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…
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Introduction: First Trip to Dubai with My Son!
Hi, welcome to my next trip report. This is the first trip report I have done in quite some time. Excuse me while I dust off my keyboard. The trip to Dubai, with my son Nicholas, came about as I was…
BOOKED: FAMILY TRIP TO DUBAI
I know the blog went silent for the better part of the year. To the point that I almost did not…
Giveaway: Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite Status
First and foremost, I would like to wish you and your families a healthy, happy, and positive new year. Times are trying but we will persevere if we come together to help one another. With that being said, I wanted to do a small gesture by…
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…
Marriott Bonvoy Announces Elite Benefits (2021)
Marriott Bonvoy has announced additional elite benefits for 2021. This elite benefit continues the annual rollout of perks for Marriott elite members. I am a huge…
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…
Review: Sheraton Suites – Dallas/Market Center
I had to be in Dallas a few weeks ago for an event, much like the previous weekend where I stayed at the Aloft Hotel in Arlington. The Dallas Market Center is one of my favorite areas in Dallas. It is home…
Review: Aloft Hotel – Arlington Entertainment District
Two weeks ago, my son had a BMX race in South Dallas and I needed somewhere to spend the night. I am not too familiar with South Dallas so I immediately ruled it out as an area to try my luck…
What is Premium Parking?
I was in Dallas again last weekend because my son had an event. The event was scheduled to run late on Saturday. Instead of making the two hour drive home, I decided to…
Review: Aloft Hotel – Richardson
A few months ago, I went to the Dallas Metro Area to check out the annual Plano Balloon Festival. The festival was supposed to be one of the best in north Texas so I had to check it out. The Dallas/Fort Worth Metro Area is…