Frequent Floaters
Panning for Gold in Alaska From Norwegian Jewel Cruise Ship – I get the “Gold Rush”
Introduction and overview of my Alaska adventure Delta Award Flight – eking out value from SkyPennies to Alaska Booking my Norwegian NCL Alaska Cruise and Stacking Fail With Chase UR Points The Hilton Anchorage Alaska Hotel Across From The Alaska Railroad Station The Alaska Railroad GoldStar ride from Anchorage to...
2PAXfly
FLIGHT REVIEW: Tow bar pin breaks on Melbourne to Sydney Qantas Economy. But this time I get a meal!
Normally, I would not review in detail a short domestic flight travelling in Economy on Qantas. I do these all the time. But given my less than complimentary report on the flight into Melbourne from Sydney a few days earlier, I thought it was only fair to review this much...
2PAXfly
REVIEW: New hotel, Le Méridien, Melbourne. Where I used to dance my sox off!
This ex-theatre and pub site now returns the Marriot hotels group Le Méridien brand to Melbourne with a well thought out 235 room hotel over 14 stories. Its interior design draws on the Deco, mid-century and even Memphis design movement, plus its varied history as an entertainment and theatre venue....
View from the Wing
Review: Sheraton Grand Mirage Port Douglas
The hotel dates to 1987. Bill and Hillary Clinto have stayed there, along with Leonardo DiCraprio , John Travolta, Tom Hanks, and Mick Jagger. It was refurbished in 2004, and then again in 2015. I stayed in the first updated room where I was last at the...
No Work All Travel
Airline Meals, Part 1
Looking through photos of the pre-pandemic travel days, I began to feel nostalgic for something unusual…or so I thought, until coming across news of Malaysians being able to order AirAsia meals at Kuala Lumpur malls. Then, in October 2020, I found out about Singapore Airlines catering economy and business class...
View from the Wing
Review: Crockfords Las Vegas (Hilton LXR)
I'm back from several days at the Crockfords Las Vegas LXR property. It was recommended to me by Michael Trager of TravelZork. When I was looking for a long weekend in Vegas, Michael is the expert I knew would be able to answer what's the best overall value...
Travel With Grant
The Sites, Smells & Tastes from 2 Days in Copenhagen, Denmark
Good afternoon everyone, happy Friday!  A few weeks ago, my wife and I decided to book a last minute trip to Europe this summer with stops in Prague (PRG), Copenhagen (CPH), and Amsterdam (AMS).  Yesterday, I wrote about The Sites, Smells & Tastes from 3 Days in Prague, Czech Republic....
Frequent Floaters
Tips For Maximizing Your Oceania Cruises Booking
Introduction: Oceania Cruises’ Vista Inaugural Sailings Tips For Maximizing Your Oceania Cruises Booking Flying to Ljubljana, the New Gateway for “Venice” Cruises!?! Lounge Review – United Polaris Lounge Chicago Flight Connection at Brussels (BRU) Airport Intercontinental Ljubljana Review – Booked Using CC Free Night Certificate Getting From Ljubljana to Trieste,...
Travel With Grant
The Sites, Smells & Tastes from 3 Days in Prague, Czech Republic
Good evening everyone.  A few weeks ago, my wife and I decided to book a last minute trip to Europe this summer with stops in Prague (PRG), Copenhagen (CPH), and Amsterdam (AMS).  We both had a fantastic time in Prague and I highly recommend visiting for a few days the...
Travel With Grant
My Mix of Emotions about the Devastating Fires on Maui and Lahaina Town
Good afternoon everyone.  My heart goes out to everyone (residents, businesses, and visitors) affected by the terrible fires on Maui and the devastating images from Lahaina Town.  It is hard to find the right words to describe the terrible scenes from such a beautiful, tropical paradise.  I've been lucky enough...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Back to Innovation, Back to Hamburg – Innovation Continues
Innovation Continues Back to Innovation, Back to Hamburg  Time to wrap up this adventure and look forward to the next one. In this trip report: Back to the industry Sunday adventures to Heathrow featuring FlixBus British Airways Galleries – Club South Lounge BA974 London Heathrow to Hamburg Airport Into Germany,...
Will Run For Miles
I Stayed at a NYC Hotel that Tested Positive for Legionella Bacteria
Do we even know the prevalence of Legionnaire's disease at hotels and resorts? The post I Stayed at a NYC Hotel that Tested Positive for Legionella Bacteria appeared first on Will Run For Miles.
John The Wanderer
Norwegian Jade High’s and Low’s
The high's and low's of my experience sailing on Norwegian Jade to Cyprus, Greece, Israel and Turkey. The post Norwegian Jade High’s and Low’s appeared first on John the Wanderer.
TravelUpdate
Review: What is the Dublin Express Bus to Dublin Airport like?
Dublin Express is the relatively new bus service which replaced the old route 747 and 757 to the airport. It’s arguably an improvement over those, as the coaches are far more comfortable than a normal Dublin bus. Usually I take the AirCoach to and from the airport, but recently I...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Back to Innovation, Back to Hamburg – The joy of Terminal 5 Arrivals and Homeward bound
The joy of Terminal 5 Arrivals and Homeward bound Back to Innovation, Back to Hamburg  Ah. Welcome back to Heathrow Terminal 5. A known quantity… sadly, it seems. In this trip report: Back to the industry Sunday adventures to Heathrow featuring FlixBus British Airways Galleries – Club South Lounge BA974...