Our flights were supposed to work in such a way that Nicholas and I would arrive a bit more than six hours before…
Hotel Reviews
Review: Four Points by Sheraton – Oklahoma City Airport
To kick our cruise off right , I decided to stay in Oklahoma City the night before our flights to Orlando. The decision came down to whether I wanted to drive…
Review: Le Meridien Dallas – The Stoneleigh
My son and I recently returned from a short stay in Dallas. The purpose of the trip was to get away for…
Hospitality at Le Meridien – The Stoneleigh
I have been in a constant state of tiredness for the past two weeks but was able to take some time out to celebrate Nicholas’…
Review: Marriott Hotel – Al Jaddaf
After spending one night at the Sheraton Hotel at The Mall of Emirates, it was time for us to make…
Review: Sheraton Hotel – Mall of Emirates
During the planning of this trip, I expected to stay at the Dubai Marriott Harbor Hotel and Suites. The hotel was approximately ~$200 USD/night until about two weeks prior to the flight. At that time…
Review: Marriott Costa Rica – Double Bed Suite
My friends and I spent five nights in Jaco at a really nice condo in a gated community. We decided to spend the last night in San Jose as our flights to Dallas and Miami were leaving a bit after noon. Having stayed at both the Courtyard by Marriott in Alajuela and…
Review: Four Points by Sheraton – Midland
I had to be in Midland a couple of months ago for a medical appointment. The visit was later in the afternoon so I was given permission to stay over night, at no charge…
Review: Renaissance Hotel and Spa – Montgomery
In October 2019. I had to be in Montgomery, Alabama for some military training. The training was scheduled to last five weeks so I needed my car to get around as opposed to bumming a ride from a…
Review: Marriott Hotel – Houston North
Houston is a great city, not only in Texas, but in the United States. It is one of my favorite cities to visit because I have quite a few family and friends in/around the city. My second favorite reason…
Review: Renaissance Waterford – Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is one of my favorite cities to visit. It is laid back and has way less traffic than my favorite city, Dallas. On this particular trip, I had to be in Oklahoma City for one of my…
Review: 9 Hours Capsule Hotel – Narita International Airport
I was not able to make my connection on Singapore Airlines to Los Angeles. The Singapore Airlines’ agents were kind enough to give me options of hotels in and near Narita International Airport while I sorted out…
Phillips Loop Blog Top 10 YouTube Videos (2020)
The past year was unusually quiet one for me. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and military restrictions, my travel was almost non-existent. Since I did not travel, my reviews were few…
Review: Hilton Seahawk – Fukuoka
I decided to book the Hilton Sea Hawk in Fukuoka for our short stay in the city. There were two main reasons for staying at the property: 1) location/amenities…
Review: Aloft Hotel – Bangkok
After landing at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, I made my way through customs. The entire process took less than 20 minutes. Before long, I was curbside where I tried and tried to order Uber. I finally asked…