I finally scored a suite upgrade the Park Hyatt Zurich and enjoyed a short, but very comfortable stay. This hotel must be given great accolades for its consistency over the years. I’ve published a 2011 and 2017 review and...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Economy Class Los Angeles To London
Not only did I survive my economy class trip from Los Angeles to London on United, but I found it a far better experience than my recent flight from LA to Frankfurt on joint-venture partner Lufthansa. I took a...
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge Rome (FCO)
I raved about the food in this Priority Pass Lounge last week, but will provide details here on the entire lounge experience at the Plaza Premium Lounge in Rome Fiumicino (FCO). The lounge is open 24/7, though there are...
Review: Lufthansa 747-8 First Class Frankfurt To Los Angeles
Month after month, year after year, Lufthansa continues to offer a superb first class product. My flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles aboard the Boeing 747-8 was among my best ever. I realize that I write so many Lufthansa...
Review: United Airlines 777-200 Premium Plus San Francisco To Frankfurt
My 11-hour flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt aboard United’s new premium economy (“Premium Plus”) product was quite comfortable, though no replacement for business class. MileagePlus members can upgrade to either (or both) Premium Plus or Polaris Business Class...
Review: Waldorf-Astoria Bangkok Suite Upgrade
The brand new Waldorf-Astoria Bangkok has opened and it’s incredible. Our suite upgrade and status gave us an experience that we can’t wait to repeat. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Review: Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor
I was pleasantly surprised with my stay at the Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor, a beautiful property in a city long overdue for a Hyatt. Although my stay was not perfect, it is definitely a hotel I will return to....
Review: Wizz Air A321 Basel To Warsaw
My Wizz Air flight from Basel-Mulhouse to Warsaw was spartan and late, but clean and comfortable. I booked my ticket the day before travel for only 58CHF (about $57). I paid an extra 8CHF for a second carry-on bag,...
Review: Star Alliance Lounge Rome (FCO)
The Star Alliance lounge in Rome Fiumicino (FCO) is so lovely that I’d get to the airport early just for a few minutes in it. Located in the intra-Schengen Area (Zone D) of Terminal 3, this lounge offers a...
Review: United 787 Business Class Munich To San Francisco
It was nice to catch up on sleep aboard an 11-hour flight from Munich to San Francisco in United Polaris Business Class. This was again on a 787-9 in business class, a hard product I have reviewed several times...
Review: Club Sea | Sala Leonardo – Milan (LIN)
The Sala Leonardo Lounge at Milan Linate Airport (LIN) proved an excellent oasis for a famished traveler… After a long day of driving and meetings–plus some drama at the Alitalia ticket counter–I finally reached the Sala Leonardo Lounge tired and hungry....
Review: EasyJet A319 Rome To Basel
Despite a long delay that ruined by Saturday plans, there is just something about EasyJet I still very much appreciate. Let’s start with the delay. It was mechanical in nature and began as a 30-minute delay and slowly grew to...
Review: A Bittersweet 787-9 Flight To London In United Polaris
I flew to London on United earlier this week. Here’s a brief review of the flight. There was a number of flights I was considering for this trip. One was to fly via San Francisco and Frankfurt so I...
Review: Sofitel Luang Prabang – Garden Suite
This is a year of renewed discovery for our family and we had yet to visit Laos after countless trips to Southeast Asia. We selected the Sofitel Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage protected site – it was stunning....
Review: Lufthansa A380 Economy Class Los Angeles To Frankfurt
My opinion of Lufthansa Economy Class is nearly identical to Lufthansa Business Class. It’s a perfectly serviceable product, but there are better options available. Boarding was an absolute zoo at LAX. Lines stretched hundreds of feet down the terminal waiting...
Review: American Airlines (Compass) E-175 First Class Seattle To Los Angeles
Although an onboard incident is my main takeaway from this flight, I greatly enjoyed personalized, friendly, and proactive service on an early morning flight from Seattle to Los Angeles on American. I booked this flight for 15,000 British Airways...
Review: Alaska Airlines (Horizon) E-175 First Class Burbank To Seattle
My regional jet experience on Alaska Airlines (operated by Horizon) proved to be one of the best regional jet experiences of my life. Great service and a hot meal? Check, check. I could have flown out of Los Angeles...
Review: Coral Lounge Don Muang International Airport, Bangkok
My credit cards give me a membership in the Priority Pass program which allows me to use lounges all over the world. But Don Muang International in Bangkok, the discounter hub is not where you’d expect to find one....
Review: Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach (Family Ocean Suite)
Yesterday I reviewed the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach in Honolulu. Today, I want to separately review the family ocean suite, perfect for a family traveling together. For all I rave about the Kahala, if you are on a budget...
Review: Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach
The Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach has been a family favorite for many years. The refreshed rooms and central location make this a location worth considering and my favorite Hyatt property in Honolulu. During my trip to Hawaii last month...
