From the upper levels of the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, the pools appear to tumble down the hillside toward Playa Penca, where the water was so clear and blue during our visit that it looked more like somewhere in the Caribbean than the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. There are 10 pools altogether, […]
The Best Theft-Proof Travel Purses (I’ve Tried Them All!)
If you’ve ever watched someone realize their wallet is gone halfway through a European vacation (or if you’re me, you know the feeling firsthand), you know why anti-theft bags have become so popular. I’ve traveled to more than 65 countries, and while I’ve thankfully only been pickpocketed once (Berlin, if you’re curious), it was enough […]
Can You Book Rosewood on Points? Here’s Why We Don’t
Every time I post a luxury hotel, someone inevitably asks the same question: “Can I book this on points?” Sometimes for IHG, Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton, the answer is yes. The better question, though, is whether you should. One thing I’ve noticed after years of collecting points is that many people become so focused on […]
Can You Book Four Seasons on Points? Yes, But I Wouldn’t – Here’s Why
As someone who books travel for hundreds of families per year, one of the questions I get is whether resorts like Four Seasons can be booked on points. The answer is technically yes, but it’s probably not the redemption you want to make. Unlike Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, and IHG, Four Seasons doesn’t have a loyalty […]
Is Four Seasons Hualalai Worth It? Our Stay at Hawaii’s Most Iconic Luxury Resort
If someone asks me for the best luxury resort that clearly has families in mind on the Big Island Four Seasons Hualalai is usually one of the first places that comes to mind. It’s because almost everything here is done exceptionally well. The grounds are beautiful, the restaurants are consistently excellent, and somehow the resort […]