You get two United Airlines reviews for the price of one here: both a retrofitted “United Next” A320 with a brand new interior and an older one, both on the same route and on the same day in the...
Review: United Club Los Angeles (LAX)
As my home airport lounge, I do admit a preferential bias toward it, but the United Club at LAX is one of the best in the United system. Here’s a detailed review with a fresh update on food and...
Review: Hyatt Regency Valencia, California
The Hyatt Regency Valencia was fine as far as Hyatt Regency properties go in the USA, but I won’t be rushing back for a staycation here… Hyatt Regency Valencia Review Last week we held a memorial service and then...
Review: JetBlue A321neo Economy Class London – New York
I finally took the opportunity to fly JetBlue in “Core” (economy class) on a transatlantic journey and while there was one huge disappointment, so much about the A321neo flight from London to New York was simply superb. JetBlue A321neo...
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge – London Heathrow T2 (LHR)
We stopped at the Plaza Premium Lounge in London Heathrow T2 and enjoyed a nice brunch prior to our flight. Plaza Premium Lounge London Heathrow T2 Review This lounge has been an on-again, off-again part of the Priority Pass...
Review: British Airways A320 Economy Class [2023]
We flew from Basel to London on British Airways in economy class…a comfortable flight with well-intentioned service, despite an annoying delay. British Airways A320 Economy Class Review [2023] I usually book business class for these short segments under 651...
Review: EuroAirport Skyview Lounge Basel (BSL)
Prior to our flight to London, my family spent an hour in the EuroAirport Skyview Lounge in Basel. This is a very solid Priority Pass Lounge. EuroAirport Skyview Lounge Review Access is granted for Priority Pass members and some...
Review: Story Hotel Studio Malmö (Hyatt JdV)
Ssssh, don’t tell anyone, but I think I’ve found one of the best Category 1 Hyatt hotels in the entire system. I had such a pleasant stay at the Story Hotel Studio in Malmö, Sweden. Story Hotel Studio Malmö...
Review: SAS A350-900 Business Class Bangkok – Copenhagen (Inaugural)
While not deliberate, I found myself on the inaugural SAS flight from Bangkok to Copenhagen, operated by an Airbus A350-900 in business class. With superb dining and excellent service onboard, SAS remains one of my favorite carriers. SAS A350-900...
Review: Thai Airways 787-8 Economy Class
While flying on AirAsia did not work out, I enjoyed a very pleasant flight on Thai Airways in economy class on the 787-8 Dreamliner from Manila to Bangkok. Thai Airways 787-8 Economy Class Review (MNL-BKK) While on my flight...
Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Manila (MNL)
I spent some time in the Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge in Manila (MNL) prior to my Thai Airways flight to Bangkok and found the lounge comfortable with a wide variation of food options. Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Manila Review...
Review: United Airlines 777-300ER Business Class San Francisco – Manila
I tend to avoid inaugural flights because you often get special service and special meals onboard, making the review somewhat unique, but much less valuable. Rather than fly United Airlines’ new San Francisco – Manila route on its first...
Review: The Langham Huntington (Pasadena, California)
In an era of minimalism and modernism in luxury hotels, a historic grand hotel dating back to the Gilded Age remains vibrant in a quiet neighborhood of Pasadena, California. My family truly enjoyed The Langham Huntington, a treasure in...
Review: Qantas A380 First Class Sydney – Los Angeles
My journey home from Sydney to Los Angeles on the Qantas A380 in first class was quite pleasant overall with a heavenly bed and superb onboard cuisine, though the service did not feel much like first class. Nevertheless, I...
Review: Kimpton EPIC Hotel (Miami) One-Bedroom Suite
I’ve spent three nights at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood and really enjoyed my experience. It’s a combination of value, location, and the hotel room itself. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Review: Qantas International First Lounge Sydney (SYD)
The Qantas International First Lounge in Sydney (SYD) is one of my favorite lounges in the entire world, with a delicious menu of food and drinks, excellent service, and a tranquil spa. Qantas International First Lounge Sydney Review As...
Review: Park Hyatt Sydney
The Park Hyatt Sydney remains a top-tier hotel with a superb location, excellent service, decadent breakfast, and pleasant accommodations. Park Hyatt Sydney Review With six years having elapsed since I first offered a review of the Park Hyatt Sydney,...
Review: Qantas A380 Premium Economy Class Los Angeles – Sydney
I enjoyed a surprisingly lovely 15-hour flight on Qantas aboard the Airbus A380 in premium economy class from Los Angeles to Sydney. It was not a flawless product, but was a very solid one. Qantas A380 Premium Economy Class...
Review: United Airlines A321neo Economy Class (Inaugural Flight)
I flew from Houston to Chicago in economy class on the very first Airbus A321neo commercial flight for United Airlines, an enjoyable journey that turned out a bit different than I had anticipated. Inaugural Flight: United Airlines A321neo Economy...
Review: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa
As much as I love the Mar Monte in Santa Barbara, we’ve found a new Southern California weekend getaway at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, which checks off (almost) all the boxes for my family and is particularly generous to...
