TravelUpdate
Train Review: Amtrak Northeast Regional Coach Class Boston to New York
BACKGROUND: On my return trip from Boston to New York, I booked a ticket on the Northeast Regional. On my outbound trip, I was on the “high-speed” Acela Express, which I reviewed here. The time difference between the Acela and Northeast Regional can vary depending on factors such as the...
Eye of the Flyer
Review: Shanty Creek Golf Resort Bellaire Michigan Fall Golf Destination
There is one huge advantage of living in the Midwest and calling SBN or South Bend Airport my home hub and that is not needing to fly to visit arguably some of the best and most striking fall golf locations in the world. One of those spots is near Bellaire...
TravelUpdate
Train Review: Amtrak Acela Business Class New York to Boston
Background: I needed to travel from New York to Boston and was looking for the most economical way. I checked both flights and trains. Trains looked to be the cheapest, and most trains on Amtrak are between the Acela and the Northeast Regional. The Acela is Amtrak’s attempt at a...
TravelUpdate
Intercontinental San Francisco, California — Hotel Review
Intercontinental San Francisco Every now and then, I’d receive an email offer to upgrade the IHG to the Intercontinental Ambassador.   Last month, I had a stay at the Intercontinental San Francisco.  It was during this trip that I finally decided to give Ambassador a try. The reasons?  I wanted...
Michael W Travels
The Infatuation’s EEEEEATSCON NY, A Great Fam Friendly Fest!
Over the weekend, we attended the first day of The Infatuation’s EEEEEATSCON New York, presented by Chase Sapphire. Last year, Lucas and I attended the food festival and had a great time. This year, the whole family came along thanks to an invite from Chase (the event’s main sponsor.)EEEEEATSCON is “A...
The Wandering Aramean
DLD 452: Order Up!
So many aircraft orders announced in the past week, and we didn't even cover all of them. Plus, a suite new seat.
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 452: Order Up!
So many aircraft orders announced in the past week, and we didn't even cover all of them. Plus, a suite new seat.
Travel Codex
Review: KLM Boeing 787 Economy Class, Amsterdam to Salt Lake City
For an economy class flight, this flight with KLM on their Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was actually a pretty good experience. The seat was comfortable. The service was friendly and I definitely enjoyed this flight more than my previous economy-class flights with Lufthansa and SAS (Scandinavian Airlines). With their frequent Flying...
Frequent Floaters
Oceania Cruises Bars, Lounges, and the New Mixology Program
Introduction: Oceania Cruises’ Vista Inaugural Sailings Tips For Maximizing Your Oceania Cruises Booking Flying to Ljubljana, the New Gateway for “Venice” Cruises!?! Flight/Lounge Review – United Polaris Experience Flight Connection at Brussels International Airport (BRU) Intercontinental Ljubljana Review – Booked Using CC Free Night Certificate Getting From Ljubljana to Trieste,...
2PAXfly
FLIGHT REVIEW: Qantas QF153 Melbourne to Auckland in Business Class. Perfectly uneventful.
It’s hard for the food offered on a trans-Tasman flight to compete with what you have just eaten in the Melbourne First lounge, however good the service onboard QF153, this trans-Tasman flight between Melbourne and Auckland, New Zealand. Flight Details Flight: QF153Route: Melbourne (MEL) – Auckland, New Zealand (AUK)Date: Friday,...
John The Wanderer
Carnival Mardi Gras Hits and Misses
This article is Mardi Gras Hits and Misses. It is a review of my experiencing cruising on Carnival Mardi Gras on a six-night sailing to the Caribbean. Mardi Gras Mardi… The post Carnival Mardi Gras Hits and Misses appeared first on John the Wanderer.
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 451: Hotter than fire
But at least there was no meltdown this week...
Sam Chui
Trip Report: Azul A350 Paris to Sao Paulo
It's been over 10 years since my last visit to Brazil and I am glad to try a new airline; Azul. I flew with their A350 from Paris to Sao Paulo. Video Paris Orly Airport Azul uses Orly Terminal 4. My flight leaves from Paris Orly in the evening hours....
Travel Codex
Review: Air France 777-300 Premium Economy, Los Angeles to Paris
I’m gonna cut to the chase and say that this Air France Premium Economy flight was not my favorite. The seat was extremely uncomfortable and the service onboard was rather basic. There was nothing special about this product and I found the in-flight experience to be very lacking compared to...
Frequent Floaters
Oceania Cruises Vista Dining Review
Introduction: Oceania Cruises’ Vista Inaugural Sailings Tips For Maximizing Your Oceania Cruises Booking Flying to Ljubljana, the New Gateway for “Venice” Cruises!?! Flight/Lounge Review – United Polaris Experience Flight Connection at Brussels International Airport (BRU) Intercontinental Ljubljana Review – Booked Using CC Free Night Certificate Getting From Ljubljana to Trieste,...