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Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver – Pre-Cruise Hotel Review
Introduction – Big Family Cruise in a HUGE Suite Why We Chose Alaska For Our Three Generation Cruise Crossing North America in American Airlines First Class Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver – Pre-Cruise Hotel Review What to Expect with an NCL Haven Embarkation Our First Time Sailing Norwegian Cruise Line Comparing the...
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Approaching Wadi Shab in Oman
Driving southeast on Highway 17 from the small town of Fins, I noticed that the craggy barren brown mountains to the west contrasted the brilliant aquamarine waters of the Gulf of Oman to the east; and there was little more than that on the almost-deserted desert highway. I approached the exit...
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Visit the Birthplace of Abraham Lincoln in Kentucky
If you ever find yourself driving on Interstate 65 in central Kentucky, you may want to visit the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, who was the sixteenth president of the United States. You can actually visit two sites which are related to Abraham Lincoln. Both sites are located within 15 minutes of...
View from the Wing
After 13 Years of Waiting, Hyatt Globalist Suite Upgrade Got Me To The Chatwal—Then They Gave Me A 320 Square Foot Terrace
The hotel became part of Marriott when Starwood was acquired, and then moved over to Hyatt in early 2023. That was a boon to elite members, because the breakfast benefit was upgraded to Hyatt standard and suites became confirmable at the time of booking. Late checkout is proactively...
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Harry S. Truman Birthplace State Historic Site in Missouri
The Harry S. Truman Birthplace State Historic Site in Missouri is a memorial to the 33rd president of the United States which includes the Truman Museum Shrine Monument and the house in which he was born on Thursday, May 8, 1884. John Truman and his wife Martha purchased the house in... The...
Live and Let’s Fly
Introduction: A Return To Enchanting Prague On SAS + KLM
Welcome to my next trip report, which will cover my recent trip to beautiful Prague, my first return to Czechia in nearly 20 years, and will include longhaul business class reviews of SAS and KLM, several lounge reviews, and a trio of hotel reviews. A SkyTeam Business Class Trip To...
Traveling For Miles
American Airlines A321 Flagship Business Class review (JFK-LAX)
American Airlines operates a sub-fleet of A321 aircraft which it has configured especially for a select number of high-profile domestic routes on which there is strong demand for a premium product that's considerably better than what passes for 'First Class' on most domestic routes. The post American Airlines A321 Flagship Business...
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Review: London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf
A lot of my recent London hotel bookings have been for one-night stays, but for once, I had a two-night stay at the London Marriott Canary Wharf, and as this is a property I haven't reviewed for a few years, this was a good opportunity to take a refreshed look...
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Boston South Station’s Renovation: Still a Work in Progress, But Much Better
Boston's South Station is a depressing one, but recent renovations have made it look a little better. The post Boston South Station’s Renovation: Still a Work in Progress, But Much Better first appeared on Altitude Yes.
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I Met the King. His Name is Tut Ankh Amun.
In celebration of the tomb of Tut Ankh Amun in Egypt once again being open to visitors after undergoing extensive and painstaking restoration for almost a decade, I thought I would impart the experience of my visit from the spring of 2015 — but because I was not allowed to... The post I Met...
Economondo
A Luxury Train Ride Through Azerbaijan
Join me as I take a train from Baku to the mountain town of Gabala
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One of My Emptiest Airport Experiences Ever (Part 2)
A 6am domestic flight out of Boston Logan's Terminal E, which is mostly used for international flights, meant that I got to enjoy some quiet time before my flight. The post One of My Emptiest Airport Experiences Ever (Part 2) first appeared on Altitude Yes.
No Work All Travel
Review: JR Tokyo Wide Pass
Are you a big fan of Tokyo, but sometimes feel like getting away from the unabashedly urban side of things? Then the JR Tokyo Wide Pass might have your name on it. Who Can Buy the Pass? Just like the JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido, and the JR East (Tohoku Area), rail...
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Faro de Moncloa in Madrid
The sun was being obscured by the thickening clouds on a comfortably cool early October day as I walked northwest along Calle de la Princesa on my way to Moncloa, which is one of the 21 districts in Madrid in Spain. Some of the buildings were defaced with graffiti on this...
Live and Let’s Fly
Eiffel Tower: A Tourist Trap You Must Climb At Least Once
My wife Heidi wanted to climb the Eiffel Tower for her birthday, so of course the answer was, “Yes, dear,” but I have to say that entire experience was somewhat overrated… Climbing To The Top Of The Eiffel Tower: A Review We walked over from our hotel near the Louvre...