Hostel v. Hotel v. Friend’s Home
The question of the day is do you stay in a hostel when traveling to a foreign land, do you opt for a hotel, or do you stay at a friend's home when available?
The Vineyard Cottages Auckland: Best Hideaway Yet
Vineyard Cottages is part of the Tahiti Triumph Trip Report. It covers the following cities:
NYC JFK
Dubai, UAE
Shanghai, China
Papeete, Tahiti
Bora Bora, Tahiti
Moorea, Tahiti
Auckland, New Zealand
Hong Kong Island
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ibis Auckland Airport: Bring Your Own Push Cart
After enduring the return leg in coach from Tahiti to New Zealand, I arrived in Auckland exhausted. I thought I made the convenient choice booking the ibis at Auckland airport.
Hilton Moorea: Fun in the Sun
Hilton Moorea Hotel Review is part of the Tahiti Triumph Trip Report. It covers the following cities:
NYC JFK
Dubai, UAE
Shanghai, China
Papeete, Tahiti
Bora Bora, Tahiti
Moorea, Tahiti
Auckland, New Zealand
Hong...
White Lotus Hotel Review: If Entitled Points Travel Was a TV Series
I'm still in my basement (see 11 Reasons Why I Still Don’t Want to Travel), and I'm running out of content. That and golf (see TPOL Chokes, Loses) are why I haven't adhered to...
IC Bora Bora Thalasso: Cockroach, No A/C, Some Champagne, What The Duck!
The Intercontinental Bora Bora Thalasso Spa Hotel Review is part of the Tahiti Triumph Trip Report. It covers the following cities:
NYC JFK
Dubai, UAE
Shanghai, China
Papeete, Tahiti
Bora Bora, Tahiti
Moorea, Tahiti
Auckland, New...
Hyatt Regency Miami: You’re Not Staying Here Anyway
I'm sure no one cares to read about the Hyatt Regency in downtown Miami. Most people who do visit this terrible city will not be staying downtown anyway (see Air TPOL Retiring From Travel)....
Grand Hyatt Amman: Service, Yes!
With only one night, left in Jordan, I used points to stay at the Grand Hyatt Amman. While the hotel was centrally located, I would have rather...
Dead Sea: A Must See Before You Die
After enduring the hike of Petra, I needed a return to relaxation. Without a plan, I hopped into the Uber and told him to take me to the Dead Sea.
Le Meridien Amman: Still Worth a Review
With two nights for the price of one, I have nothing but great memories of Le Meridien Amman.
