To kick off our trip, I met up with my friend at JFK and we took a BLADE helicopter to Manhattan. This time, we chartered the whole helicopter to avoid the luggage issue of our prior journey. BLADE Helicopter...
Review: JetBlue A321 Mint Business Class (Redeye)
To kick off my trip to Asia, I flew JetBlue on an Airbus A321 in Mint Business Class on a redeye from Los Angeles to New York, which JetBlue calls its “shuteye” service. Once agian, JetBlue receives high marks...
Review: Hyatt Place Albuquerque Airport
I arrived late and left early, but I had a good rest at the very pedestrian Hyatt Place Albuquerque Airport. Hyatt Place Albuquerque Airport Review Albuquerque has a couple of Hyatt Place properties and I chose the airport location...
Review: Premier Lounge Colorado Springs (COS)
The Premier Lounge in Colorado Springs (COS) is a nifty little lounge in a very small airport. It’s not worth arriving early for, but I appreciate that the airport even has a lounge. Premier Lounge Colorado Springs (COS) Review...
Review: United Airlines 737-800 First Class
I flew on a retrofitted United Airlines 737-800 in first class with a “United Next” interior, which has transformed a rather dreary-looking 737 into a sleek and modern cabin. United Airlines 737-800 First Class Review I’ve already written about...
Review: VIP Lounge Los Cabos International Airport (SJD – T2)
Due to a rolling delay on my United flight to Denver, I spent over an hour in the newly remodeled VIP Lounge in Terminal 2 of Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), a part of the Priority Pass network. VIP...
Review: Hyatt Place Los Cabos
While the Hyatt Place Los Cabos may have looked like just another cookie-cutter Hyatt Place property, the breakfast was quite an upgrade from what I am used to from this particular Hyatt brand. That was the highlight of my...
Review: United Airlines A320 Economy Class
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...
