We planned to use points for our entire trip to Mauritius and the Seychelles, and Le Meridien was the only Starwood or Marriott property in the Seychelles, so the Le Meridien it was! The Le Meridien was much smaller than the hotels we stayed at in Mauritius (the St. Regis and the … [Read more...]
Recap of Our Stay at The Westin Turtle Bay Resort, Mauritius
The Westin at Turtle Bay is by far one of the most affordable resorts in Mauritius. Yes, it is not as luxurious or secluded as the St. Regis. But you aren't sacrificing comfort for affordability. It is excellently located, the food is good, and the service was great. If you are … [Read more...]
Recap of Our Stay at the St. Regis in Le Morne, Mauritius
The Overview Never have I been so disappointed to miss a night at a hotel... I was crushed to lose a night at the St. Regis in Mauritius as a result of Emirates crappy service regarding a missed connection (that actually wasn't missed at all, we were refused boarding since … [Read more...]
Quick Update & Highlights of Mauritius and the Seychelles + Photos!
I'm behind. As usual. I've already been on another trip since Mauritius and the Seychelles, and I'm ready to stay put for a while. Next on the docket is a quick beach trip for the dog--obviously, the infamous, excessive Toasty beach vacation! (See here and here). That should … [Read more...]
Credit Card Churn: In With the New…The Starwood Amex
I don't churn cards as much as I probably should, but it takes time/I'm a bit lazy and I only want to carry so many credit cards at once. Plus, I have a lot of points building up without a clear strategy of what to do with them. I don't want to be one of those people who hoards … [Read more...]
