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Hyatt Regency Deerfield Review – Two Bedroom Suite
얼마전에 Chicago에 잠시 다녀왔습니다. 숙박하기로 정했던 호텔은 하얏 싸이트에서 "시카고"로 검색하면 나오는 총 6개의 하얏 리젠시 호텔중에 한곳으로, Hyatt Regency Deerfiled로 가보기로 했습니다.  총 6개의 시카고지역 리젠시 호텔중에 4번째 호텔. 다른 시카고 지역 리젠시 호텔 3개의 리뷰는 Moxie Story의 Hotel 섹션에서 보실수 있습니다. 
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Moxie의 2022 포르투갈 맛집 기행 2편 – 포르투(Porto)
2022년 10월에 다녀왔던 포르투갈 여행에서 먹고 온 맛집기행 2편, 포르투편에 오셨습니다.  전체 여행일정이 리스본에 집중되어 있어서, 포르투의 짧은 일정에서 최대한 다녀봤습니다. 포르투여행기는 본 포스팅 하단에 링크를 남기고 갈테니, 여행 계획하실때 참고하실수 있으면 좋겠습니다.  그동안 Moxie가 다녀온 해외 곳곳의 맛집기행은 Moxie Story의 “맛집” 섹션에서 확인하실수 있습니다.  그러면 Moxie와 함께 포르투로 가 보겠습니다. 
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(우리집 공항에서 그리고 나에게는) 비주류 마일을 두고 고민하기 시작하다!
오늘은 우리가 카드를 잡식성으로 막 만들다보니 생겨나는 비주류 마일에 대한 이야기를 조금 하려고 하는데요, 사실 쓸모없는 마일은 없습니다. 그러나, 우리가 거주하고 있는 지역과 항공사 허브공항에 따라서 더 자주쓰는 마일과 조금 들 쓰는 마일이 생겨나게 되는데요, 그래서 마일을 모을때나 카드를 열때도 전략적으로 이런 부분들을 염두해서 우리가 접근하지 않습니까? 근데, 저같이 그냥...
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도쿄 여행기 – 1. Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel review
여름방학에 도쿄를 다녀왔습니다. 항공은 AA 마일을 탈탈 털어서 JAL 비지니스를 탔습니다. 요즘 Citi를 통해 AA 마일은 모을수가 없어 다시 이렇게 탈 수 있을까?는 모르겠지만, 일단 있는 포인트로 쓰고 열심히 모으라는 막시님의 조언대로 살아남아 봐야죠 ㅎㅎ 호텔은 디즈니를 갈땐 쉐라톤 도쿄베이, 도쿄 시내에서는 Conrad Tokyo에 묶었는데...
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The One Airline Passenger I Would Never Want To Be, Everyone Would Be Looking At Me
United Airlines flight 5505 from Aspen to Denver was delayed two hours on Wednesday because a passenger broke the latch on an overhead bin. Everyone on board - or almost everybody - was certainly connecting and most likely missed their connections. Continue reading The One Airline Passenger I Would Never...
Miles For Family
Astonishing: Disney Treasure Maiden Voyage Hasn’t Sold Out Yet
Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Treasure, will start sailing December 2024, as I mentioned in a recent post. Bookings opened up last week for Pearl Castaway Club members, followed by other Castaway Club members in subsequent days. Today was the first day that bookings opened up to the...
The Bulkhead Seat
The Iconic Face of Hawaiian Airlines’ Logo Passes Away at 77
Hawaiian Airlines logo and livery features the face of a Maui native and one-time… The post The Iconic Face of Hawaiian Airlines’ Logo Passes Away at 77 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Eye of the Flyer
MQD Rollover? Sky Club Access for Authorized Users? Answers to Questions About Delta Lounge Access and the New 2025 SkyMiles Program
Plenty of readers and I had questions about Delta Air Lines’ changes to their Medallion earnings and Sky Club airport lounge access. A Delta spokesperson graciously answered several questions I sent. (When I say “graciously,” I genuinely mean it — don’t take that with my usual dash of snark.) Here...
TravelUpdate
Do you know what happened to the five unsold Concordes?
When you look at the twentieth century from a technological point of view, it truly is amazing. Humans took flight, went to the Moon and much, much more. Supersonic passenger travel began in 1976 and proved to be popular, which is why the story of the unsold Concordes is a...
One Mile at a Time
Condor Launching Frankfurt To San Antonio Flights?
A bit later today, we can expect a very interesting new transatlantic route to be (officially) announced.
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Great Coffee In Malta
Even though I want to bring your attention to two great places for coffee in Malta, I have a confession. Best Coffee In Malta Usually one of the highlights of my travels around the world is seeking out the best third-wave or otherwise noteworthy coffee shops wherever I visit. In...
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Abu Dhabi Airport Midfield Terminal Opening November 2023
While I’ll believe it when it actually happens, we’re now officially just several weeks from Abu Dhabi’s much anticipated terminal opening. While we knew about the general timeline, we now have an exact date for the anticipated transition. First let’s get the new details out of the way, and then...
