Eye of the Flyer
Getting Mooned: Experiencing the Total Solar Eclipse at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
A trip to Indiana this week provided the most amazing experience with the biggest star ever: the sun. We went to a total solar eclipse event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway! The post Getting Mooned: Experiencing the Total Solar Eclipse at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway appeared first on Eye of the...
Economy Class & Beyond
SNAPSHOT: British Airways 296 Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow – CLUB SUITES
It’s time for another Snapshot, this time focusing on the passenger experience with British Airways in Club Suites. Yes. I said Club Suites. I’m sure you’re all aware of how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two major travel writing...
Economy Class & Beyond
SNAPSHOT: Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont
It’s time for another snapshot, this time looking at the hotel experience at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare, in Rosemont, near Chicago O’Hare International. Location The Hyatt Regency O’Hare is within 10 minutes of Chicago O’Hare International Airport. It’s accessible by Shuttle bus, car and public transit, with it being a...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Currently in Idabel in Oklahoma For The Total Solar Eclipse.
I am currently in Idabel in Oklahoma, waiting for the total solar eclipse to occur. The sky… The post Currently in Idabel in Oklahoma For The Total Solar Eclipse. appeared first on The Gate.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Seabreeze Island Grill in Redington Shores in Florida. Restaurant Review.
I was seeking a restaurant along the shoreline of the greater metropolitan area of Tampa, Saint Petersburg, and Clearwater so that I can dine while watching the sun set over the calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico; and I decided on dining at Seabreeze Island Grill in Redington Shores...
Economy Class & Beyond
SNAPSHOT: Crowne Plaza O’Hare, Rosemont
It’s time for another snapshot, this time looking at the hotel experience at the Crowne Plaza O’Hare, in Rosemont, near Chicago O’Hare International Airport. I’m sure you’re all aware of how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 477: Playing the fool
We're skipping April Fool's Day in favor of some real news, including at least one story we were convinced should've been a joke.
Frequent Floaters
Final Thoughts: Why No One Should Book / Cruise With MSC (Unless in Yacht Club)!
I have had a number of readers saying things something like “Oh René, stop beating that dead horse about how bad MSC is“! OK I agree, beating a dead horse is just mean and cruel but then again so is taking an MSC cruise so they really do kinda match...
Economy Class & Beyond
SNAPSHOT: American Airlines 87 London Heathrow to Chicago (Main Cabin Extra)
It’s time for a new series of Snapshots for a new trip. This one will look at the passenger experience aboard American Airlines 87 between London Heathrow and Chicago O’Hare in Main Cabin Extra. I’m sure you’re all aware of how I do this travel writing thing by now. But...
Frequent Floaters
Terrible! – Copa Airlines Business Class
Introduction: Sailing Celebrity Cruises’ Flora in the Galapagos What to Pack for a Galapagos Cruise Getting to Quito, Ecuador in Delta First Class JW Marriott Hotel Quito Review Exploring Quito, Ecuador on a Celebrity Cruises Excursion Quito to the Galapagos and Back by Avianca Charter Ship Review – Celebrity Flora...
Frequent Floaters
Final Thoughts on My Holland America “Free” Casino Match Cruise on the Eurodam
Introduction – My “Free” Holland America Cruise on the Eurodam Embarkation Day on Holland America Eurodam and The Amazing HAL App Do You Have to Dress Up on Holland America Cruises And do Men Have to Wear a Suit What are Main Dining Meals like on Holland America Cruises –...
Live and Let’s Fly
Introduction: Forbearance On Turkish Airlines + Three Nights In Istanbul
Welcome to my next trip report, a recount of my late winter trip to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines. Turkish Airlines 2024 Trip Report I’m not going to rehash the saga of actually booking this ticket, but it was quite a struggle….to say the least: But at 45K Turkish Airlines Miles...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Kane’s Catfish, Seafood & Steakhouse in Foxworth in Mississippi. Restaurant Review.
We were hungry after hiking at Red Bluff in Mississippi — but we did not want to drive two hours and fifteen minutes to get to Vicksburg or Jackson; so we decided to drive 15 minutes to Kane’s Catfish, Seafood & Steakhouse in Foxworth in Mississippi and dine there. Rural southern...
Frequent Floaters
Carnival Ship Oversold, First Cruise Checklist, Insider on Cruise Excursions, Oceania Offers Free Hotel Night and Expiring Card Offers
Winter is over (well, officially anyway)! Spring is here and spring break travel fun (well, it is supposed to be fun)? As mentioned last week I am working on a mega back to back cruise booking this past week and learning lots of changes are up with my favorite NCL...
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My First Time As a Passenger With Virgin Australia Airlines — and The Verdict Is…
The itinerary which was the least expensive for me for a one-way trip to Hobart in Tasmania was to fly as a passenger aboard two airplanes which were operated by Virgin Australia Airlines for the outbound flight from Cairns via Brisbane. I had never used Virgin Australia Airlines before; so...