Destinations

Many of our clients find us because we helped them plan a trip to Southern California. Then, they use our hotel benefits worldwide and report back on what they did. While San Diego is our specialty, it’s important (and fun!) to cover destinations we’re familiar with globally. To give you an idea, Katie and her family were expats in London and Hong Kong, frequent visitors to China and Singapore, and have traveled extensively in Europe and Mexico. And the team here has even more global experience (Madeliene is from London, for starters). Below, you can navigate to the cities and countries we’ve talked about the most.

    Kids will love the beach and tropical fish in the waters of Mamutik Island, Kota Kinabalu

    Finding Nemo Snorkeling Around Mamutik Island in Borneo

    Snorkeling around Mamutik Island is a fun thing to do in Kota Kinabalu with kids. Shangri-la’s Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa guests have exclusive privileges.

    Uniworld's River Queen ship is one of the only with a fireplace onboard.

    10 Reasons to Take a Luxury River Cruise With Uniworld

    After a fantastic experience on the Classic Christmas Markets cruise, I rave about Uniworld’s luxury river cruises to anyone who will listen. My review is here.

    A spa treatment room at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

    A Signature Treatment With Jade at the Mandarin Spa in Hong Kong

    The Mandarin Spa is one of the best spas in Hong Kong with a signature treatment that involves jade, acupressure and more.

    Learn more about the orangutan sanctuary at Shangri-la Rasa Ria Resort in Kota Kinabalu

    See Orangutans at Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Nature Reserve

    One must see orangutans when in Borneo and the Shangri-la’s Rasa Ria Nature Reserve is perfect when in Kota Kinabalu with kids.

    Go ice skating in winter at Rockefeller Center in New York City with kids

    Classic NYC, Elevated: 15 Ways to Experience the City Differently with Kids

    An eclectic list of things to do in New York City with kids that go beyond the popular tourist sights in a way all ages enjoy.

    The view from Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas

    How to Spend 48 Hours in Las Vegas Like a VIP Based at Aria

    See how much fun you can have over 48 hours in Las Vegas, especially with Visa Signature benefits.

    The view from the Four Seasons New York Presidential Suite.

    Four Seasons Hotel New York Review & How to Book VIP

    Experience the return of a legend: Four Seasons Hotel New York, where oversized suites and skyline views define Manhattan luxury. And we can book you in with additional privileges.

    People walking through the stalls at the Bamberg Christmas Market

    5 Awesome Things to Do in Bamberg, Germany

    Bamberg, Germany has the largest concentration of brewpubs in the world and a lovely Christmas market. Here’s how to spend a day in this UNESCO site.

    Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa is Disneyland Resort's luxury hotel option

    Theme Park Luxe: Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa

    Learn why those looking for a luxury hotel at Disneyland Resort should choose Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel via our review.

    veranda la pasta cotta nel vaso

    Glorious Dining at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas

    That time we ate our way through Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas.

    Nasi pedang is rice with multiple meat side dishes and very popular in Singapore

    7 of My Favorite Things to Eat in Singapore

    They say eating is the national sport in Singapore so leave your skinny jeans at home. This is the Singaporean food I always eat when on vacation there.

    The Four Seasons Hotel Beijing has several very special qualities unseen in other luxury hotels

    Stay in Beijing With Kids at the Four Seasons

    See why Four Seasons Hotel Beijing with kids is a perfect mix of luxury and family travel and how they roll out the red carpet.