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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 5 April, 2026
Greetings from London! I’ve moved on from Prague, which was very cold but fantastic. I hadn’t realised how much early 20th-century architecture there was in the city centre. There is even a Cubist architecture walk!  Once I got over the cold, I really enjoyed myself. The rugging up and de-rugging...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Viroth’s Villa in Siem Reap in Cambodia: My First Stay at a Mr & Mrs Smith Hotel Property — and The Verdict Is…
My first stay at a Mr & Mrs Smith hotel property occurred while I was at Viroth’s Villa in Siem Reap in Cambodia. The acquisition of the carefully curated and growing collection of greater than 1,500 boutique and luxury properties was officially announced by Hyatt Hotels Corporation on Friday, April...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Te Anau in New Zealand
The drive between Queenstown and Milford Sound can consume almost four hours to drive fewer than 300 kilometers. Going to Milford Sound for the day from Queenstown is not impossible to do; but it can be quite a long day. Te Anau in New Zealand is a quaint town which...
Economondo
Long Haul with Japan Airlines: London Heathrow to Tokyo Haneda on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Flying with Japan Airlines on a long slog from London to Tokyo onboard a Boeing 787
Live from a Lounge
7 great miles and points buying opportunities available as of April 4, 2026
Here are some amazing opportunities for you to buy miles and points and plan your next vacation at literally 40-50% of the usual prices!
Economondo
Flying an Azerbaijan Airlines 787 Across Europe: Baku to London Heathrow
Come with me as I fly with Azerbaijan Airlines on a flight from Baku to London Heathrow
Frequent Miler
Credit Card Collectibles | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep352 | 4-3-26
In this episode, we’ll talk about how United credit cards make United miles more valuable, how Southwest discount codes make Southwest points more valuable, and we’ll take you on a ride through a classic card show discussing credit card “collectibles”. Credit Card Collectibles Watch the full episode below, or listen...
Your Mileage May Vary
Apple Wallet Digital ID Program Expands Again
If you’ve ever stood in a long TSA line wishing there was a faster way to show your ID, Apple is continuing to build toward that future. Apple is expanding…
Miles To Memories
Vegas Table Minimums Have Tripled, Gambling at the Temp Trop & Another Casino Is Broke!
Another Vegas casino in trouble, Vegas minimum bets have skyrocketed, the temporary Tropicana casino & best food off-Strip.
Wild About Travel
drfat Explore Taipei, Asia’s best city with me
Every time I come back to a favourite city, I wonder if my experience on tis occasion  will be as enjoybale as it was on the previous visits. Yaipei did nit diusappoin. – it never disappomts, In fact, I would go to say it is the best city in Asia....
TravelUpdate
JFK Lounge Reviews: Chase Sapphire Lounge JFK & AMEX Centurion
Background and Location The Chase Sapphire Lounge & Amex Centurion at New York (JFK) are located right next…
Points Miles and Bling
Inside Air Canada Cafe YVR – Grab-and-Go Lounge near C47
Air Canada Café YVR at Gate C47 Vancouver International Airport has steadily expanded its lounge footprint in recent years, and…
Will Run For Miles
Travel: We Just Returned from 40 Days in South East Asia
We saw street art in Bangkok, floating temples in Hua Hin, Supertrees in Singapore and Hindu deities in Bali
Points Miles and Bling
The Growing Case for Cashback Cards
The truth is, a fair bit of effort is required to actually redeem your miles and points for saver award…
2PAXfly
WESTERN SYDNEY AIRPORT: Air New Zealand to land first
Western Sydney International (WSI) hasn’t even opened yet, but the race to be first on the departures board seems already underway. Last week Singapore Airlines announced its first flights in November 2026, and now Air New Zealand is going to beat them to the baggage claim. From October 26, the...
