After a day at Disneyland and a hotel night down in Orange County, we needed a hotel that was closer to LAX before jumping on the inaugural Delta flight to Papeete, Tahiti the following morning. While there are a number of great airport hotels in Los Angeles, once our plans were finalized to go to the Lakers game, we wanted a hotel within walking distance to Crypto.com … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hilton Checkers Los Angeles
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The Final Companion Pass Flight: DCA-SNA
We have had the Southwest Companion Pass since early 2018 and have made sure to use it to its max. I estimate that we likely received nearly five figures worth of free flights throughout the life of the pass, although I really should have taken time to add up the total value. The pass has allowed me to enjoy numerous experiences that I would not have otherwise been able to … [Read more...] about The Final Companion Pass Flight: DCA-SNA
Hotel Review: Sheraton Park Hotel Disneyland
I am not too often impressed with domestic hotels. I have found that they are frequently less likely to offer elite benefits to guests, and the overall experience, compared to their international counterparts, have been lacking. To say the least, the Sheraton Park pleasantly surprised me. From a few days before the stay until checkout, I had a rather good experience with … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Sheraton Park Hotel Disneyland
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal: Did Not Disappoint
There are some hotels in the points and miles world that are frequently discussed including the St. Regis Maldives, Park Hyatt Paris Vendome and the Conrad Bora Bora Nui. These hotels often pose great value from a points perspective, typically allowing you to redeem your points or miles at 200%+ of what they are typically worth. The Waldorf Astoria Los Pedregal, which … [Read more...] about Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal: Did Not Disappoint
Free Grubhub Delivery for Students
Student life is often not a life of luxury. Through the ups and downs, the most common complaint I hear from my friends and peers at college is about the food quality. The idea that the on-campus dining around UVA is good is not a popularized thought, not to mention limited dietary options. Unfortunately, first-year students are required to have a dining plan … [Read more...] about Free Grubhub Delivery for Students
