The Park Hyatt Istanbul has been refreshed and is now my favorite Hyatt property in Istanbul, with luxurious accommodations, excellent service, and several nice amenities that make it worth the splurge. Park Hyatt Istanbul Review I spent two nights...
Review: Grand Hyatt Istanbul
The Grand Hyatt Istanbul is both an affordable and centrally-located hotel in the heart of Istanbul. Grand Hyatt Istanbul Review I spent my first night in Istanbul at the Grand Hyatt, located in the Taksim Square area. At $130/night...
Review: Turkish Airlines A350 “Turkoflot” Business Class
The Airbus A350-900 remains my favorite aircraft in the Turkish Airlines fleet and I quite enjoyed flying the ex-Aeroflot (so-called “Turkoflot”) configuration of the aircraft on a longhaul flight in business class. This review covers my journey from Los...
Review: Star Alliance Lounge LAX
The Star Alliance Lounge at LAX does not change much…and that is a good thing. Star Alliance Lounge LAX Review I wanted to refresh my review below with more recent pictures of the food and drink options available in...
Review: Chase Sapphire Lounge LaGuardia (by The Club)
Chase has accelerated Chase Sapphire lounge openings and I was able to try its location at LaGuardia airport. It’s incredibly impressive, and open to Priority Pass. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Charlotte (CLT – Concourse C)
It’s certainly a work in progress right now, but the Admirals Club in Concourse C at Charlotte Douglas International Airlines still reminds me of the good old days of US Airways… American Airlines Admirals Club Charlotte Review – Concourse...
Review: American Airlines A319 Economy Class
My upgrade did not clear on my connection to New York LaGuardia, but the economy class experience on the American Airlines A319 was not bad at all. American Airlines A319 Economy Class Review After a short layover in Charlotte...
Review: American Airlines 777 Business Class
I always enjoy widebodies on domestic flights and enjoyed a great early-morning flight from Los Angeles to Charlotte on American Airlines on a Boeing 777 in business class. American Airlines 777 Business Class Review I had some business on...
Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Los Angeles (LAX)
I recently spent a few minutes in the American Airlines Admirals Club in Los Angeles (LAX) and want to provide a brief update to my existing review. The last time I published a review of this lounge was during...
Review: (SATA) Azores Airlines Paris – Ponta Delgada (Coach)
For our second trip to Portugal but first to the Azores, we flew coach from Paris to Ponta Delgada non-stop and found it surprisingly enjoyable. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Denver (DEN)
The American Airlines Admirals Club in Denver is chic and represents a huge leap forward in design and quality compared to the prior iteration of this lounge. American Airlines Admirals Club Denver Review (DEN) My review yesterday of the...
Review: American Airlines Admirals Club San Francisco (SFO)
I found the American Airlines Admirals Club San Francisco (SFO) to be a very practical and functional lounge which helped me to stay productive during my layover. American Airlines Admirals Club San Francisco Review (SFO) Just an interesting sidenote...
Review: JAL 777-300ER Business Class
From Tokyo Haneda to San Francisco I gave JAL a try in business class for the very first time on a 777-300ER. Overall, I give the flight high marks with particular praise for the food and service onboard. But...
Review: JAL Sakura Sky View Lounge Tokyo Haneda (HND)
While I spent most of my time in the JAL First Class Lounge, before boarding my flight to San Francisco I briefly stopped in the JAL Sakura Sky View Lounge at Tokyo Haneda Airport. JAL Sakua Sky View Lounge...
Review: JAL First Class Lounge Tokyo Haneda (HND)
The JAL First Class Lounge in Tokyo International Airport (commonly referred to as Tokyo Haneda or HND) features a high-quality a la carte menu and a lot of room to spread out, including a “Red Suite” and “Salon” that...
Review: Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay
I had an extended layover in Tokyo and spent the night at the Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay, an attractive and reasonably-priced property. Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay Review The nightly rate was ¥17,600 (about $118 at current exchange rates) with...
Review: Malaysia Airlines A350-900 Business Class
I enjoyed a very pleasant daytime flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo in business class on a Malaysia Airlines A350-900. Malaysia Airlines A350-900 Business Class Review (KUL-HND) For 70,000 AA miles, I booked a two-segment ticket: Malaysia Airlines Business...
Review: Malaysia Airlines Platinum Lounge Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
The Malaysia Airlines Platinum Lounge in Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is a solid lounge with friendly service and a la carte dining. Malaysia Airlines Platinum Lounge Kuala Lumpur Review (KUL) Prior to my Malaysia Airlines flight to Tokyo, I spent...
Review: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
10 years later, my review of the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur has not changed: it remains an excellent hotel in the heart of KL. Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Review I enjoy updating older reviews and in KL I was...
Review: The Plymouth Hotel (Miami South Beach) SLH
If you’re looking for a quirky and charming boutique hotel on South Beach, I’d recommend The Plymouth Hotel Miami, a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
