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Bar Parasol Wynn Las Vegas Review: A Stunning Pre-Dinner Cocktail Lounge
First Impressions Bar Parasol at Wynn Las Vegas feels more like stepping into a theatrical set than a typical hotel lounge. From the moment you walk in, the space is layered with color, texture, and detail—ornate lighting, rich fabrics, and those signature parasol-inspired fixtures that immediately set the tone. It’s...
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Lounge Review: Primeclass Lounge Ankara
Feeble excuse time– I was in China for the past two weeks, and had predictably erratic VPN access. WordPress loaded, but would not post anything. Nevertheless, let’s see how the Primeclass Lounge Ankara stacks up. Given the ongoing situation in Persian Gulf, to get from Berlin to Beijing, I worked...
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Review: New Capital One Landing at LaGuardia (LGA)
Background Recently, Capital One opened the Landing at LGA Terminal B, marking the second opening of the Landing…
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Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, London Heathrow (LHR)
A review of the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at London Heathrow Airport, open to all eligible Star Alliance passengers leaving Heathrow's T2.
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Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge, London Heathrow (LHR)
A review of Singapore Airlines' lounge at Heathrow Airport, open to all eligible Star Alliance passengers (including on shorthaul carriers).
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Review: United Club, London Heathrow (LHR)
A review of the United Club at London Heathrow Airport, open to eligible Star Alliance passengers departing from LHR's Terminal 2.
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Review: Lufthansa Senator Lounge, London Heathrow (LHR)
A review of the "lounge-within-a-lounge" Senator lounge at Heathrow Airport, which has quite unique access requirements.
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Review: Lufthansa Business Lounge, London Heathrow (LHR)
A review of the Lufthansa business class lounge at Heathrow Airport, open to Star Alliance business class passengers and frequent flyers.
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Review: Escape Lounge – Hartford Bradley Int’l (BDL)
Renovated lounge sports a refreshed décor, extensive buffet, expanded bar and an excellent staff The summary Travelers at Hartford Bradley had no lounge at the airport while the Escape Lounge was closed for months as it underwent a complete renovation. The wait worth it. The lounge is at located at...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Aer Lingus Lounge London (LHR)
The Aer Lingus Lounge in London Heathrow was a great place to start my journey home on Aer Lingus, with a nice breakfast spread, barista-made coffee, and plenty of seating. Aer Lingus Lounge London Review (LHR) I began my trip to Los Angeles via Dublin in London, with an Aer...
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Review: Singapore Airlines The Private Room (SIN)
Singapore Airlines offers two first class lounges at its hub at Singapore Changi Airport. This review highlights The Private Room, the exclusive first class lounge for Singapore Airlines first class passengers. Singapore Airlines The Private Room Review (SIN) Ahead of my Singapore Airlines Suites Class from Singapore to London, I...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Singapore Airlines The Private Room (SIN)
Singapore Airlines offers two first class lounges at its hub at Singapore Changi Airport. This review highlights The Private Room, the exclusive first class lounge for Singapore Airlines first class passengers. Singapore Airlines The Private Room Review (SIN) Ahead of my Singapore Airlines Suites Class from Singapore to London, I...
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Review: Etihad/Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounge (Revisited) – Washington Dulles (IAD), Concourse A
Great food and service remain the highlights of this stylish lounge The summary I was happy to revisit this Chase lounge, which like its counterpart at JFK, is a collaboration with Etihad Airways and Chase. These two lounges are smaller than the “regular” Chase lounges (LGA, BOS, PHL, SAN) but...
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Review:  Air France Lounge (Revisited) – Washington Dulles (IAD), Concourse A
Stylish and bright space is a great early morning lounge for Priority Pass members with a nice breakfast buffet The summary It’s been a while since I have visited this lounge. Typically, I am at IAD during the later part of the day during which lounge access is limited to...
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Review: Turkish Airlines Lounge (revisited) – Washington Dulles (IAD), Concourse B
A great meal and a great space - beware of the crowds