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Honeymoon Hotel 5 Review: Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong & Food Extravaganza!
HIGHLIGHTS: Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong Yes, this is a Hyatt. We needed to stay in North…
Honeymoon Hotel 4 Review: Conrad Hong Kong
HIGHLIGHTS: Conrad Hong Kong The Conrad Hong Kong treated us to an oversized suite, with plenty of welcome…
Is Jet Lag Worse Going East or West?
Jet lag is an awful part of travel and it's unavoidable. Changing continents takes its toll. But does direction matter? Is jet lag worse going east or west?
Honeymoon Hotel 2 Review: Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Japan + Osaka Station Eating!
HIGHLIGHTS: Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers This one was a quick stay – highlights include the decent…
5 Reasons Why 5-Star Hotels Are Overrated
Finding yourself looking for luxury hotels with your points? Here are my reasons why 5-star hotel stays are overrated and you should probably skip them.
My Top Posts Of 2019 As We Enter 2020
As we enter the new year, I thought I'd take a look back at the top posts from 2019 as my first calendar year with Travel Update comes to a close.
Travel Privilege Tuesday: The Richness of U.S. Credit Card Rewards
Have you ever thought about how much value the banks offer you to sign up for a new card? The richness of U.S. credit card rewards is actually unique.
Should You Get a Credit Card Without a Sign-Up Bonus?
Picking up a new card with a great welcome offer is the best way to bank a bunch of points. But can getting a credit card without a sign-up bonus be worth it?
This Flight Completely Skips Christmas Every Year
Ever thought about the impact time zones have on your travel plans? In some cases, you can miss an entire day, which can be especially bad if its a holiday!
Ranking the American Express Membership Rewards Earning Cards
This post presents my ranking of the American Express Membership Rewards Earning cards based on earning structures and sign-up bonuses.
