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32 honest hotel, resort, restaurant and nightlife reviews from trips to United States, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica, St. Lucia and more, written by MsJAG, a Level 7 Google Local Guide from Toronto.

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United States (20)Dominican Republic (5)Mexico (1)Jamaica (1)St. Lucia (1)United Kingdom (1)Trinidad & Tobago (1)Netherlands (1)Costa Rica (1)

United States 20

RestaurantsMay 18, 2024Buffalo, United States

Joe's New York Style Pizza

5/5 · Editor's Pick

Authentic New York-style pizzas can be found at Joe’s New York Style Pizza. We got our slices on May 11th, 2024. The pizza is thin, the crust is crispy, and the slices are those…

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TravelOct 17, 2017San Francisco, United States

Airbnb HQ

5/5 · Editor's Pick

So yesterday I posted a 1 star review about AirBnB, because I had received a cold slap in the face when I had used their "help center" to resolve a dispute with a host. There were…

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TravelJul 01, 2017Santa Clara, United States

NVIDIA

5/5 · Editor's Pick

The Nvidia Shield 1st generation is an excellent streaming box. I've had it for 2 years now, and I can't say enough good things about it. Use it with SPMC instead of Kodi so you…

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RestaurantsNov 11, 2016Miami, United States

El Cristo Restaurant

5/5 · Editor's Pick

Sept 2016: Lunch at El Cristo in Little Havana, Miami was delicious. The Tostones Rellenos were the best we've ever tasted. They were green plantains (arranged like a cinnamon…

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NightlifeSep 13, 2016Las Vegas, United States

Hakkasan Nightclub

5/5 · Editor's Pick

The best part of the MGM Grand hotel is the nightclub Hakkasan. It is literally right in the hotel. It's a walk to meander through the main MGM building, but you've got to go to…

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RestaurantsMay 16, 2024Amherst, United States

Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar

4/5 · Recommended

The Jazzboline restaurant provides a chic and modern dining atmosphere, combining contemporary American dishes with a hint of local flair. We dined at the Jazzboline restaurant on…

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TravelMay 17, 2017Miami Beach, United States

The Originals Shore Club Miami Beach

4/5 · Recommended

Stayed at the Shore Club for 10 days from Sept - Oct 2016. It was my birthday and also my friend's birthday, and we told "Jordan" ahead of time. Unexpectedly, we were upgraded to…

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ServicesOct 05, 2016Miami Beach, United States

OndadeMar Lincoln Road

4/5 · Recommended

The best bikini shop in Miami Beach. Spend your money on fashionable and quality bikini wear that will last. Got a few from the Lincoln Road location and they still look great and…

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TravelSep 14, 2016Las Vegas, United States

MGM Grand

4/5 · Recommended

Went here in May of 2016. The lobby of MGM Grand is massive, but straight forward. There is no confusion about where to go especially with the very long line-up. Everything moved…

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RestaurantsNov 11, 2016Miami Beach, United States

Bagatelle Miami Beach

3/5 · Mixed

Bagatelle Went on a Tuesday night in Sept 2016 for the Miami Spice meal that was recommended by the concierge at Shore Club. The atmosphere was upbeat with the staff dressed in…

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TravelSep 14, 2016Las Vegas, United States

MGM Grand Buffet

3/5 · Mixed

No crab legs at the Sunday brunch. As well, I only really liked one thing and when it was eaten out by the masses, I had to wait forever for the kitchen to fill it up. Overall it…

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TravelMar 19, 2019San Francisco, United States

Black Rock City LLC

2/5 · Not Recommended

Radical self expression in a hedonistic type environment that is purposely out in the desert. Whatever is ailing you... you'll perhaps find a cure here, or at least another with…

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TravelMar 19, 2019San Francisco, United States

Uber HQ

2/5 · Not Recommended

I'd used Uber a few years ago when they first started out in Toronto. My first 2 experiences were terrible. The drivers were no shows, but called to say they had car trouble and…