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India stops accepting Visa Applications in Canada; issues advisory for Indians visiting the country
Seems India has stopped Visa Issuance at its Canadian diplomatic outposts, and also India has issued a travel advisory for Indians travelling to Canada. The post India stops accepting Visa Applications in Canada; issues advisory for Indians visiting the country appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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Emirates is On a Mission to Woo Experienced Captains to Move to Dubai and Fly its A380 Superjumbos
Dubai-based Emirates is on a new mission to woo experienced Airbus Captains from around the world and convince them to leave their careers at home and move to the Persian Gulf and fly its A380 superjumbos. Emirates says it is ‘rolling out the red carpet’ as it seeks to quickly...
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Cathay Pacific’s New “Feels Good To Move” Ad
Cathay Pacific had an exceptionally tough few years, given the extent to which Hong Kong was locked down during the pandemic. With border restrictions lifted and transpacific travel demand coming back shortly, the airline is finally profitable once again. In light of this recovery, the company has released its first...
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UK Visas to cost more, effective October 2023. Priority service will cost double.
The UK Visa fees is supposed to go up on October 4, 2023. Some services will go up by 100%. The post UK Visas to cost more, effective October 2023. Priority service will cost double. appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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QANTAS/TURKISH AIRLINES: Qantas will not oppose Turkish Airlines flying into Melbourne and Sydney
Several outlets, including SkyNews and The West Australian, are reporting, based on an AAP story, that Qantas will not oppose the Turkish Airlines application to fly into Australia. Turkish Airlines has submitted an application to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to fly into Melbourne and Sydney. It proposes to...
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Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Flaunts The Joy of Travel With First Post-Pandemic Global Advertising Campaign
Cathay Pacific has launched its first post-pandemic global advertising campaign in an attempt to put the defacto Hong Kong flag carrier back on the world stage and to push its new ‘premium travel lifestyle brand’, which is simply referred to as Cathay. The company entered the premium lifestyle arena in...
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Akasa Air set to fly international
Akasa has secured the regulatory permission to launch international operations. The airline intends to launch flights to The post Akasa Air set to fly international appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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San Antonio is Announcing a New Nonstop Flight to Europe Tomorrow
Last month, the San Antonio Express-News reported that local business leaders had raised over… The post San Antonio is Announcing a New Nonstop Flight to Europe Tomorrow appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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QANTAS: Will the board let ex-CEO Alan Joyce get his AU$23.6 million payout?
Qantas released its annual report for the financial year 2023 yesterday. We already know that they made a stonking AU$1.5 billion plus profit. Everyone is concentrating on, including the Qantas Group Board, is its discretion on executive remuneration. Background With a growing list of scandals, should the executive team, including...
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Awesome combos for the Amex Platinum Digital Entertainment Credit
$20 can go a long way. Back in July 2021, Amex revamped the benefits on the consumer Amex Platinum card, increasing the annual fee in the process. One of the new benefits they added at that time was a $20 per month Digital Entertainment Credit which could be used for...
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Air Canada from DFW to Montreal
On the way to Canada so I have the opportunity to review the flight on Air Canada from DFW to Montreal. Going on board: A view of the Embraer 175 as we went on board. Air Canada flys the Embraer 175 on this leg to Montreal and back. The seating...
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Lawsuit Alleges Frontier Airlines Misleads Customers With Baggage Fees
A class-action lawsuit alleges that Frontier Airlines misleads customers with baggage fees and other “fraudulent and unwarranted charges” to appear as though it truly is an ultra-low-cost airline and that the airline engages in deceptive tactics to extract more money from its passengers. Traveling with a bag that purportedly failed to...
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Why is That A National Park, Forest, Monument, Wilderness or Memorial?
There are many reasons why people enjoy visiting national parks. One of the key reasons is to witness the natural beauty and awe-inspiring landscapes, wildlife, and geological formations that the…
View from the Wing
Delta Air Lines Pilot Saves A Broadway Show, Makes Understudy’s Dream Come True
Mikayla Renfrow is an understudy for Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway. She was heading home from vacation in Europe last week, and her Delta flight delayed. That was going to be a problem – because she was about to be given a chance to play Jasmine. Continue reading Delta Air Lines...
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J.D. Power Releases 2023 Rankings of Best US Airports
This year saw a pilot shortage, tons of weather delays and cancellations, and a… The post J.D. Power Releases 2023 Rankings of Best US Airports appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
God Save The Points
Digital Passports Are Coming, But Will They Help Travel?
If you didn’t already know, the ever lovable country known as Finland has already launched an e-Passport trial. What is an e-passport? Fair question. Basically, it... The post Digital Passports Are Coming, But Will They Help Travel? appeared first on God Save The Points.
