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...
TravelUpdate
Luxury Hotel Review: St. Regis New York
Background & Location While today there are over 50 St. Regis branded properties around the world, it all…
Traveling For Miles
Deal: Buy Iberia gift cards with up to 10% off
Iberia is currently running a Valentine's Day promotion in which it's selling its gift cards with between 5% to 10% off face value (the greater the value of the gift card, the greater the discount). The sale will run for a few more days and may be useful if you're...
Miles For Family
Evaluating Various Mileage Options for Bringing My Mom from Poland to USA
As some of you know, all of my relatives live in Belarus. Ever since I moved to USA 26 years ago, trying to get together has been a challenge, to put it mildly. But it’s now 10X harder due to sanctions and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. No carrier can even...
Suites and Lobbies
Hawai‘i Hotel Named #1 in the USA for 2025—2 More in the Top 10
I’ve been lucky enough to experience some incredible luxury hotels in Hawai‘i, from beachfront resorts with world-class spas to private lanais with sweeping ocean views. But, as I went through the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels in the USA 2025 rankings, I had to admit—none of the...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Delta Air Lines 767-300 “Delta One” Business Class
My journey from New York to Los Angeles on a Delta Air Lines 767-300 in “Delta One” business class was a mixed bag, though the Delta One Lounge in JFK and LAX truly make up for what is now an uncompetitive onboard product. Delta Air Lines 767-300 “Delta One” Business...
Suites and Lobbies
Fairfield Inn & Suites Los Angeles LAX/El Segundo | Hotel Review
My requirements for this overnight stay in Los Angeles were a free shuttle, free breakfast, and a clean room. I chose the Fairfield Inn and Suites Los Angeles LAX/El Segundo, it delivered on my requirements, excelled in simple touches, and failed at some basics. While the property does show signs...
Wingtips
What Makes An Airline Great?
It’s a good question because most people will have different things that make them happy. Fair enough, everyone… The post What Makes An Airline Great? appeared first on Wingtips.
Miles For Family
Spring Break Destination Decision: Punta Mita vs. St. Maarten
Spring Break for my kids is just a few weeks away, and we’re going on a cruise. Can’t wait! But that means Spring Break 2026 is only a year away, so for me that means it’s time to plan and start looking at award flights. Next year, we’re planning to...
Your Mileage May Vary
Traveling Through Memories: A Tribute to My Father
When I wrote my review of our travels in 2024, I mentioned that we traveled less than we had in 2022 and 2023. Aside from my quick stay in Las…
Wingtips
My All-Time Favorite Aviation Movies.
Having recently gotten into watching a lot of aviation / airport movies, and I must say it’s getting… The post My All-Time Favorite Aviation Movies. appeared first on Wingtips.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Delta One Lounge New York (JFK)
While I did have high expectations entering this lounge, they were still exceeded: the Delta One Lounge at New York JFK is my new favorite lounge in the United States and has a host of amenities that make it very attractive to book Delta Air Lines. Delta One Lounge New...