Hotels in Carlsbad, NM are surprisingly expensive. We wanted to stay in the area so that we could visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park and were surprised at the room rates which were presumably higher due to spring break (we visited towards the end of March 2021). Thankfully … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: TownePlaces Suites Carlsbad, NM
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Hotel Review: TownePlace Suites Albuquerque Airport, NM
After spending a couple of weeks in Los Alamos, we moved on to Albuquerque for 12 nights. We had several good value options for hotels to stay at when using points and we ultimately chose the TownePlace Suites Albuquerque Airport due to the potential for an upgrade to a one … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: TownePlace Suites Albuquerque Airport, NM
Hotel Review: Residence Inn Roanoke Airport, VA
After staying in Hampton, VA for a couple of weeks, we moved on to Roanoke, VA for another couple of weeks (check out this post for everything we did there during our most recent visit). During past visits to Roanoke we stayed at what was once the Sheraton (but which I think … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Residence Inn Roanoke Airport, VA
Living In Hotels: These Are The Credit Cards We Use To Pay For Stays
One of the ways we're able to afford living in hotels on our road trip is by earning as many hotel points as possible. We then maximize those points as best we can to get as many free nights as possible. Trying to maximize our points when redeeming them means that there are … [Read more...] about Living In Hotels: These Are The Credit Cards We Use To Pay For Stays
Hotel Review: Residence Inn Cincinnati North/West Chester, Ohio
Shae and I were originally due to spend most of 2020 out west on our 50 state road trip, but COVID-19 had other ideas. Our plans have changed multiple times and at the time of writing this we're heading back east. On our way back across the country we stopped in Cincinnati for … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Residence Inn Cincinnati North/West Chester, Ohio
Hotel Review: TownePlace Suites New Orleans Metairie, Louisiana
The main reason Shae and I decided to visit Louisiana during February is so that we could experience Mardi Gras in New Orleans towards the end of the month. We knew it'd be mayhem in the city during that time, so we decided to visit New Orleans twice - once during prime Mardi … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: TownePlace Suites New Orleans Metairie, Louisiana
Hotel Review: Residence Inn Baton Rouge Siegen Lane, Louisiana
After spending the first few weeks of 2020 in Mississippi, Shae, Truffles and I headed one state over to Louisiana. Our first stop was Baton Rouge, Louisiana's state capital. We had a few accommodation options, including a category 1 Hyatt Place that would've only cost 5,000 … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Residence Inn Baton Rouge Siegen Lane, Louisiana
Hotel Review: Residence Inn Jackson Ridgeland, Mississippi
After leaving New Albany, our second stop in Mississippi on our 50 state road trip was the state capital - Jackson. We actually stayed in Ridgeland which is just to the north of Jackson as the Residence Inn Jackson Ridgeland was excellent value when using points which turned … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Residence Inn Jackson Ridgeland, Mississippi
My 2019 Credit Card, Hotel & Airline Predictions – Here’s How I Did
At the end of last year I made seven predictions for what I thought 2019 would bring in the world of hotel and airline loyalty programs, along with travel credit cards. You can check out the original predictions list here where I also explained the reasons why I thought each … [Read more...] about My 2019 Credit Card, Hotel & Airline Predictions – Here’s How I Did
Hotel Review: TownePlace Suites Bridgeport Clarksburg, West Virginia
After staying for a week in Rainelle to attend Bridge Day 2019, Shae and I headed up to Bridgeport to explore more of West Virginia. We picked Bridgeport as it was in a good location based on several places we wanted to visit in the area, plus there was a category 1 Marriott … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: TownePlace Suites Bridgeport Clarksburg, West Virginia