I’ve got to hand it to the crew of UA892, my 787-9 flight from Seoul to San Francisco in Polaris Business Class. It was one of the best United flights I have ever flown. Let’s unpack what made this...
Review: Asiana Business Lounge Seoul Incheon – West (ICN)
Star Alliance (soon to be ex-Star Alliance…if the US eventually approves the merger with Korean Air) carrier Asiana Airlines has four lounges in Terminal 1 of Seoul Incheon. I visited the Asiana Business Lounge West…and wished I had stayed...
Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Seoul Incheon (ICN)
In anticipation of Asiana Airlines leaving Star Alliance, Singapore Airlines opened a beautifully refurbished SilverKris lounge in Seoul Incheon in 2023. This is a lovely Star Alliance Gold lounge that is worth arriving early for before your flight. Singapore...
Review: Park Hyatt Seoul
As it approaches its 20th anniversary, the Park Hyatt Seoul is aging gracefully and I enjoyed my one-night stay here…my first time back in 13 years. So much has changed over that time, but this hotel has not changed...
Review: Grand Hyatt Seoul
I spent my first night in Seoul, South Korea at the Grand Hyatt, a very nice property at the base of Seoul’s Mount Namsan. Grand Hyatt Seoul Review I booked the hotel for $180/night, which made more sense to...
Review: JAL 787-9 Business Class
After my glorious flight to Tokyo Haneda in JAL First Class, I connected to Seoul Gimpo on a JAL 787-9 in business class. Despite dire warnings of an unbearably hard seat, the flight was just fine and I found...
Review: JAL A350-1000 First Class
My long-awaited flight on the Japan Airlines (JAL) A350-1000 in first class did not disappoint. In fact, it was one of the best flights of my life. This review will recount that (nearly) flawless journey from New York to...
Review: Soho Lounge New York (JFK) – Oneworld Emerald Lounge
I’ve been back to the Soho Lounge several times now at New York JFK and wanted to provide a fresh review with some more recent pictures. Soho Lounge New York JFK Review Since opening in late 2022, the Soho...
Review: JetBlue A220-300 Economy Class
To kick off my journey to Japan and South Korea, I flew from Burbank to New York on JetBlue onboard the Airbus A220-300 in “Core” economy class. JetBlue’s extra legroom and free high-speed internet made for a comfortable flight,...
Review: The Charles Hotel Munich, A Rocco Forte Hotel
I was needing to be in Munich for two nights for meetings at not an ideal time. In the midst of Euro Cup games throughout Germany, including in Munich, hotels were heavily booked and charging rates nearly double the...
Review: Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
The Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, California is a lovely hotel in many ways and my kids loved it, but I do not plan to return. Let me explain why. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Review It has been...
Review: JetBlue A321 Mint Business Class (Fort Lauderdale – Los Angeles)
After a long day in Miami, we stepped onto a JetBlue A321 for our five-hour journey back to Los Angeles in Mint (business class). As always, JetBlue delivered a stellar product with a comfortable seat and excellent service, food,...
Review: Hyatt Regency Miami
Faced with a 12-hour layover in Miami, I booked a room at the Hyatt Regency Miami, which served as a very suitable crashpad for our long day in town. Hyatt Regency Miami Review I used an expiring category 1-4...
Review: A Week At Sea In Explora Journeys Premier Penthouse (Barbados – Miami)
I’ve talked about what I liked and what I didn’t like and also (gently) poked fun at some of my fellow passengers, but now is the time for the review of my 7-day journey on the Explora Journeys Explora...
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge – Rome Fiumicino T1 (Schengen)
The Plaza Premium Lounge at Rome Fiumicino International Airport offers Priority Pass customers and select business class passengers the best coffee in Rome. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Review: Voco Times Square South New York (IHG Hotel)
voco is a new concept from IHG offering smaller spaces configured smartly. I had an opportunity to try its Times Square South location and had a mixed impression. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Review: WestJet 737-700 Premium Class
From Toronto to Bridgetown we flew WestJet and I splurged for Premium Class, a product WestJet stops short of calling business class, but certainly seemed like business class to me. WestJet 737-700 Premium Class Review (YYZ- BGI) I booked...
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge Toronto (YYZ – Terminal 3)
Prior to our WestJet flight to Barbados, we spent some time in the Plaza Premium Lounge in the international departures area of Terminal 3. This lounge got very crowded very early, but I quite appreciated the omelets made-to-order and...
Review: Porter Airlines E195-E2 Los Angeles – Toronto
We kicked off our trip with a flight from Los Angeles to Toronto on Porter Airlines in PorterReserve class onboard a brand new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. In short, Porter is the upscale JetBlue of Canada and is a pleasure...
Review: Air Tahiti Nui 787-9 Business Class
On the one hand, business class on the Air Tahiti Nui 787-9 is nothing special: a dated seat that lacks privacy, exorbitant wi-fi prices, and mediocre food. But on the other hand, it was still a lovely way to...
