Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) is the loyalty scheme of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, LLC. Over the years, they've built up a portfolio of more than 1,200 properties and an army of devoted and loyal members of the SPG scheme. Here's our guide to SPG to help you … [Read more...] about Guide To SPG: 15 Things To Know
That Time When…We Renewed Our Vows In Australia
It's our 13th anniversary today, so I thought we'd throwback to 2014 and what we did for our 10th anniversary. Back in 2012 or 2013, Shae had the great idea that we should have a destination anniversary every five years. We'd unofficially started this back in 2009 for our 5th … [Read more...] about That Time When…We Renewed Our Vows In Australia
Instant Pot Burrito Bowl Recipe
One of the meals both Shae and I love to eat is a burrito bowl. Even our dog Truffles likes to get in on the action with a small plate of rice and ground meat. When I got my Instant Pot, I realized that it's possible to make an Instant Pot burrito bowl as a one-pot … [Read more...] about Instant Pot Burrito Bowl Recipe
SPG Platinum Status: The Benefits And How To Get It
This is the fourth post in a series about the different status levels in the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) loyalty scheme: Preferred Preferred Plus Gold Platinum The top tier of the Starwood Hotels loyalty scheme is Platinum. Here's a list of the extra benefits … [Read more...] about SPG Platinum Status: The Benefits And How To Get It
Extreme Minimalism: Week 7 – Bathroom Edition
So far we've said goodbye to stuff from our kitchen, closet and even our dog (well, not literally saying goodbye to Truffles, just her stuff). It's week 7 so it's time to let go of 21 items. I figured I'd try and minimize a different part of the apartment, so went through our … [Read more...] about Extreme Minimalism: Week 7 – Bathroom Edition
20 Photos: An Evening On Belle Isle, Richmond VA
Having checked in at the Four Points by Sheraton Richmond, Shae, Truffles and I headed over to Belle Isle. This is a small island in the James River that's only minutes from downtown Richmond. We've visited a couple of times before and have always enjoyed ourselves, so we … [Read more...] about 20 Photos: An Evening On Belle Isle, Richmond VA
SPG Gold Status: The Benefits And How To Get It
This is the third post in a series about the different status levels in the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) loyalty scheme: Preferred Preferred Plus Gold Platinum The third tier of Starwood’s loyalty scheme is SPG Gold status, although it's usually thought of as … [Read more...] about SPG Gold Status: The Benefits And How To Get It
Review: Four Points By Sheraton Richmond VA
With Shae getting LASIK surgery early in the morning in Richmond VA, we needed somewhere to stay the night before. We decided to book a room at the Four Points by Sheraton Richmond VA - somewhere we'd stayed a couple of times in the past. This is a category 2 SPG property and … [Read more...] about Review: Four Points By Sheraton Richmond VA
SPG Preferred Plus Status: The Benefits And How To Get It
This is the second post in a series about the different status levels in the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) loyalty scheme: Preferred Preferred Plus Gold Platinum The second - somewhat hidden - tier of Starwood's loyalty scheme is called SPG Preferred Plus. It … [Read more...] about SPG Preferred Plus Status: The Benefits And How To Get It
Extreme Minimalism: Week 6 – My Clothing Edition
I've had it easy the past couple of weeks as Shae was the minimizer last week and Truffles took care of the week before. Well, this week it's back to me and I figured I'd say goodbye to some of my clothes. That was easier said that done though. I've never owned that many … [Read more...] about Extreme Minimalism: Week 6 – My Clothing Edition