Points With a Crew
Our First “First Class” Flight (mini-review)
Okay - I tried to tell the kids that this "first class" flight wasn't going to be very exciting, but nothing I could do would stop them from ..
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Too Many People at Breakfast at This Unprepared Hampton Inn. Hotel Review.
Mid-tier, mid-level, and mid-range hotel properties usually offer a complimentary breakfast as part of the room rate — but what if too many people at breakfast at this unprepared Hampton Inn prevented you from participating during your stay? That happened to me during the second day of my stay at...
Live and Let’s Fly
Trip Report Roadmap: Spring 2024
I have come to the midway point of my extended trip to Asia and am going to put a pause on that trip report series so that I can share four brief but far more recent trips. Spring 2024 Trip Report Roadmap For Live And Let’s Fly Long-time Live And...
John The Wanderer
The Wow of Explora Journeys Explora I
This article is The Wow of Explora Journeys Explora I. It is a review of Explora I sailing on a 10-night itinerary from Miami to Bridgetown. Explora Journeys MSC Cruise… The post The Wow of Explora Journeys Explora I appeared first on John the Wanderer.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Why Is This Hampton Inn Historic? I Still Do Not Know. Hotel Review.
I arrived at a particular Hampton Inn hotel property recently. While I was checking in for the night, I noticed a small blackboard near the front desk which called this hotel property “historic”. Why is this Hampton Inn historic? I still do not know. The hotel property in question is... The post...
View from the Wing
From Disappointment To Dream: How Alila Marea Transformed My Walked Booking Into An Ocean Suite Stay
After being unexpectedly walked from Alila Marea Encinitas due to a buyout, my return stay transformed a booking mishap into a lovely experience, complete with an ocean suite upgrade and amazing free breakfast. Continue reading From Disappointment To Dream: How Alila Marea Transformed My Walked Booking Into An Ocean Suite Stay...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Millaa Millaa Falls and Lookout in Australia
Located near the town of Millaa Millaa, Millaa Millaa Falls is considered to be the southern gateway to the Atherton Tableland in the state of Queensland in Australia — as well as part of the Waterfalls Capital of North Queensland and Heartland of World Heritage. Millaa Millaa Lookout is... The post...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
The Lost Camel Hotel in Yulara. Hotel Review.
Visiting such significant cultural and spiritual sites in what is known as the Red Centre of Australia — such as Uluru or Kata Tjuta, which are important to the aboriginal Anangu people — requires a place to stay overnight, as a day trip to this area is virtually impossible due...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Number 8 Wire Farm to Plate Restaurant & Bar in Rotorua. Restaurant Review.
Finding a good place to eat is not easy in Rotorua — at least, not for me. I scoured through the choices of dining establishments at which I considered eating. Number 8 Wire Farm to Plate Restaurant & Bar in Rotorua in New Zealand sounded great to me, as the...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – Points in the Bag
Points in the Bag Polishing Silver My friends, time for the wrap-up of wrap-ups as I conclude, have thoughts and make commentary. Hey. Its what you clicked for…  In this Tier Point-laden adventure All I ask is for one decent airfare. Just ONE. Anyone?  Off to Birmingham Airport FR669 Birmingham...
2PAXfly
TRIP REPORT: Flight Review – Sydney to Christchurch on Qantas in Business – same, same but different
This was a fairly standard Qantas Business Class flight over the ‘duch‘ to Christchurch. At the end of the flight, there was a little excitement with a medical incident onboard. Flight Details Flight: QF139Route: Sydney, Australia (SYD) – Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC)Date: Monday, 4 September 2023Depart: 6:55 PMArrive: 11:59 PMDuration:...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – Time to head home on the cheap
Time to head home on the cheap Polishing Silver As we land in Britannia one more time this trip, I am finally in the right country, but the wrong city. It’s time to find some trains to get me to my home in the West Midlands.  In this Tier Point-laden...
Travel Codex
Review: Austrian Business Lounge Vienna F Gates
After a busy day exploring Vienna, I headed to the airport a little early for my evening flight. With a couple of hours to kill, I headed to the Austrian Business Lounge Vienna F Gates. At least at off-peak times, this lounge offers comfortable seating, though with a so-so food...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – BA4469 Dublin Airport to London City Airport (CLUB EUROPE)
BA4469 Dublin Airport Terminal 1 to London City Airport (CLUB EUROPE) Polishing Silver Onto the last flight segment of this trip, as I cross back over the Irish Sea, head out to the North Sea and finally land at London City Airport. But can BA CityFlyer teach lessons to its...
Bougie Miles
Harmony of the Seas Review: Like a Floating City
This past summer, my mom and I embarked on an Eastern Caribbean cruise that was leaving from Miami, Florida. The cruise went to three ports, and although this was my first time cruising and I was a bit nervous pre-cruise, I walked away loving the experience, and I cannot recommend...