Miles For Family
Dogs and Cats on New Cruise Line, Points Transfer Opportunities and More
Happy Monday! Bilt Adds Wyndham as Transfer Partner with Rent Day Transfer Bonus: Hobbyists don’t seem as excited about Wyndham as the newest Bilt transfer partner. But if it fits your travel goals, who cares about the cents per point value? See this post on View From the Wing. In addition,...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Return to AirAsia: My Latest Experience With a Recent Flight
I had no reason to hesitate to return to AirAsia based on past experiences with the airline, whose slogan is Now Everyone Can Fly — but what was my latest experience with a recent flight with the “low fares no-frills” airline that operated as Thai AirAsia?
Although AirAsia was...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Viroth’s Villa 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...
Altitude Yes
Amtrak’s NextGen Acela, Boston to New York: How Have They Held Up? (Business Class)
I recently got a chance to take Amtrak's NextGen Acela again after riding them for the first time back in September 2025.
The post Amtrak’s NextGen Acela, Boston to New York: How Have They Held Up? (Business Class) first appeared on Altitude Yes.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Old French Bridge in Luang Prabang in Laos
I walked across the Old French Bridge in Luang Prabang in Laos after dining on a meal at Khua Kao, which is an open-air restaurant that is located on the western bank of the Nam Khan River adjacent to the southwestern entrance to the structure.
The...
Hawaii Calling
6 Amazing Boutique Hotels on Oahu (2026)
If you’re looking for boutique hotels on Oʻahu, you’re probably not trying to book another massive resort—you want something with more personality, better design, and a stay that actually feels connected to the island. I’ve stayed at several of the hotels on this list and spent time exploring the rest,...
Frequent Miler
The bright side of Hyatt’s (potential) Globalist shake-up | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep351 | 3-27-26
In today’s podcast episode, we’ll talk about who we would want to buy JetBlue, how Amex missed the mark with its new business card, and the key to preserving our loyalty if Hyatt “mile-stone-ifies” elite benefits. The bright side of Hyatt’s (potential) Globalist shake-up Watch the full episode below, or...
Hawaii Calling
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...
Live and Let’s Fly
My First “Flight to Nowhere” On United Airlines With Starlink
In what was a first for me, I experienced a “flight to nowhere” on Monday…on United Airlines. But unlike most fights to nowhere, this was one was a deliberate two-hour journey from LAX to LAX to showcase Starlink high-speed internet onboard. My United Airlines Starlink Flight To Nowhere United Airlines...
No Work All Travel
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...
