Between business and personal travel I'm lucky enough to have accrued status in a few hotel and airline programs. Travel is hard and anything to make it a bit easier or more enjoyable is important. Hotel By the time the year comes to a close I will have spent 57 nights in … [Read more...] about My Hotel and Airline Statuses
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Pre-Cruise Stay: Houston Hobby Fairfield Inn
Because the three couples on our Liberty of the Seas sailing were all arriving in Houston separately, I decided it was best to spend our cruise night there instead of Galveston in case of any flight delays. We ended up booking three king bed rooms at the Fairfield Inn & … [Read more...] about Pre-Cruise Stay: Houston Hobby Fairfield Inn
China: Howard Johnson Pearl Plaza Wuhan
When I saw the itinerary included a Howard Johnson, my expectations were low. In some ways, the Howard Johnson Pearl Plaza Wuhan was the best hotel of the bunch and I would stay here again without hesitation. We got here late and just stayed one night so I didn't get to … [Read more...] about China: Howard Johnson Pearl Plaza Wuhan
China: Grand Barony Xi’an
The hotel Sinorama Holidays booked for us in Xi'an was the Grand Barony Xi'an right in town. There was a square across to the right where you could see people exercising and walking. This is a business and leisure hotel with about 250 rooms. It had a fitness room but I … [Read more...] about China: Grand Barony Xi’an
China: West International Trade Hotel Beijing
Sinorama Holidays booked the West International Trade Hotel Beijing for our first three nights of the Dream of China itinerary. It was non-descript from the outside but the lobby was impressive. I couldn't get all the lobby in one photo because it was so large. Behind me … [Read more...] about China: West International Trade Hotel Beijing