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...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
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...
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...