Introduction We stayed here in early July 2018. I had booked this on points – 58,000 points for 5 nights. Rates were ridiculously high due to it being the summer. I also booked this 6+ months ahead; if you book too late, award rooms may no longer be available. Getting to hotel We took […]
Introduction We had a 1 night layover in Chicago in the summer of July 2018, and we sorta splurged and booked the Gwen. I chose SPG just because I was trying to re-qualify for Platinum and these were the options I had at the time. The value of 3+ cpp was sort of a no-brainer […]
Introduction We went to Barcelona in early July, 2018. Yes, it was HOT. Maybe mid 80’s; hot enough for us to pick the side of the street with shade to walk under. Due to a flight cancellation from San Sebastian, Vueling bussed us the 7 hour ride. FML. Thus, we got in around 7pm or […]
Introduction We went to San Sebastian in the summer of 2018. We landed on a Friday night and left Tuesday morning, thus we had 3 FULL DAYS, which was 2 TOO MANY! You’ll see why later. Where to stay The only American chain hotel is the SPG Luxury Collection Maria Cristina (review coming.) Either […]
Introduction We went to Spain in summer of 2018. We were worried it’d be too hot, but it wasn’t too bad – maybe 80’s mid day and a cool breeze at night. I think 3 full days in Madrid is about right; we spent 4 which was 1 too many. Besides the museums, Royal Palace, […]