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NEW ZEALAND: Introduction — Wellington, a ferry to Picton for a South Island holiday
Time for the next trip report. This time, we spent a short week in Wellington, New Zealand. We stayed at two different Wellington hotels, took a ferry trip across the Cook Strait and into Queen Charlotte Sound to Picton in the north of the South Island, stayed at an Airbnb,...
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Wine Lovers Rejoice – Hyatt to Open Casa Duhau in Mendoza in 2027
Tl;dr—Hyatt will open its first Unbound Collection Hotel in Mendoza, Argentina, in 2027. The hotel will include an…
View from the Wing
Explore Hyatt’s Historic 1893 Venetian-Gothic Chicago Athletic Association Hotel: Shake Shack Room Service, Prohibition-Era Speakeasy & Harry-Potter-Esque Lobby
The Chicago Athletic Association building, a Venetian‑Gothic landmark, dates to 1893. It was a private men's athletic club for the city's Gilded‑Age elite. The building sat vacant for years, and narrowly escaped demolition. Continue reading Explore Hyatt’s Historic 1893 Venetian-Gothic Chicago Athletic Association Hotel: Shake Shack Room Service, Prohibition-Era...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Ice Cream So Good, The Line Winds Around Outside.
I recently had ice cream that was so good, the line winds around outside at this creamery that dubs itself “farm to cone” with flavors that are sourced with local ingredients. This place was chosen simply on a whim and not on the apparently strong reputation that it has among the...
Economondo
Sailing to Orkney with NorthLink Ferries: Aberdeen to Kirkwall
Sailing from Aberdeen to Orkney on the MV Hjaltland
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT – Deep Dish Pizza Sunday at Pequod’s Pizza – Springtime Transatlantic Adventures
Springtime Transatlantic Adventures Deep Dish Pizza Sunday at Pequod’s Pizza Sunday. Deep Dish Pizza, Chicago Style.  Is there much more to say other than that? Let’s go to Peqods…  In this Adventure So, 80 more Tier Points. Always demanding more, British Airways… To the joy of Heathrow Airport Terminal 5...
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FLIGHT REVIEW: Emirates A380 First Class — Christchurch to Sydney — Part 3 —the seat, the meal and the service
I travelled on an Emirates A380 between Christchurch and Sydney in First Class, so I could experience the on board showers. If you want to find out more about the start of the flight, head over to Part 1. The Shower Suite details and review are in Part 2. If...
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Visiting Crater Lake National Park in Oregon
Over the years I have seen some astonishing sights in the USA. The Empire State Building is iconic,…
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT – A Simple Burger Night at Chilli’s – Springtime Transatlantic Adventures
Springtime Transatlantic Adventures A Simple Burger Night at Chilli’s In this Adventure So, 80 more Tier Points. Always demanding more, British Airways… To the joy of Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 with FlixBus British Airways Galleries South Lounge and T5B Lounge British Airways BA295 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare in World...
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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 serve. As...
Wingtips
Why the US Preclearance System Feels a Bit… Off
I’ve flown to the States more times than I’ve had Ryanair delays (and that’s saying something), but this… The post Why the US Preclearance System Feels a Bit… Off appeared first on Wingtips.
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Review: The Liffey Lounge, Dublin Airport Terminal 2
A glass wall, a quiet corner and not much else After flying from Heathrow en route to Chicago,… The post Review: The Liffey Lounge, Dublin Airport Terminal 2 appeared first on Wingtips.
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Airplane Nightmare Part 2: My Wildest Trip in 2025 So Far
I ran into my first thunderstorm delay of the year, but I was well prepared this time around and was able to gain control of my situation. The post Airplane Nightmare Part 2: My Wildest Trip in 2025 So Far first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Airplane Art Extra from the Hyatt Regency O’Hare – Springtime Transatlantic Adventures
Springtime Transatlantic Adventures Airplane Art Extra from the Hyatt Regency O’Hare In this Adventure So, 80 more Tier Points. Always demanding more, British Airways… To the joy of Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 with FlixBus British Airways Galleries South Lounge and T5B Lounge British Airways BA295 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare...
Altitude Yes
What’s the History Behind “Penn Station”?
Curiosity got the best of me on my Acela trip yesterday, and a bit of research led me to learn about the prime days of the Pennsylvania Railroad in the 20th century. The post What’s the History Behind “Penn Station”? first appeared on Altitude Yes.