Mandalay Bay Renovated Rooms

This past weekend I spent three nights in Vegas in three different Mlife properties — Vdara, Bellagio, and Mandalay Bay.  I not only wanted to try out new properties but also wanted to get as many stay credits as possible towards Hyatt Gold Passport Diamond status for 2016. My favorite room … Read more

iPhone 6s will be the last “s” model

I make it no secret that I am an Apple fan.  Today Apple announced the newest iPhone, dubbed the iPhone 6s.  I believe the iPhone 6s will be the last “s” model iPhone that Apple releases. Ever since the release of the iPhone 3G (the second generation iPhone back in … Read more

Citi Prestige vs Amex Platinum

Citi Prestige vs Amex Platinum

Last week I applied and was approved for an Amex Platinum card after reading about the increased 100k Membership Rewards sign up bonus.  Amex only gives you one sign up bonus per card per lifetime, so I knew I had to wait until the 100k offer came up. When it did, … Read more

Hyatt Regency Istanbul Review

Weekend in Istanbul – Part 1: Air France 777 Business Class Weekend in Istanbul – Part 2: What to See Grand Hyatt Istanbul – Hotel Review Hyatt Regency Istanbul – Hotel Review With a flight at 6:00am, I decided to spend my last night at the Hyatt Regency Istanbul which … Read more

Weekend in Istanbul – Part 2: What to See

Weekend in Istanbul – Part 1: Air France 777 Business Class Weekend in Istanbul – Part 2: What to See Grand Hyatt Istanbul – Hotel Review Hyatt Regency Istanbul – Hotel Review There are two major airports in Istanbul (although a third is under construction that when finished will be … Read more