The blog title says “FREE” but technically nothing is free right? I opened a Hyatt credit card by Chase bank a few years ago. After the minimum spend within certain months, I earned 60,000 bonus points. This is enough to get a few nights at any hotels. Typically, a decent hotel (category 4) is about 15,000 points. The question is…how did I get 2 free hotel nights in Sonoma, CA? One option is to use the 60,000 bonus points I received for opening the credit card years ago which I still have. However, I chose to save the points for future travel plans. The Hyatt credit card has an annual…

I like traveling especially internationally. Lately due to Covid, I’ve sticked to the closest country, Mexico and have tried a few hotels nearby, a staycation. One of the hotels I stayed at in 2022 is the Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California. The Resort at Pelican Hill reminds me of an Italian getaway. In fact, the architectural style of the resort is inspired by the work of an Italian architect. The hotel is grand and absolutely gorgeous. Here are the Top 5 things I like about the Resort at Pelican Hill. Rooms–The resort offers various rooms ranging from bungalows to villas. These can either be ocean view or…

I’ve heard about Palm Springs, CA. However, I’ve never been which is quite surprising since it’s only a few hours away from my residence. The place is almost synonymous to Coachella or a fancy desert getaway. Most recently, the Bachelorette television show for Claire Crawley and Tayshia Adams were filmed here and specifically at the La Quinta Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria hotel. For those of you who are in the miles/points system, that means a Hilton Resort! Here are the Top 5 Reasons to Stay at La Quinta Resort & Club. PRIVACY–The resort is set up as casitas, suites and villas. From my experience and looking at the…

With Covid-19 and quarantine, many of us are exploring our own cities and appreciate its beauty. Personally, I feel quite lucky to be living in San Diego during these times as there are plenty of beautiful places to explore. On top of that, we have the best, if not almost perfect weather. If you’re planning a trip to San Diego, here are the Best Things to do in San Diego: BEACH–Of course, you have to check out the California beaches. In San Diego area, you can visit Coronado beach, Mission beach and Pacific beach (“PB”). If you’re a little up north, you can check out Solana beach and Carlsbad area…

I love San Diego. I’m so glad this is the place I’ve called home for over six years. As you may know, there are so many things to do here from surfing to hiking. If you’re like me, I like finding great places to eat including a great brunch spot. So let’s talk about food, shall we? Here are the best places to brunch in San Diego: RUSTIC ROOT–This place is located in the Gaslamp area or you might say downtown. I used to be obsessed with their lobster cobb salad but they took it out of their menu! I’d say order the lobster roll…it is delicious. Rustic Root is…