I visited the Washington DC area twice within a week and was able to try the Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Maryland. Here is my review. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Review: Alaska Airlines Lounge New York (JFK)
Ahead of a recent United Airlines flight, I had a chance to check out the recently re-opened Alaska Airlines lounge in Terminal 7 of New York JFK. While my stay started poorly, it ended up being positive overall. Alaska...
Review: Copa Airlines 737-800 Economy Class
As my time in Guatemala City drew to an end, I returned to GUA Airport and checked in for my 737-800 flight to Panama City, my first-ever flight on Copa Airlines. Copa Airlines 737-800 Economy Class Review I booked...
Review: Hyatt Centric Guatemala City
The Hyatt Centric in Guatemala City is a fancy hotel with a fabulous breakfast. It served as a comfortable base for my stay in Guatemala. Hyatt Centric Guatemala City Review I spent two nights at this property, paying $129/night....
Review: United Airlines 737-800 Business Class To Guatemala City
For my outbound to Guatemala City, I flew United Airlines nonstop from Los Angeles. The carrier has beefed up its service to Central America during the pandemic and offers nonstops to another of cities, including daily service to GUA....
Review: Lufthansa 747 First Class [2021]
Flying Lufthansa First Class onboard the 747 remains a superlative flying experience. This review will take us from Frankfurt to Los Angeles in the pointy nose of the 747-8. Lufthansa 747 First Class Review The flight was almost an...
Review: United Club Houston (IAH – Terminal E)
United Club Houston IAH Terminal E Review I reviewed this lounge prior to my flight to Los Angeles on my way home from Brazil. Location + Hours + Access Located in Terminal E, this lounge is currently open from...
Review: United Airlines 777-300ER Economy Plus
For my duck trip, I “cheeped” out and flew United Airlines from San Francisco to Frankfurt in EconomyPlus. As much as I love to travel in premium cabins, it’s nice to travel in the back once in awhile so...
Review: United Club Houston (IAH – C33)
When I step into this lounge, it feels like old times flying on Continental Airlines. The core of the lounge has not been updated in years, though it has aged well. I also found this lounge less busy than...
Review: United Club Houston (IAH – Terminal C1)
In all my years of flying, I’ve rarely seen a lounge this packed. After just a few moments in the Terminal C North (C1) United Club at Houston Bush Intercontinental (IAH), I turned around and left. This is a...
Review: United Club Houston (IAH – Terminal B)
Although only offering pre-packaged food items, the Terminal B United Club was the least crowded of the four I visited at Houston Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and very much an old-school Continental lounge in terms of appearance. United Club Houston...
Review: Grand Hyatt São Paulo
I greatly enjoyed a short but relaxing stay at the Grand Hyatt São Paulo. Not only was I upgraded to a large suite, but I found the staff exceedingly kind and the amenities quite generous, particularly considering we were...
Review: United Club Chicago O’Hare (ORD – B18)
The B18 United Club at Chicago O’Hare is currently my least favorite of the four United lounges at ORD due to the more limited food selection and threadbare furniture, but it brings back many happy memories. United Club Chicago...
Review: United Airlines Polaris Business Class To Brazil And Back
What is it is like to fly United Airlines Polaris Business Class To Brazil? This review highlights my journey from Chicago to São Paulo on a 787-9 then from São Paulo to Houston on a 777-200. My flight from...
Review: United Club Chicago O’Hare (ORD – F9)
United’s only airport lounge in Terminal 2 at Chicago O’Hare is actually one of its best, with plenty of room to spread out and superb tarmac views. The United Club at F9 offers a welcome respite from the hustle...
Review: United Club Chicago O’Hare (ORD – C16)
While the United Club in Terminal 1, Concourse C of Chicago O’Hare (ORD) can get crowded, United Airlines is steadily improving amenities and this lounge proved to be a comfortable venue to spend a nine-hour layover. United Club Chicago...
Review: Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 Upper Class
I found the Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 in “Upper Class” (business class) to be a tremendous revolution in comfort with the same tasty food and warm service I’ve come to expect for years on Virgin. This review covers my journey...
Review: Thompson Hotel Chicago Loft Suite
A stunning location, cool design, and now part of the Hyatt family, the Thompson Hotel Chicago and its Loft Suite had us singing its praises, especially during Lollapalooza weekend. What a great value for a Category 4 property. If...
Review: Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle
Hyatt’s newest property in Switzerland is a beautiful and comfortable hotel just steps from Zurich Airport. The Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle is not just a hotel, but part of a new district that epitomizes the creative use...
Review: SWISS 777-300ER Economy Class
Economy class is rarely anything to get excited about, particularly in a middle seat of a 10-across layout on an 11-hour flight. Nevertheless, I found SWISS Economy Class onboard the 777-300ER to be entirely tolerable with service that exceeded...