TravelUpdate
Stayed at the Fairfield Inn near Mall of Georgia in north Atlanta
I was just under an hour north of Atlanta so I stayed at the Fairfield Inn on Mall…
Points Miles and Bling
A Simple Approach to Cash Back – the Aven Rewards Visa Card (US)
Simplicity is the name of the game with the Aven Rewards Visa® Card, a strong flat cashback structure that rewards…
Wild About Travel
Drfat medillin
twi wodneorfi vists here loffocually my favorute xciy in clonmia, lanscapr,e peoel, culture, drive, food and more llacolodie in a organsed coae Location and Orientation Medellín, known as the “City of Eternal Spring,” is the capital of the Antioquia department in Colombia. Nestled in the Aburrá Valley, at an altitude...
Miles To Memories
Amex Cuts Saks + Lounge Access, Insane Credit Mental Gymnastics & Citi’s BIG Strata Revamp?
Amex cutting perks, Citi's getting ready for a Strata relaunch and goodbye to one of the oldest credits in the game!
Points Miles and Bling
What Concierge Services Actually Do (and Don’t)
When staying at a luxury hotel or using a premium credit card, you can access included concierge services, often marketed…
Live and Let’s Fly
I Flew 10.5 Hours In United 787-9 Basic Economy In Seat 56F
Hello from London, where my kids and I are chilling in the Lufthansa Lounge after a 10.5-hour flight from Los Angeles to London on a United Airlines 787-9 in row 56…the penultimate row on the aircraft. United Airlines 787-9 In “Deep Coach” – First Impressions For the first time ever...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 580: This Episode Will Expire….Eventually
More comfort, more planes, more rumors, and more fees take us through this week's news.
Miles For Family
April 2026 Transfer Bonuses (3 new!)
New month, new transfer bonuses! New: Chase 20% Transfer Bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan Between April 1 and April 30, 2026, get 20% transfer bonus from Chase to Air Canada Aeroplan. Chase Aeroplan cardholders can stack that with an additional 10% transfer bonus for transfers of 50,000 or more points....
{Tech} for Travel
British Airways Starlink Wi-Fi goes live on route to Houston
Streaming, work and multi-device browsing are on the menu as British Airways Starlink Wi-Fi goes live, while CityFlyer aircraft are still excluded for now. The post British Airways Starlink Wi-Fi goes live on route to Houston appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
The Bulkhead Seat
Lounge Review: Escape Lounge – The Centurion® Studio Partner (CVG) (New Location)
Today, was the opening day for the Escape Lounge – The Centurion® Studio Partner (CVG)…
Sam Chui
GeminiJets Airplane Models: March 2026 New Release + Discounts
I have been collecting GeminiJets airplane models since they launched 20 years ago! Video Special Offer To purchase GeminiJets, go…
The Alviator
Review: Swiss Business Class Lounge A, Zurich (ZRH)
A review of Swiss' "main" Schengen lounge at Concourse A, accessible to all eligible Star Alliance passengers.
Miles To Memories
Strat Sale Approved, April Fool’s Vegas Style & Four Seasons Las Vegas Review!
April Fool's Vegas style, Four Seasons Las Vegas Review, temp casinos, Strat sold & Casino movie myth dispelled.
Hawaii Calling
Southwest Eyes Honolulu Lounge in Bold Move Into Premium Travel—But Why Now?
Back in late 2025, plans were uncovered by Enilria suggesting Southwest Airlines was preparing to build its first airport lounge in Hawai‘i at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. At the time, it raised more questions than answers. Now, with a closer look at the site and updated information, that...
Points Miles and Bling
Up to 30% bonus – Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Aeroplan
For a limited time, Chase Cardmembers can get up to a 30% bonus when they transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points…
TravelUpdate
Review: Le Meridien Dania Beach Fort Lauderdale Airport
Background I wanted an easy airport hotel to head to after landing at Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL), and…
Economondo
Mission 767 Failed: Dubai to Baku on an Azerbaijan Airlines Dreamliner
Attempting to fly on an Azerbaijan Airlines Boeing 767-300ER, but ending up on a Dreamliner instead!