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ServicesOct 12, 2012Oceanside, United States

Travelbyjen.Com

2/5 · Not Recommended

"Travel By Jen" and "Jetset Vacations" are the same company. Booking with Jetset Vacations in not a problem, and the transaction is not the issue. They don't mind taking your…

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TravelMay 21, 2024Lockport, United States

Arrowhead Spring Vineyards

1/5 · Avoid

On May 12th, 2024, which was Mother’s Day, I took my girlfriend, who is a mother, to this location. Unfortunately, they did nothing special for Mother’s Day—no discounts, free…

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ServicesAug 15, 2021Shakopee, United States

My Pillow Outlet Store

1/5 · Avoid

Bought 2 off these pillows from the official my pillow dot com website and slept on them for 4 nights after initially throwing them in the dryer for 15min to fluff them out as…

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NightlifeSep 14, 2016Las Vegas, United States

Palm Tree Beach Club

1/5 · Avoid

MEH! Stayed at the MGM Grand hotel, and went to Wet Republic in May of 2016. The sound system (and maybe the DJ) is what makes you consider this venue in the first place. That and…

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Dominican Republic 5

RestaurantsJul 03, 2022Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Citrus Fusion Cuisine

5/5 · Editor's Pick

A very nice restaurant in Punta Cana! It could easily be great in Toronto in terms of decor, service, style, food, and drinks. Great service by Francisco, and the other servers!…

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RestaurantsJun 09, 2022Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

TOC Beach Bar & Restaurant

5/5 · Editor's Pick

Great fish tacos, chicken burritos, and Coco Loco’s. The other liquor filled cocktails look delicious too. Nice seating area, and good service. The music is also very good…

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TravelJul 03, 2022Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Playa Turquesa

2/5 · Not Recommended

We stayed at Playa Turquesa Ocean Club in June 2022 for a week and we have two types of reviews. A review of the grounds, and as AirBnB guests in apartment P201. There seem to be…

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RestaurantsJun 10, 2022Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Dalia's Cafe & Bakery

1/5 · Avoid

The drinks are watered down nonsense. Especially their 2 for 1 special. Dinner food is atrocious and looks better than it is. I don’t recommend this place if you have taste buds…

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Mexico 1

Jamaica 1

TravelSep 27, 2019Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Sandals Ochi

2/5 · Not Recommended

Sandal’s Ochi is an Okay Experience Where do I start? My girlfriend and I arrived on my birthday at the hillside Sandal’s Ochi September 20th, 2019. We signed the paperwork saying…

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St. Lucia 1

TravelOct 17, 2017La Feuillet, St. Lucia

Heavenly Suites St. Lucia

3/5 · Mixed

Heavenly Suites is in an ideal location with mountainous views. You will definitely need a car to stay here. Having the pool is great, and the beaches are less than a 10 minute…

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United Kingdom 1

RestaurantsNov 11, 2016Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom

Pret A Manger

5/5 · Editor's Pick

I wish a Pret A Manger would open up in Toronto, or at least somewhere in North America. This place puts Tim Hortons, and Subway to shame. If you want a tasty to-go sandwich or…

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Trinidad & Tobago 1

TravelSep 14, 2016Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago

Hyatt Regency Trinidad

5/5 · Editor's Pick

From beginning to end the attentiveness to guests is what makes staying here a brilliant experience. From the champagne flute greetings by the door persons, to the friendliness…

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Netherlands 1

TravelSep 14, 2016Amsterdam, Netherlands

Ibis Styles Amsterdam Centraal Station

2/5 · Not Recommended

A budget hotel #fail. The best things about the Ibis Amsterdam Centre for my friend and I was the close proximity to everything we wanted to do as tourist, and our clean and more…

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Costa Rica 1

TravelOct 06, 2012Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Los Altos Resort SLH

3/5 · Mixed

“Los Altos, A Beautiful Deception in Costa Rica's Pacific Coast” We actually only enjoyed our stay at Los Altos the day we got there. There is no denying that the 3 bdrm condo is…

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