Andaz London Liverpool Street Review

Andaz London Liverpool Street Review There are only two Hyatt properties in London (plus one at Heathrow).  The Churchill (Hyatt Regency) and the Andaz London Liverpool Street.  In researching FlyerTalk it seems that both properties are quite nice.  TripAdvisor lists The Churchill as #91 in London while the Andaz is #101. … Read more

Why I won’t be chasing Hyatt Diamond Status

Cost of the Hyatt Diamond Challenge

Why I won’t be chasing Hyatt Diamond Status Hyatt just announced their 4th Quarter promotion, known as “More Points More Play“.  It is a generous promotion (and identical to their 2nd Quarter promo).  In fact it is so generous that I considered doing some mattress running in order to keep … Read more

M life 2x Tier Credits Promotion

M life 2x Tier Credits Promotion I was alerted to an M life 2x Tier Credits Promotion for the month of September.  Reader John received this email from M life on August 22: Earn 2X Tier Credits September 1 – 11 • September 27 – 30 As a special bonus, … Read more

Hilton Auckland Review

Hilton Auckland

Hilton Auckland Review Due to an extremely discounted ticket, I recently spent 24 hours in Auckland, New Zealand.  It was my first visit to Oceania and only third visit to the Southern Hemisphere.  There are no Hyatt properties in New Zealand although a Park Hyatt is under construction.  There is … Read more

Crowne Plaza LAX Review

Crowne Plaza LAX

Crowne Plaza LAX Review On my recent trip to Dublin, I had to position to LAX the evening before my early morning flight.  Using points I had accumulated through a recent IHG promotion, I booked an award night at the Crowne Plaza LAX for 25,000 points. Location The Crowne Plaza LAX is along … Read more