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뱅크 보너스 10편 – US Bank Business Checking $800 (크레딧 카드 펀딩 up to $3,000)
doc 링크 보고 오픈했는데, 지금은 업데이트 중인지 안 보이네요. 홈페이지 링크 대체합니다. https://www.usbank.com/affiliate/business-checking/online-banking-bonus-a.html   어카운트 오픈하고 30일 이내에 펀딩해야 하고요. 어카운트 오픈하고, 60일 동안 밸런스 유지해야 합니다.  $5,000 디파짓 하시면 $350 보너스, $25,000 디파짓 하시면 $800 보너스에요. 그 외 다른 조건도 없습니다. 보통 세이빙 어카운트...
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Moxie의 2022 포르투갈 맛집 기행 1편 – 리스본(Lisbon)
2022년 10월에 다녀왔던 포르투갈 여행에서 먹어보고 온 맛집기행에 오셨습니다. 리스본과 그 주변, 그리고 포르투에서 가 볼 수 있었던 맛있는 식당들을 두편으로 모아보겠는데요. 항상 그렇듯이 미슐랭에 평가된 식당의 유혹에 흔들리지 않고, 로컬 지역인들의 추천도 과감하게 받아들여 가는 Moxie의 맛집 기행. 이때 다녀온 식당에서 먹었던 음식들로 평상시 식습관이 바뀌게 되는 일도 있었던,...
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Porto, Portugal 2022 #4 – Day 2: Gaia District, Quinta Do Noval Wine Tasting – Moxie w/out Borders
오늘 보시는 4편에서는 포르투 여행 둘째날, 강 건너에 있는 Gaia 지구의 모습을 보실수 있습니다.  처음에 숙박 호텔을 찾을때 고려했던 호텔이 있던곳이 이곳인데요. 강을 끼고서 여러가지 재미있는 해프닝들이 많이 일어나는 곳이고, 맛있는 음식도 즐길수 있는 그런 몇가지 스팟들이 있더라구요.  워낙에 여행객들이 다니는 곳들이 정해져있는 규모가 크지 않은 포르투에서, 하루 혹은 반나절정도 좋은 시간을...
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여행속의 여행 – 한국에서 가는 홋카이도 일주일 항공 발권 (알라스카마일로 JAL타기)
올 연말 한국에 잠시 나가있는 일정이 있는데요. 이번에는 평상시보다 조금 긴시간동안 한국에 있을 예정이라서, 그동안에 해보지 못했던것을 하기로 했습니다.  여행속의 여행 한국에 있는 시간중에 홋카이도를 일주일 다녀올 생각을 했어요. 기존에는 시간촉박의 이유로, 한국을 들어갈때나, 한국여행을 마치고 미국으로 돌아올때 주변국을 들러서 나오곤 했었습니다만, 이번에는 서울출발, 삿포로 도착을 왕복으로 계획 했습니다.  오늘 포스팅에서는 아직은 계획의...
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[St. Regis] Series – The St. Regis Florence, Italy Review
저에겐 왜이렇게 버킷리스트가 많은지 모르겠습니다. 원래 버킷리스트의 뜻과는 상당히 다르게 저만의 해석으로 케테고리별로 버킷리스트가 있는데요 ㅎㅎㅎ 여행섹션 버킷리스트에는 전세계 모든 St. Regis 호텔 숙박해보기가 담겨있습니다. 그 시작을 St. Regis Flagship Hotel 인 맨하탄으로 시작해 1년에 한군데라도 가보는걸 목표로 저만의 속도로 버킷리스트를 실행중에 있습니다.   이번리뷰는...
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Vegas 여행 – MGM Signature 후기
안녕하세요, 베가스를 다녀온 후기를 적으려 합니다. 전 베가스를 가면 Hyatt QN도 채울 겸 거의 MGM 계열에서 숙박을 하려고 하는데요, 이번엔 MGM Signature로 다녀왔습니다.  베가스에 수영할 수 있는 시즌에는 MGM Grand 혹은 만달레이 베이가 인기가 좋은데요, 만달레이 베이는 지난번 가봤을 때 너무 복잡하기도 했고, 새로운 곳을...
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Kimpton Monaco Pittsburgh 후기 (Pittsburgh Pirates, 앤디 워홀 뮤지엄, 루빅스 큐브 내셔널대회)
루빅스 큐브 내셔널 대회가 있어서 지난달에 피츠버그에 다녀왔습니다. 원래는 제가 아들과 같이 가기로 했었는데 요즘 일이 많아서 와이프가 대신 갔어요.   싸우스웨스트는 처음 타봤는데 좋더라고요. 왕편은 24시간 전 되자마자 체크인 했어야 했는데 제가 깜빡하고 5시간이나 더 지난 후에 체크인했더니… B57, B58 이렇게 나오더라고요. 망… 그럼에도...
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다시 가본 Kimpton Fontenot @New Orleans (Secret Password 후기 + Sandestin 후기도 맛배기로 쪼금~!)
우선은 지난번에 여름계획을 하면서 바닷가 다녀왔는데요, 예전 갔던 호텔을 가다보니깐 후기를 반복해서 적기도 애매모호 하기도 해서 그냥 이번에 Kimpton Fontenot에 대한 부분만 전하도록 하겠습니다. (아래에 여행계획에 대한 블로그 글이 있습니다^^)