In October 2018, an avid Point Hacks reader offered me a free night at this luxurious five-star property in Manhattan. Continue reading…
The St. Regis New York review
Lots of InterContinental properties in latest IHG PointBreaks promotion
Some of the best value to be had from IHG Rewards is the quarterly PointBreaks promotion, where a number of hotels globally of the InterContinental, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn brands are made available for an up to a 90% discount when using points. Continue reading…
Hilton Tokyo King Premium Room – Picture Review
Following a week-long snowboarding trip to Hakuba, my wife and I spent the remaining eight days in one of Tokyo’s busiest and liveliest districts—Shinjuku.
This review includes information about the Hilton Honors loyalty program and associated benefits. Continue reading…
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort review
This review is part of a three-week round-the-world holiday with my partner that we paid for using reward points.
The Maldives had been high on our bucket list for many years, so when we were planning a ski trip to Canada, I started to think creatively about the return trip to Sydney. Considering reward seats are limited across The Pacific and we were ending our time in Canada in Toronto, we decided to continue flying east to get home. Continue reading…
Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai review
This review is part of a three-week, round-the-world holiday with my partner that we paid for using reward points. Continue reading…
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre One Bedroom Suite – Picture Review
The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre is in the centre of downtown Vancouver. It occupies the entire block and is made up of two hotel towers and a residential tower. Continue reading…
Sheraton Centre Toronto Deluxe Room – Picture Review
Following a week on the West Coast of Canada, my partner and I flew to Toronto and stayed at the Sheraton Centre in downtown Toronto for three nights. Continue reading…
Shangri-La Hotel The Marina Cairns – Picture Review
As part of an extensive trip to Far North Queensland, we needed a single night in Cairns before heading out to Port Douglas and the Daintree Rainforest. I leaned on my American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts benefits and secured a room at the Shangri-La. Continue reading…
How to link SPG and Marriott Rewards accounts to get reciprocal status
If you have not linked your Starwood Preferred Guest and Marriott Rewards accounts yet, now is this time to do it. Continue reading…
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi Superior Seaview King Room – Picture Review
Whilst in an extended transit in Abu Dhabi, I needed a hotel room for 18 hours. Given the benefits available by booking through American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts, plus those from status, I figured it was worth giving the St. Regis a go. Continue reading…
Aloft Perth Breezy Corner King Room – Picture Review
Following my Qantas Dreamliner flight from Melbourne to Perth, I needed accommodation for one night before flying back to Sydney. Continue reading…
Four Points Melbourne Docklands Deluxe Harbour View Room – Picture Review
Prior to my Dreamliner flight to Perth, I needed to position to Melbourne and due to the 6:45am flight, it wasn’t possible to fly down from Sydney the morning of departure. I also had business to attend to in Melbourne, so I decided to book a hotel closer to the CBD rather than the airport. Continue reading…
Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas – Picture Review
I have long been wanting to visit the Sheraton Mirage in Port Douglas as a base for exploring Far North Queensland, and the recent refurbishment of the property got me over the line to make a booking earlier this year. Continue reading…