When I grow up I want to be Anthony Melchiorri. What an awesome job he has! If you haven’t heard of Anthony Melchiorri, then you’re not a true hotel geek. Anthony Melchiorri is the man behind Hotel Impossible, the Travel Channels…
The St Regis New York is a landmark hotel in the heart of the city. The hotel is unmistakably breathtaking, elegant and filled with intriguing history and romance – a one-of-a-kind gem. Built in 1904 by Jack Astor, the…
If you’re looking for a close-to-Times-Square hotel, which is not directly in the heart of the hubbub, you’ll love the Element Times Square. The hotel, which is located on 39th Street between 8th and 9th Avenue, is conveniently located close…
A lot has been said, and written, about SPGs current Nice Choice promotion. While this isn’t the most exciting, or lucrative promotion Starwood has ever offered, it’s still free points (or nights, or gift cards, or status, etc…depending on…
I will be in NYC next week and made one of the worst oops a person can make. I only booked 4 nights when I needed 5. Of course, now hotel rates have soared and so I’m going to use…
The Le Meridien Koh Samui is a nice resort, but not as spectacular as I had hoped. Our Flight into Koh Samui arrived 2 hrs late and we arrived at the hotel around 9pm. There was on one to greet…
The Sheraton Royal Orchid is located on the Chao Praya River and is an expansive property with plenty of amenities. The lobby is grand and decorated with traditional Thai designs. The bellmen are very attentive and greeted me by name…
To say that I was excited to spend a long weekend at the St Regis Bangkok would be an understatement. Three days of R&R, great food and great shopping was just what I needed after two weeks of long working…
Back on March 1st, SPGs new Suite Night Benefits took effect. Members who stayed 50 nights in 2011 were awarded 10 suite nights. Since I reached 50 nights for 2012 on April 1st I was awarded an additional 10 suite…
The Le Meridien Khao Lak is in Phang Na province between the beaches and lush tropical rain forests. This was my second visit to the LM Khao Lak. My first trip was in Dec 2010 over the Christmas holiday. I had a…
As I prepare for a month long trip to Thailand (with a 1/2 day stop over in Europe for a quick meeting) I am tying up last minute odds and ends. As I’ve been booking some last minute hotels, rental…
I don’t know about you, but the more I travel, the more germ-o-phobic I become! Some people might find my habits a bit obsessive compulsive, but to a frequent traveler, they’re just normal, every day tasks. Now, after watching Anthony…
You’ve heard the Murray Head song, “One Night In Bangkok”…well, my song’s called 25 nights in Thailand on one suitcase. On May 1st I start a 4 week Thai adventure that will combine some R&R and some business. Week 1…
Details are slowly starting to be revealed about the next SPG promo. Registration begins May 1st The latest Nice News: You’ll have 11 different options, something for every traveler. Starpoints. Free Nights. Merchandise Discounts. Elite Credit. One option: Double Starpoints beginning…
Last week I re-qualified for Platinum Status with SPG through February 2014 and received a nice surprise in my in box – a welcome reward. I got to choose between a $25 SPG award certificate or a one-year magazine subscription. I chose…
What a week it’s been. We’re 100 days into 2012 and I’ve spent more time in Starwood hotels in 2012 than in my own home! Not to mention that I’m blogging from the Le Meridien Piccadilly (plus 5 more nights), plus…