Hyatt Regency Bellevue Review The West Coast of the US has been hit hard this month by forest fires. Currently there is hazardous levels of smoke in the air. I decided it would be nice to get out of my stuffy apartment so I booked a night at the Hyatt … Read more
Caesars Diamond Celebration Dinner during COVID One of the perks of being a Caesars Diamond elite, even if you get it through a status match, is the $100 annual Diamond Celebration dinner. Right now there are more limited options of restaurants (all buffets are closed, for example) — those that … Read more
If you are a citizen of the USA, you can register to vote! First time voter? Here is an easy checklist: https://www.vote411.org/first-time-voter-checklist Find out if and where you are registered: https://www.nass.org/can-I-vote/voter-registration-status For more information about voting in your state, visit https://www.usa.gov/election-office
Caesars Rewards Diamond Status Explained – 2020 Update 2020 has been a tough year on travel. Vegas essentially shut down for a few months. Fortunately the second half of 2020 looks to be a lot brighter and 2021 is sure to bring back a sense of Vegas normal. In the … Read more
SingleRoadTrip: Leg 5 – Moab to Seattle Catch up on Leg 4 of my trip here. Day 19 – Moab to Capitol Reef National Park to Richfield, UT – 219 miles My plan was to go from Moab to Capitol Reef National Park in central Utah where I would camp … Read more
SingleRoadTrip: Leg 4 – Montrose, CO to Moab Catch up on Leg 3 of my trip here. Day 16 – Montrose, CO to Grand Junction to Moab – 213 miles Montrose is just outside one of the lesser known National Parks: Black Canyon of the Gunnison. So before setting out … Read more
Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Review It is very rare for me to stay at a Best Western. Last summer I stayed at the NOFO Hotel in Stockholm which is part of the Best Western brand. The last time I stayed at an actual Best Western property was ten years … Read more
DoubleTree Durango Review Durango, Colorado is touristy western town at the southern end of the Million Dollar Highway 550. I was planning on taking the drive up through Silverton and Ouray to Montrose before cutting back to Utah to visit the parks. I spent one night at the DoubleTree Durango, … Read more
SingleRoadTrip: Leg 3 – Page, AZ to Catch up on Leg 2 of my trip here. Day 10: Page, AZ to Monument Valley – 124 miles I had hoped to check out some sites between Page and Monument Valley, but with COVID striking the Navajo Nation hard, many sites were … Read more
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa Review While I didn’t have a great first impression of the Regency Tamaya, it ended up being an over all good stay; all things considered. I booked my stay using a Hyatt Privé agent. During COVID, the property was running a 3rd night free … Read more
SingleRoadTrip: Leg 2 – Sacramento to Page, AZ Catch up on Leg 1 of my trip here. Day 5 – Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe to Reno – 160 miles I started off the day with a walk around the Capitol Building in Sacramento, just across from the Hyatt Regency. … Read more
The Loneliest Road in America – US Route 50 Today I drove what Life magazine called the “Loneliest Road in America” — US Highway 50 from Carson City to Baker, Nevada. It is also the route of the old Pony Express and part of the trail of emigrants and gold … Read more
Hyatt Regency Sacramento Governors Suite Review In looking for a hotel in Sacramento, I noticed that all room types at the Hyatt Regency were being offered at the same price. I decided to book the top category of room, the Governor’s Suite. These rooms are recently updated and are Premium … Read more
SingleRoadTrip: Leg 1 – Seattle to Sacramento Day 1 – Seattle to Portland – 173 Miles The first day of my trip was a quick Seattle to Portland down I-5. I stayed the night at the new Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland and had dinner with a friend in the area. … Read more
Hyatt Promotions 2020 Hyatt currently has three very generous promotions. Below I break down each promotion and help you navigate whether a paid stay or a points stay makes more sense. Paid Stays A Warm Welcome Awaits The first promotion is for paid stays when you book by September 8, … Read more