Miles For Family
Hong Kong: Avenue of Stars, Junk Boat Tea, Victoria Peak, Symphony of Lights
This is the last post in my Hong Kong trip report. See my previous blog posts about this trip: Hong Kong Highlights, Review: China Airlines Business Class Ontario to Taipei to Hong Kong,Review: United Airlines Business Class Hong Kong to San Francisco,Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Tsim Sha Tsui, Ngong Ping...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Rí Rá Irish Pub in Las Vegas. Restaurant Review.
I did not know that Rí Rá Irish Pub in Las Vegas was actually one of four locations: Las Vegas, Charlotte, Burlington, and Portland in Maine. When we decided to dine there, I initially thought that the Las Vegas location in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Las Vegas property...
Suites and Lobbies
American Airlines Premium Economy Review: Honolulu (HNL) to Phoenix (PHX) on the Boeing 787-8
For this trip, I flew from Honolulu (HNL) to Phoenix (PHX) on American Airlines’ Boeing 787-8 in Premium Economy. I recently flew the same cabin on a 777 from Dallas-Fort Worth to Honolulu, so I was interested in comparing the experience between the two aircraft. This was a redeye flight,...
No Work All Travel
Hotel Review: Imperial Hotel Tokyo
Even if you weren’t specifically interested in architecture or history, you’d be in for a treat at Imperial Hotel Tokyo. Location & Access The Imperial Hotel Tokyo, close to the Imperial Palace, Ginza, and Hibiya Park, also has very good rail connections. In addition to being a hop and a...
Points With a Crew
You Should Stand Up As Soon As The Plane Lands (Like I do)
What? You just sit in your seat when the plane gets to the gate? Have I got a story for you...
Travel Points Playbook
One Card, One Trip: New Orleans
In this edition I am looking at a destination that is one of our personal favorites for a long weekend getaway; New Orleans, Louisiana.  Laissez le bon temps rouler (let the good times roll)!
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: The Adolphus, Autograph Collection
I had to be in Dallas for a business dinner and needed a hotel… The post Hotel Review: The Adolphus, Autograph Collection appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
How we use our Amex Gold Card coupon credits | Coffee Break Ep45 | 2-14-25 | Podcast
The American Express Gold Card has a $325 annual fee, but it offers up to $424 of value in credits. Here we’ll talk about how we make sure to put those credits to use. Read more about maximizing American Express credit card rebates and credits here. Coffee Break: How we...
Will Run For Miles
Wandering the Magical Grounds of Holistika, Tulum
This spa and retreat and boutique hotel is a tranquil jungle oasis filled with thought-provoking art The post Wandering the Magical Grounds of Holistika, Tulum appeared first on Will Run For Miles.
Miles For Family
Wyndham Timeshare Presentation Opportunity, New Transfer Bonus and More
Inexpensive Vacation Opportunity with Wyndham Timeshare Presentation: Attending a timeshare presentation is one of the best tools for getting free hotel nights and points. In fact, my husband and I attended a timeshare presentation back in the day to get a free trip to Disney World, which is when/where he...
Eye of the Flyer
Is the Shake Shack Burger on Delta Any Good? (Review)
Back in November 2024, Delta Air Lines announced they would serve Shake Shack burgers on select domestic routes from Boston (BOS). This was a surprising partnership:  serving branded chain food (and fast food, at that) on Delta flights, as the airline is usually known for partnering with independent eateries for...
Frequent Miler
Hyatt Regency Waikiki: Bottom Line Review
Oahu is probably my favorite Hawaiian Island, but Waikiki is undoubtedly my least favorite part of Oahu. However, it’s tough to avoid when trying to use points and many people love its unique “Hawaiian Vegas” appeal. My wife had a conference last year in Honolulu, and one of the shuttles...
TravelUpdate
Staying at the Homewood Suites, Brandywine, Delaware
I was working on an event involving Delawares most famous resident so I got to spend a week…
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 521: Far-flung Frontiers
Which new markets make sense? Both long-haul and short-haul are seeing some interesting changes.
Miles For Family
Finalizing Spring Break Flights with Inflexible Travel Dates/Times
The other day, I started dreaming about Spring Break 2026 destinations. But our 2025 spring break is just a few weeks away! My family is going on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas cruise ship out of Miami. The problem is that we only have one week off school, and...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Delta One Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
The Delta One Lounge in Los Angeles is much smaller than its counterpart in New York, but has the same blend of outstanding service, delicious food and drinks, and superb amenities that make it a compelling reason to choose Delta Air Lines. Delta One Lounge Los Angeles Review (LAX) Delta...