Favorite Hotels: The Rees in Queenstown, New Zealand

“Favorite Hotels” is part of an ongoing segment on Mr. Jetsetter.com in which I showcase properties around the world that stand out.

I just returned from a week in New Zealand. First thing you need to know: a week is not nearly enough time to see this magnificent country.  We spent the bulk of our time in Queenstown, in the south island, which is the area where a lot of The Lord Of The Rings films were made. Breathtakingly beautiful doesn’t even begin to describe it. Our hotel in Queenstown was the perfect place to begin our exploration:  The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments.  Think cool, 2-bedroom apartment with all the luxuries of a hotel: Spa, gourmet restaurant, housekeeping.  Here’s a look!

The George Hotel In Christchurch, New Zealand Looks Way Cool

This is a short video I saw for The George Hotel in Christchurch, New Zealand that I wanted to share.  The George, as its commonly referred to, is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World member.  I’m soon to be staying there, and very excited about it! What struck me about this video is the way it was shot and edited. You will see right away that it is not your usual tour of a hotel, but rather done in an artsy style that gives a very clear understanding of what this boutique property has to offer its guests. Enjoy!

Favorite Hotels: The Westin Grand, Berlin “Spa Suite”

“Favorite Hotels” is part of an ongoing segment on Mr. Jetsetter.com in which I showcase properties around the world that stand out.

In this particular case, it is room 513 at The Westin Grand Hotel In Berlin.  The room, is affectionately known as the “Spa Suite.” In fact, that’s what it says right on the door. Normally, the cost of this suite is upwards of 500 euro a night.  I got it using points and paying a supplement of around 78 euro a night. Not bad.  I even extended my stay in Berlin (not only because it is such a great city which you will see here in my Berlin video post,) but also because I didn’t want to give up another night in this incredible suite!  I must disclose I am a huge fan of Starwood Hotels and currently hold Platinum Status.

Priority Club Back With New Points Break List

For those of you looking for a cheap way to book a hotel room, this may interest you. Priority Club (which is the frequent guest program for hotels like Intercontinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Staybridge Suites, and others) is out with it’s latest Point Breaks list. A few times a year, they update this list which allows for highly discounted point requirements for stays at various hotels. 5,000 points a night to be exact. It’s a great deal, but there is a catch. Many of the hotels are in obscure locations and not your typical top-of-the-line spots. Still, if you are a true jet-setter, you may find yourself in one of those places. Check out the complete list here.  Note: If you don’t have any priority club points, don’t fret. You can purchase them here. 5,000 points will cost you roughly $67 so ideally, you could be geting a nice hotel room for around $67.

Instantly Win A Free Hotel Night At Sheraton

No joke.  You can find out instantly if you’ve won a free hotel night.  But you have to act fast!  That means registering within 4 days of this posting.  Here’s the link.  Get on it and get a free night’s stay all thanks to Sheraton’s “Check-In on Us Giveaway.”

Travel Lovers: You're Gonna Want To Watch This

Monday night, The Travel Channel is going to run a new show called “Confessions of a Travel Writer.”  Turns out one of the people on the program is a friend of mine named Shira Lazar.  Watch as she and the other travel writers take on Chile.  Judging by the pictures she sent me, viewers are in for a real treat!

August 10th at 9pm on The Travel Channel

Yotel At London's Heathrow Airport — Perfect For Long Layovers

Don’t you just hate it when you land at the airport and have 8 hours to kill before your next flight? It’s too short to get in a cab and drive into town and get a hotel room and too long to sit around the terminal. So Jetsetter Kelly Frye found the perfect solution recently. It’s called Yotel…a sort-of mini hotel inside London’s Heathrow Airport. Take a look.

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One Day Left For MASSIVE SAVINGS on Hotel Rooms

The Starwood Hotels 50% off promotion is ending soon.  Don’t miss out!  Trust me.

Free Fridays At Radisson Hotels Still Available

Make the most of your next trip. Radisson is still running its “Friday is Freeday” promotion until September 1st.  And some lucky person could even win Free Fridays for the whole year with this promotion!  Check out this video featuring an adorable kid named Fantastic Freddy to find out just how good “free” feels.

Starwood Hotels Promo For Free Days

SPG has a new promo out there where you can earn a free weekend night’s stay for every 2 stays booked.  All you have to do is register here.  But time is running out so move fast!