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Places I’ve Stayed

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Places I’ve Stayed I travel 12–15 times a year, and these are the real hotels, cabins, cruise ship rooms, and staycations I’ve actually stayed in. No sponsorships, no gifted stays — just honest, real‑life experiences. If you’re planning a cruise, a...
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Pre/Post Cruise Hotels

I cruise 7 -10 times a year here is where I really stay read full reviews on my blog https://www.nopointleftbehind.net/hotel-reviews-points-friendly 

 
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We stayed here post cruise in Rome for 2 nights. Great location! Don't skip dinner on the rooftop! Amazing!
Hotel NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento
 
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We stayed her pre-cruise in Barcelona- great location. Lots of cruisers here! I even saw my flight attendant from my flight over in there.
Hilton Barcelona
 
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This is a great location pre-cruise or just for a weekend getaway (I've done both). Walking distance to everything fun! No car needed. Enjoy South Beach
HYATT CENTRIC SOUTH BEACH MIAMI - Updated 2026 Prices & Hotel Reviews (Miami Beach, FL)
 
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I've stayed here numerous times before cruises - with my sister, son and husband. They all loved it (separate trips). Staff is so nice and walking distance to Whole Foods if you want to grab wine to take on board (if your cruise ship allows it)
HYATT REGENCY MIAMI - Updated 2026 Prices & Hotel Reviews (FL)
 
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I have stayed here several time before a Miami Cruise. Cute boutique hotel. Don't skip the roof top pool!
DREAM SOUTH BEACH, BY HYATT - Updated 2026 Hotel Reviews & Prices (Miami Beach, FL)
 
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We love staying here close to everything! I travel with my parents a lot and I put them here and sometimes stay with friends and they are so glad they stayed there!
HYATT CENTRIC LAS OLAS FORT LAUDERDALE - 2026 Reviews (FL)
 
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Looking for something more affordable? This is your place! Close to the cruise port and lots of space. I have stayed here a couple of times when trying to save money!
HYATT PLACE, Dania Beach - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number
 
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Great location! Ocean Front! Food everything amazing.  Close to everything in Ft Lauderdale. Love love love!
HOTEL MAREN FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH - Updated 2026 Reviews & Prices (FL)

Nashville

I live outside Nashville and love a good staycation here is where we stay!

 
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Great location if you are globalist - great lounge!  You can walk everywhere here close to all the fun things! Ryman, Bridgestone, and more!
GRAND HYATT NASHVILLE - Updated 2026 Hotel Reviews (TN)
 
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We stayed here two nights after Christmas 2025. Really liked the vibe of this hotel and ate a lot of meals here thanks to a credit - we also visited Yolan (we took an uber) but you could technically walk there. Great location!
VIRGIN HOTELS NASHVILLE - Updated 2026 Hotel Reviews (TN)
 
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Probably my Fave hotel in Nashville - we stayed for our anniversary this year. Had dinner at the hotel everything was perfect.
CONRAD NASHVILLE - Updated 2026 Reviews & Prices (TN)
 
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Amazing hotel - the breakfast was amazing - OMG good. We also had dinner there and it was a splurge meal for sure!
THOMPSON NASHVILLE, BY HYATT - Updated 2026 Prices & Hotel Reviews (TN)

International Hotels

Thanks to points and miles I am able to visit Europe often - here are my faves

 
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We stayed here pre-cruise. Very popular cruise hotel!
HILTON BARCELONA - Updated 2026 Hotel Reviews & Prices (Catalonia)
 
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My son and I stayed here post cruise. This one was great and we used a free club access award to get heavy appetizers and wine for free in the evening. Great location and easy walk to the Thames. We walked down to Parliment square with my dad in his ...
HYATT REGENCY LONDON BLACKFRIARS - Updated 2026 Prices & Hotel Reviews (England)
 
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Family vacay - we went to celebrate my oldest high school graduation. Loved the location. We walked everywhere!  London is always fun but expensive. We have diamond status with Hilton so we enjoyed the lounge each evening to save money!  Would stay again!
HILTON LONDON BANKSIDE - Updated 2026 Prices & Hotel Reviews (England)
 
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Fantastic location and hotel! We stayed here a few years ago but loved it!  We walked everywhere!
THE ROYAL HORSEGUARDS - Updated 2026 Reviews & Prices (London, England)