After a three-hour drive from Cairo, we arrived at the Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano. I spent the next three days here and fell in love with this opulent property in the historic city of Alexandria, Egypt....
Review: JetBlue A321 Mint “Reverse Redeye” New York – Los Angeles
For the final segment of my Ukraine trip, I took a JetBlue “reverse redeye” (a late-night westbound transcontinental flight) from New York JFK to Los Angeles. This will be a short review, because I spent most of the flight...
Review: LOT Polish 787-8 Business Class Warsaw – New York
After an 18-hour bus ride from Kyiv to Warsaw and an 8-hour wait for my flight, it was time to board my flight to New York. While I spent most of the flight sleeping, I found the service and...
Review: LOT Polish Business Lounge Mazurek – Warsaw (WAW)
I’m going to keep this review short: the LOT Polish Business Lounge Mazurek was so crowded ahead of afternoon flights to New York and Toronto that I only stayed for about three minutes. LOT Polish Mazurek Lounge Review Warsaw...
Review: LOT Polish Elite Club Lounge Warsaw (WAW)
LOT operates a lounge within a lounge at its hub in Warsaw Chopin Airport. Let’s review the LOT Polish Elite Club Lounge and how it differs from the adjacent Business Lounge Polonez. In short: it does not and I...
Review: Bolero Executive Lounge Warsaw (WAW)
In terms of non-Schengen Area lounges, I found the Bolero Executive Lounge far less crowded than the next-door LOT Business Lounge Mazurek and therefore a far better alternative, even if you are traveling on LOT Polish. Bolero Executive Lounge...
Review: Preludium Executive Lounge Warsaw (WAW)
While LOT Polish may be the dominant carrier at Warsaw Chopin Airport, contact lounges also exist for non-Star Alliance carriers and Priority Pass users. Let’s review the Preludium Executive Lounge. Preludium Executive Lounge Review (WAW) This lounge is located...
Review: LOT Polish Business Lounge Polonez – Warsaw (WAW)
With a long layover ahead, I set up camp in the Lot Polish Business Lounge Polonez, located in the Schengen Area of Warsaw Chopin Airport. The lounge is quite nice and offers a decent assortment of food and drink,...
Review: Hyatt Regency Kyiv
This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. The Hyatt Regency Kyiv has remained open throughout much of the conflict with Russia and continues to offer luxury accommodations...
Review: SWISS A320 Economy Class
This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. My final flight leg on my outbound journey took me from Zurich to Warsaw onboard a SWISS A320 in economy...
Review: United Airlines 767-300 Polaris Business Class Chicago – Zurich
This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. I enjoyed great service by a veteran Chicago-based crew and also managed an extended nap onboard my United Airlines 767-300...
Review: United Polaris Lounge Chicago (ORD)
Over four years after I first offered a review, the United Polaris Lounge in Chicago remains a stellar lounge and a compelling reason to choose United or Star Alliance when flying in business or first class out of ORD....
Review: United Club Chicago O’Hare (ORD – C10)
The new C10 United Club at Chicago O’Hare represents a huge upgrade over the old club in Concourse C, though at 2:45 pm I struggled to find a seat in a lounge that is still too small to accommodate...
Review: United Airlines 787-10 Business Class Los Angeles – Chicago
This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. My trip to Chicago was smooth and productive onboard a United 787-10 in Polaris Business Class, a great ride for...
Review: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At Nile Plaza
While the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At Nile Plaza is past its prime in certain ways, I had a lovely stay here and found it a great base for my three days in Cairo. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At...
Review: Royal Jordanian A319 Business Class
After a lovely time in Jordan, it was time to fly to Egypt. My short flight onboard a Royal Jordanian A319 in business class was very pleasant. Royal Jordanian A319 Business Class Review I booked my ticket using British...
Review: Royal Jordanian Crown Lounge Amman (AMM)
The Royal Jordanian Crown Lounge in Amman (AMM) has improved, with a number of elements that made for a very pleasant visit prior to my flight. Royal Jordanian Crown Lounge Amman Review (AMM) In short, I think this lounge...
Review: Michelin Star-Worthy Thai at Pusadee’s Garden (Pittsburgh)
Pusadee’s Garden in Pittsburgh produces Michelin-star worth Thai cuisine and it’s absolutely worth a visit, if you can get a reservation. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Review: The St. Regis Amman
The St. Regis Amman located in the capital city of Jordan really impressed me. From the great service to the comfortable guest rooms to the luxe spa to the exquisite breakfast, there is much to like about this hotel....
Review: Mövenpick Resort Petra, Jordan
I spent four nights at the Mövenpick Resort Petra and walked away with a great appreciation for the excellent staff and central location of this hotel, situated directly outside the gates to Petra, Jordan. Mövenpick Resort Petra Review This...
