Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Surprise, Surprise! Airplane Art Special from the Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Airplane Art Special from the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Surprise, Surprise! It’s time for a parade of aircraft. Some pretty pictures to keep you all amused for a while. In this surprise-laden adventure We all know the drill by now… don’t we? The early morning road to nowhere (and Heathrow Terminal...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Pier Restaurant – Bar in Queenstown. Restaurant Review.
After driving in from Te Anau in New Zealand on the way back from Milford Sound, parking the rental car, and exploring Queenstown for a bit, I was hungry and decided to eat lunch. Pier Restaurant - Bar in Queenstown appeared to be a viable option for me — especially...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Tasting Menu For Tempo by Hilton Hotel Properties
A tasting menu for Tempo by Hilton hotel properties was served for lunch during a sneak peek of a mock-up of the LivSmart Studios by Hilton brand as part of the Art of the Brand event that was sponsored by Hilton in Nashville recently. Beside the long table where lunch was...
Travel With Grant
My Experience Cancelling 2 International Business Class Awards: Avianca LifeMiles & Singapore Airlines
Good afternoon everyone, I hope your weekend is going well.  A few weeks ago, I had to cancel a few international business class awards due to a scheduling conflict, so I wanted to share the various cancellation processes, timelines, and fees involved.  If you find yourself in a similar situation,...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
LivSmart Studios by Hilton: A Sneak Peek
As part of the Art of the Brand event that was sponsored by Hilton in Nashville recently, a sneak peek was given to one of the newest brands: LivSmart Studios by Hilton, which was first introduced on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 under the temporary name of Project H3. Although Hilton already...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Surprise, Surprise! The Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont
The Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont Surprise, Surprise! Time for the second hotel for this trip, this time looking at a property that should be familiar to a lot of you if you’ve been around this blog – The Hyatt Regency O’Hare. What changes are there?  In this surprise-laden adventure… We...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 480: Defer, deflect, but don’t drown
Aircraft orders shifting, service types are switching, and one major airport is underwater in this week's show.
Travel With Grant
Listen to Grant on the Miles to Memories Podcast (Again)
Good morning everyone, I hope your week is going well.  A few days ago, I had the pleasure of being a guest / co-host on the Miles to Memories Podcast.  I spoke with Shawn Coomer (MtM Founder) while Joe Cheung took the day/night off. This was my second time on...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Surprise, Surprise! Into the USA and The Crowne Plaza O’Hare
Into the USA and The Crowne Plaza O’Hare Surprise, Surprise! After eight hours, it’s time to deal with entry into the United States of America. How long will I wait at the border and to get out into the public space?   It’s also time for the first hotel stop on...
Travel Codex
Review: Fairmont Maldives Grounds, Amenities and Dining
Welcome back! In the first part of this review, I covered the logistics of staying at a private island resort in the Maldives and reviewed the Fairmont Maldives overwater villa. In this post, I will talk about the resort grounds, amenities, and dining options. I will even touch on the...
Eye of the Flyer
Not Very Impressed: The Atlanta American Express Centurion Lounge (Review)
I finally had a chance to visit the new American Express Centurion Lounge in Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) on a recent trip and was looking forward to being “wowed” after all the reports of this being a “game changer” lounge. I was simply not that impressed. First, let’s take...
Will Run For Miles
We All Live in a Yellow Submarine: A Visit to Liverpool and the Beatles Museum
A trip to Liverpool isn't complete without including a little bit of the Beatles in your visit The post We All Live in a Yellow Submarine: A Visit to Liverpool and the Beatles Museum appeared first on Will Run For Miles.
Live and Let’s Fly
Introduction: To Europe On SkyTeam In Business Class
Welcome to my next trip report, which will detail my recent journey to and within Europe on a combination of SkyTeam carriers plus a boutique airline that proved to be a very pleasant surprise onboard. Europe on SkyTeam Plus An Unexpected Surprise On Bulgarian Air I stumbled on some “saver”...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Surprise, Surprise! AA87 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare (Main Cabin Extra)
AA87 London Heathrow Terminal 3 to Chicago O’HareTerminal 5 (Main Cabin Extra) Surprise, Surprise! It’s time for some alise seat fun across the Atlantic. We’ll play a game – how many times did I nearly fall out of my seat when dozing off? Plus some lots of passenger experience notes...
John The Wanderer
Celebrity Reflection – Four Great Things
This article is Celebrity Reflection – Four Great Things. It is a review of my experience sailing on Celebrity Reflection. Booking I attended a travel agent seminar on Celebrity Reflection.… The post Celebrity Reflection – Four Great Things appeared first on John the Wanderer.