Challenge is no longer.

November 4, 2014 by James Larounis Leave a Comment

It REALLY is dead. The Hyatt Diamond Challenge is no longer.

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! Yesterday, I reported the death of the Hyatt Diamond challenge. I called the Hyatt Gold Passport line to confirm, and they confirmed that the program was no longer. However, I wanted to also reach out to them via Twitter and … [Continue reading]

Kimpton’s Amara Hotel and Spa, Sedona, AZ: Review

October 30, 2014 by James Larounis Leave a Comment

Kimpton’s Amara Hotel and Spa, Sedona, AZ: Review

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! Amara Hotel and Spa: Kimpton has a gorgeous property in Sedona, Arizona, hidden right in the red rocks that is a must visit hotel if you’re exploring the territory north of Phoenix. This property, which is fairly new, was one … [Continue reading]

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