Interestingly, the Qantas International First Lounge Los Angeles (LAX) is one of the most divisive lounges in the USA. Some love it. Some call it extremely overrated. After my recent visit, I can understand both sides, though I give...
Review: Best British Sunday Roast at Ducie Street Warehouse

In addition to our time spent living in Manchester, England we have had innumerable Sunday Roasts. Ducie Street Warehouse has been voted England’s best, and here is our review from a recent visit. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Review: Oneworld Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)

The oneworld lounge at Los Angeles (LAX) is really starting to wear out, yet resiliently remains one of my favorite business class lounges in the nation. Oneworld Lounge LAX Review I have had several chances to visit this lounge...
Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Chicago ORD (Terminal 3, Concourse H/K)

After my British Airways flight from London to Chicago O’Hare, I stopped for a few moments at the American Airlines Admirals Club in Terminal 3, Concourse H/K. While the club was serviceable and ticked off many boxes that an...
Review: British Airways 787-10 Business Class (Club Suite)

The new Club Suite onboard the British Airways 787-10 is one of the most comfortable business class seats in the sky and makes British Airways my preferred carrier for traveling between the USA and London. British Airways 787-10 Business...
Review: Finnair A330-300 Business Class (New Seat)

My entire flight routing back to the United States was built around the chance to review the recently-reconfigured Finnair A330-300 in business class. My impression of the new seat was favorable, though I will need to try it on...
Review: Hotel St. George Helsinki (Marriott Design Hotels)

I spent a night at Hotel St. George in Helsinki, a Marriott Design Hotels property. While Bonvoy nickel and diming knows no end, overall I very much liked this property. Hotel St. George Helsinki Review I used an expiring...
Review: Finnair A321 Business Class Copenhagen – Helsinki

After a productive layover in Copenhagen, it was time for my brief flight to Helsinki, where I would be spending the night. Other than a misplaced meal expectation, my Finnair A321 business class flight was quick and smooth. Finnair...
Review: Aviator Apartment Business Lounge Copenhagen (CPH)

The Aviator Apartment Business Lounge in Copenhagen was a cozy little lounge that felt like a comfortable Danish apartment. Aviator Apartment Business Lounge Copenhagen Review (CPH) I visited this lounge ahead of my Finnair business class flight to Helsinki....
Review: Qatar Airways 787-9 Business Class

While not as spacious as its flagship Qsuite product, I found the Qatar Airways 787-9 business class suite quite user-friendly and very comfortable for my overnight journey from Doha to Copenhagen. Qatar Airways 787-9 Business Class Review When there...
Review: Park Hyatt Doha

There’s a lot to like about the Park Hyatt Doha, a beautiful modern property in Doha’s Msheireb Downtown District. While my stay was not flawless, it was positive overall, with several enjoyable elements. Park Hyatt Doha Review After five...
Review: Lufthansa Senator Lounge Paris Terminal 1 (CDG)

Re-opening Terminal 1 at Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) meant the return of Lufthansa’s Senator lounge (defacto Star Alliance). Here’s a quick look. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Review: Four Seasons Hotel Doha

I spent five glorious nights at the Four Seasons Doha and loved every moment of it. This is a lovely hotel in Doha that offers comfortable accommodations, delicious food, and a great staff of caring employees. Four Seasons Doha...
Review: Qatar Airways A350-1000 Business Class

There is business class and then there is Qsuite business class. My longhaul flight from Dallas to Doha onboard the Qatar Airways A350-1000 in Qsuite business class represented the pinnacle of in-flight comfort and onboard service. In every way,...
Review: Canopy By Hilton Paris Trocadero

Despite several trips to Paris we’d never stayed in this property before and loved it, here’s our experience at the Canopy by Hilton Paris Trocadero. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Dallas (DFW – Terminal D)

The American Airlines Admirals Club in Dallas – Fort Worth (DFW) Terminal D is worth a stop for the guacamole alone…but otherwise just another crowded domestic AA lounge. American Airlines Admirals Club DFW Terminal D Review My flight was...
Review: American Express Centurion Lounge Dallas (DFW)

The overcrowded American Express Centurion Lounge in Dallas, with eager hordes lining up at the feeding trough and nary a chair in sight, makes me realize how little I actually miss my American Express Platinum card. American Express Centurion...
Review: Four Seasons Dallas (Now Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas)

I spent one night at the Four Seasons Dallas, officially called the Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas. Effective today, it has left the Four Seasons family and is now part of the Marriott portfolio. Currently, it...
Review: Thompson Dallas

I loved the Thompson Dallas and found the service and amenities to be top-notch at this Hyatt-affiliated hotel in the heart of the Big D. Thompson Dallas Review I booked this hotel for $320/night, which is on the lower...
Review: American Airlines 787-9 Business Class

To begin my trip, I flew from Los Angeles to Dallas in business class on the American Airlines 787-9, my first time on that particular jet in the AA fleet. The seat was fine, the food not so much,...