The Gate with Brian Cohen
Millaa Millaa Falls and Lookout in Australia
Located near the town of Millaa Millaa, Millaa Millaa Falls is considered to be the southern gateway to the Atherton Tableland in the state of Queensland in Australia — as well as part of the Waterfalls Capital of North Queensland and Heartland of World Heritage. Millaa Millaa Lookout is...
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Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Older. Never Wiser – Growing Old in Style
Older. Never Wiser. Growing Old in Style Time for some closing thoughts, conclusions and whatever else I have left to say. In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow to Oslo Airport (Club Europe) The Best...
BoardingArea
Man Asks New York Woman If She Can Watch His Bag In The Airport. She Says ‘No.’ Then A Bystander Intervenes: ‘I Feel Like A Freak’
A request from a stranger at the airport turned into a debate about travel safety, social norms, and whether saying “no” makes you a bad person. The answer to the question may depend on who you ask. TikToker MEGS (@megsdeangelis), a New York-based beauty and travel influencer with 1.5 million...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: First International A321XLR route announced — Brisbane to Manila
According to a story on ET, the first international A321XLR route will be Brisbane to Manila, commencing on 25 October 2026. But don’t get too excited, because there won’t be any flat beds, just domestic Business Class recliners. So, aside from a newer, quieter, more highly pressured plane, it’s a...
John The Wanderer
Explora Journeys: Is the Best Hotel in the World Actually a Ship?
Photo Credit: John the Wanderer This article is Explora Journeys and their evolving identity within the luxury travel sector. It is about the "Maybe" brand campaign that positions these vessels…
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Frequent Miler
The Fairmont Empress, Victoria, BC (Fine Hotels + Resorts®): Bottom Line Review
Over the holidays last year, I surprised my wife with a weekend trip to Victoria, British Columbia. The goal was to see the famous Christmas lights at Butchart Gardens, soak up Victoria’s seasonal spirit…and check out the historic Fairmont Empress. This iconic property has watched over Victoria’s Inner Harbour and...
John The Wanderer
Seabourn Upgrades Culinary Experience: New Menus at Seabourn Square and The Colonnade
Photo: Seabourn This article is the update of Seabourn’s fleetwide culinary program. It is about the rollout of new menus and interactive dining concepts at Seabourn Square and The Colonnade.…
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Frequent Miler
Gems from our Giant Mailbag | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep347 | 2-27-26
In today’s podcast episode, we’ll talk about stacking dining credits, give a caution about gifting Marriott free night certificates, and will resurrect expired Southwest credits. Gems from our Giant Mailbag Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to navigate...
Wild About Travel
Qantas’ “New Era” For Status
Qantas has just made it more expensive to stay loyal. Funny how that works. The airline is calling it a ‘new era’ for its Frequent Flyer program. I’d call it a quiet price hike dressed up in marketing language. This is a change I’ve been waiting on for months. After...
Miles To Memories
Vegas Bombshells: Metallica & Sydney Flights + More Casino Streaming & Primm FOR SALE?!?
Bruno Mars gets a street, a town outside Vegas is for sale, Metallica at the Sphere, Wynn hack follow up and direct Vegas flights to Australia!
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Points Miles and Bling
Should You Use Aeroplan Points for Hotels Instead of Flights?
While we talk extensively about how to use Aeroplan to book premium cabin flights, we have yet to discuss an…
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The Alviator
When Can You Use Lounges Located In Another Part Of The Airport?
Can you use lounges in the non-Schengen area of the airport when flying Schengen? What about a different terminal? This post unpacks both.
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Miles For Family
Major Hyatt Changes, New Chase Transfer Partner and More
This has been a big news week in the miles and points world! Ouch: World Of Hyatt Updates Award Chart, Costs Increase By Up To 67%: Starting in May, World of Hyatt award chart will now include 5 levels per category (instead of the previous 3). This means that during peak...
Eye of the Flyer
Surprising Differences Between the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand in 2026
My wife and I had never ever visited the land down under as well as their Kiwi neighbor to the east. We had really built up the visit to be something over the top spectacular and like nothing we had ever seen or experienced before. It lived up to every...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: MASSIVE overhaul of Qantas Frequent Flyer program. The good and the bad
Qantas is making it easier to earn Status Credits without setting foot on a plane, but there are positives and negatives. As part of its sweeping overhaul of the loyalty program, the airline will lift the annual threshold required to retain status, even as it introduces rollover credits and more...
Wild About Travel
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth): A City That Feels Lost.
I had just had an amazing week on the Garden Route, exploring wineries, seeing whales, and enjoying hikes, coffee, food, and South African hospitality. Enjoy some of the photos! When my Baz Bus minibus (great service by the way) reached Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth, we arrived in a very different world....
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk – Growing Old in Style
Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk Growing Old in Style Let’s grab my luggage and head home. There’s the joy of the real world the next day. In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow...
{Tech} for Travel
Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 gets preloaded maps and a night-vision goggle mode
Built for –30°C and rough stopovers, the Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 pairs preloaded maps with a green night-vision goggle torch mode, plus turn-by-turn routing.
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Points Miles and Bling
My St. Patrick’s Day Experience in Dublin & What I Would Do Differently
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, and I’ve found myself reminiscing on my first St. Patrick’s Day experience in Dublin…
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Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Garuda Indonesia A330-300 Business Class
Garuda Indonesia has three variants of its Airbus A330-300 and I got to experience its most “premium” version in business class on a domestic flight from Bali to Jakarta. Not only was the seat comfortable, but the service and food onboard was also excellent. Garuda Indonesia A330-300 Business Class Review...
Traveling For Miles
Save on select IHG stays with this new Amex offer [Targeted]
American Express has launched a new offer for card members which allows them to save on select IHG stays, and while Amex IHG offers aren't particularly unusual, this one stands out thanks to the fact that isn't restricted to select bookings in North America and the Caribbean.
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