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Live And Let’s Drive: A Road Trip From LA To Chicago On Historic Route 66
Welcome to my next trip report, which will be a bit unique…a Route 66 road trip across the United States instead of my usual airplane journey. We took a family vacation retracing the old Route 66 from Los Angeles to Chicago and had a smashingly good time. Route 66 Road...
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Northern Lights in Sweden. Aurora Borealis.
The main part of the recent itinerary to most of the Nordic countries was to view the northern lights in Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Iceland, as I had never personally witnessed this phenomenon before the trip — but Aurora Borealis might not have appeared due to weather and other factors. The...
Wild About Travel
2024 Recapped: Best and Worst Airports in the World
Over the last week, I have reviewed my 2024 destinations and rated the best and worst airlines. Today, I want to focus on the best and worst airports after flying to or from 65 airports in 2024 and 289 in my lifetime. Whether you’re starting your journey or connecting at...
Live and Let’s Fly
Trip Report: My Visit To Atlanta To Honor Jimmy Carter…
My trip to Atlanta to honor former president Jimmy Carter turned out to be better than I could have imagined…and made me appreciate him more. My Visit To The Carter Center To Honor Jimmy Carter After a bumpy flight (with smooth service) to Atlanta, I ducked into a restroom and...
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100 Flights, 258 Nights In 2024: A Hardcore Road Warrior’s Brutal Truth About Marriott, Hyatt, And Delta
The anonymous correspondent had concluded that Hyatt is the best chain if you can stick to full service properties not owned or managed by bad actors, but they don’t have a big enough footprint and too many of their hotels in the U.S. are limited service. So he still earns...
Eye of the Flyer
Getting to the Meat of It: Delta First Class Meal Service Between Atlanta and Mexico City
We just returned from a quick weekend in Mexico City to celebrate my wife's birthday.  This was our second trip and we had a blast.  To get there, we used a Delta Companion Certificate -- and this is a good reminder that Delta expanded the use of these certificates to...
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Two Days in Switzerland: Day 2 – Rheinfall and Schaffhausen
My second day in Switzerland is spent on a day trip to Rheinfall and Schaffhausen, two spots in the lowlands that get far less attention than the amazing Alps. With limited time, they made for a great itinerary, and I was even able to enjoy Zurich for an hour before...
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My 2024 Around the World – now 90 Countries
Happy New Year! Where did you explore/enjoy/experience in 2024? I had a phenomenal 2024, visiting 28 countries throughout the year, including five new ones. This brings the total number of countries I have ever visited to 90. I also explored 15 new cities, and flew my 100th Boeing 747! From...
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2024’s Must-Reads: Have You Read My Most Popular Posts Yet?
Discover the top 10 must-read blog posts of 2024 and revisit timeless favorites from previous years. From savvy travel tips and financial insights to popular product reviews, these posts have captivated readers all year long. Have you explored these trending topics yet? Dive in now to catch up on what...
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Alaska Airlines Premium Class Review Seattle To Dallas September 2022
Due personal reasons I needed to go to Dallas even though I had just arrived from Atlanta the night before. It felt like I was slowly turning into an airplane. This trip report is a hybrid of the same flight
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Two Days in Switzerland: Day 1 – Lake Lucerne and Mount Rigi
After a late arrival into Zurich, I wake up refreshed enough to tackle a day trip to Lucerne and Mount Rigi. As my first full day in Switzerland, it ends up being a perfect way to start my week in Europe. Although I only have two days in this country,...
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Georgetown Suite Review: Park Hyatt DC Luxe, Budget Prices Right Now
This is an aging property. It's been kept up well, but it's time to renovate. It's no longer one of the top-end luxury hotels in the city. During non-peak periods, you'll find the hotel under $300 a night though, which is a great price point for...
Eye of the Flyer
A Resy Restaurant at a Hotel? Yes! My Review of the Borrego Rooftop at Hotel Indigo in San Diego
How's this for luck? I visited San Diego -- and my hotel features a restaurant participating in the Resy program! The post A Resy Restaurant at a Hotel? Yes! My Review of the Borrego Rooftop at Hotel Indigo in San Diego appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.
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Reindeer in Snowy Northern Finland. Short Video Included.
I spotted reindeer in snowy northern Finland as I was driving north on Highway E8 towards Kittilä in the Lapland of the country. Just in time for Chanukah — and, I suppose, for Christmas as well — 2024, here are some photographs and a video of my brief experience. Along the...
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Andaz Scottsdale Review: Suite Upgrade, Globalist Breakfast And Surprising Flaws
The main reason I chose this property was the ability through World of Hyatt to confirm a suite upgrade - a 750 square foot Sonoran Suite which has separate bedroom and living room and two separate bathrooms, as well as outdoor sitting areas. That's perfect for me traveling with...