Adam Stuart

Avid traveler/lounge aficionado, who looks to maximize the fun while traveling. The journey can be as fun as the destination!
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Review: The Club at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Terminal 1
...a wonderful Priority Pass lounge Easily the best “The Club” lounge in the USA. This lounge features a stellar buffet, standout bar, great amenities, a cheerful staff, and a very modern décor. One of the best Priority Pass Lounges in the USA. The summary I have visited three “The Club” airport lounges via...
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Taking the Train to the Plane – Philadelphia
The regional train connection from Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station to Philadelphia International Airport provides a quick train to plane connection – just don’t expect luxurious trip or a place for your large luggage. The summary A surprising number of US cities provide train/subway connections between airports and the cities they serve. As...
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Review: China Airlines Dynasty Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), A Gates
…Friendly staff and good food can’t rescue this lounge The China Airlines Dynasty Lounge at the A gates of SFO’s International Terminal leaves a lot to be desired. The staff in the lounge is very nice and work hard. The food is good too! However, it’s one, small, crowded, plain room....
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Review: United Club at San Francisco (SFO), F Gates:
...Elegant but past its prime The flagship United Club at San Francisco International Airport sort of reminds me of the city it serves: it’s incredibly elegant but getting a bit shabby and could use a refresh. Nevertheless, so glad it did not fall victim to the 2010s United Club remodel. This...
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Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), A Gates
…Cool vibe, music and décor enhance this small space - but Priority Pass travelers..be prepared to pay for some items The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at the A gates of SFO’s International Terminal has a lot going for it: great design and ambiance, amazing background music, decent buffet, and some elevated offerings....
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Review: Chase Sapphire Lounge at San Diego International Airport (SAN), Terminal 2
...one of the best lounges in the USA! A stunning décor, amazing artwork, pre-plated buffet and made to order food, showers and more amenities, make this one of the best lounges in the USA. The summary This lounge has it all: relaxation pods, a room where you can get a facial, an enclosed...
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Review: United Club at San Diego International Airport (SAN), Terminal 2
...great balcony and nice breakfast buffet. Sporting the mid-2010s aesthetic, the United Club in San Diego is an attractive (albeit small) space with a rather large breakfast buffet, an open-air feel with a balcony overlooking the terminal, and a hardworking staff. Kudos to a gelato station! The summary The lounge is above the...
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Review: Aspire Lounge at San Diego International Airport (SAN)
...I liked the cold brew. The Aspire Lounge, an independent lounge at San Diego International (Terminal 2) featuring nice tarmac views, a shower suite, an attractive bar, cold brew on tap and a small breakfast buffet. The coffee offerings are the best thing. The summary: The lounge is near gate 22 and...
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Review: American Express Centurion Lounge at Denver (DEN)
Denver’s Centurion Lounge, one of the largest in the network, has a wonderful buffet, 2 bars, comfortable seating, showers, and views of the tarmac. Kudos to the live cooking station – which was not open when I arrived. It’s the only option out of Concourse C, but since all concourses...
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Review: Escape Lounge – Hartford Bradley (BDL)
The only lounge in Hartford’s Bradley International Airport is a stylish space highlighted by an excellent buffet and a staff that works hard and performs several functions. The summary This small space remains the only lounge at Bradley Airport. Escape Lounges have partnered with American Express and are sort of a light...
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Review: Explore United’s Reimagined Club at Newark (EWR), Terminal A
...Urban-loft vibe at Newark Airport's new terminal. The United Club at Newark Airport, Terminal A, provides a welcome place for travelers to wait before their flight. It sports a refreshing urban loft style aesthetic, adorned with interesting artwork, has a variety of seating, an attractive bar, and a decent buffet...
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Review: The United Club at Newark (EWR), Terminal C (C74)– A Stylish Homage to NYC
...a lounge reborn with a New York vibe.. The United Club at gate C74 is the most recently reimagined lounge in the airline’s Newark hub. As in all newly opened lounges, the mid-2010s uniform austere aesthetic has been replaced with a lounge that design-wise is a homage to New York City...
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Review: Chase Sapphire Lounge – Terminal B – Boston Logan (BOS) – Updated
…Chase hits it out of the park with its Boston Sapphire Lounge This lounge defines luxury for a lounge in the United States. It sports a high-end design, pre-plated buffet items, a la carte dining ordered from your seat, 2 bars, showers, a variety of seating as well as views of...
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Review: United Polaris Lounge – Washington Dulles International (IAD)
Maybe my favorite Polaris Lounge...Luxurious design, lots of amenities and great service. When: March 10, 2025. Rating: 9.5/10 – Supreme. Access: Arriving on United Polaris from Zurich. Well, this might be my favorite United Polaris Lounge. It’s an amazing space. The décor seems a bit more refined than its counterparts, with...
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Review: Swiss Alpine Lounge (A gates) – Zurich (ZRH)
...a sleek alpine aesthetic with outstanding food, views, and comfort. One of the best in Zurich. When: March 10, 2025. Rating: 9/10 – Very awesome. Access: Star Alliance Gold. The Swiss Alpine Lounge at the A gates in Zurich is one of the nicest lounges at Zurich Airport. Highlights are the...
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Lounge Review: Swiss Senator Lounge D Gates – Zurich (ZRH)
...a hidden oasis with some surprises The relatively new Swiss Lounge at the D gates in Zurich is a hidden gem at Zurich Airport. Highlights are the décor, the abundance of seating, great buffet for breakfast, the peacefulness, and the “hidden” back room. When: March 10, 2025. Access: Star Alliance Gold. Rating:...