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 […]
Is Mauna Lani Worth It? Our Stay at One of the Big Island’s Best Luxury Family Resorts (and how to get upgraded!)
We’ve stayed at quite a few luxury resorts on the Big Island over the years, and while they all have something going for them, Mauna Lani is the one I find myself recommending most often to families who don’t quite have a Four Seasons budget but still want to feel like they’ve booked the top […]
Is Kona Village Worth It? Our Stay at Hawaii’s Most Peaceful Family Resort
After staying at most of the luxury resorts on the Big Island over the years, I was curious whether Kona Village would live up to the hype. The resort reopened in 2023 after being closed for more than a decade, and it seemed like everyone I knew who had stayed there came back raving about […]