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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: The reborn Dusit Thani Hotel, Bangkok
Dusit Thani is a name eternally tied to its history as one of the first five-star hotels in Bangkok. The original hotel opened in 1970. It was Thailand’s tallest building and the first property of Dusit International. The now-outdated hotel was demolished in 2019, and a new hotel using the...
Travel With Grant
My 2025 Travel Predictions Midyear Review: Hits, Misses & Lots of Wild Guesses
Explore my midyear review of 2025 travel predictions where I assess which forecasts for airlines, hotels, and credit cards were hits or misses. Discover the unexpected outcomes and intriguing developments that have unfolded so far.
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HOTEL REVIEW: Too much style? Naumi Hotel, Wellington, New Zealand
We arrived from the airport a little after midnight. The Naumi Hotel has entrances on two different streets: Cuba Street and Dunlop Terrace, which is parallel to Cuba Street. Cuba Street is the main entrance. Things apparently happen in doubles at the Naumi, as there are actually two hotels, one...
BoardingArea
Taking the Train to the Plane – Philadelphia
The regional train connection from Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station to Philadelphia International Airport provides a quick train to plane connection – just don’t expect luxurious trip or a place for your large luggage. The summary A surprising number of US cities provide train/subway connections between airports and the cities they...
Hawaii Calling
Flight Review: Mokulele Airlines – Lanai (LNY) to Honolulu (HNL)
Small-plane flights in Hawaiʻi have a certain magic that’s hard to beat—especially when the weather cooperates. My recent evening flight on Mokulele Airlines from Lānaʻi Airport (LNY) to Honolulu International Airport (HNL) was one of those perfect island hops, with crystal-clear skies and postcard-worthy views the whole way. See the...
Sam Chui
Photo Report: Air France Unveils New La Première First Class Cabin
Developed over three years, Air France’s new La Première suite features a unique and fully adaptable design, consisting of a seat and a chaise longue that transform into a full bed. The seat adjusts to different phases of the flight: takeoff, landing, dining, or relaxation mode. With an embossed leather...
Sam Chui
Trip Report: The New Lufthansa Allegris First Class
Join me on the new Lufthansa Allegris First Class flight from Chicago to Munich. I tried out the Double Suite in the middle! Video Lufthansa continues to roll out its €2.5 Billion cabin upgrade program "Allegris". The new Lufthansa First Class features a floor-to-ceiling wide suite. At least 6 A350...
Hawaii Calling
Mokulele Airlines Review: Honolulu (HNL) to Lāna‘i (LNY) | A Scenic Solo FlightReview
Flying interisland in Hawai‘i can be a beautiful, stress-free experience—or a lesson in patience, depending on the airline. My latest trip from Honolulu (HNL) to Lāna‘i (LNY) with Mokulele Airlines was a bit of both. Between multiple schedule changes and an empty flight, this journey had some unexpected twists. If...
Hawaii Calling
Review: American Airlines A321neo Los Angeles (LAX) – Honolulu (HNL) Economy
Flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu (HNL) on a basic economy ticket, I had the chance to check out American Airlines’ economy class in an exit row seat on the Airbus A321neo. This trip also included a quick stop at the Admirals Club at LAX Terminal 5, where I...
Hawaii Calling
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,...
