Live and Let’s Fly
Introduction: The Long Way To Germany On United, Thai, SAS, Lufthansa
My family recently took an autumn trip to Germany since it appears unlikely we will be able to get away for the holidays this year. I decided to use the opportunity to leave a couple days early and take a longer route to Germany, giving me the chance to try...
Suites and Lobbies
Review: Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Sea-Tac Airport
For me to review flights to and from Hawai’i I sometimes spend the night at a hotel near an airport and this time brought me to the Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Sea-Tac Airport. I chose this hotel because it had 3 things I was looking for, a good price,...
Miles For Family
School Calendar Just Published: Let the Vacation Planning Begin!
One of my favorite days of the year is when the school calendar for the next school year comes out. Seriously, it’s like a holiday for me! Since my kids are in older grades and I’m a substitute teacher, we have to plan our trips around this calendar. The calendar...
TravelUpdate
Review: Missing Half of the Entrees, American Flagship First (JFK-LAX)
Background: I have flown on the American Airlines A321 Transcon in Flagship First on numerous occasions from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX). I find it to be one of the best ways to fly coast to coast, although it certainly has room for improvement. The major highlight that...
Points With a Crew
Should you expect hotel fire alarm compensation?
If the fire alarm goes off at your hotel, should you expect hotel fire alarm compensation. What do you think should happen in a situation where ...
Travel Codex
Volga Hotel Mexico City, a Modern Brutalist Oasis
I enjoyed my short, but excellent visit at the Volga in Mexico City.  One thing to note up front, in many years of writing this blog, this is my first ever press trip, in the sense that my hotel stay was paid for.  I paid for all of my travel...
The Bulkhead Seat
Flight Review Showdown: WestJet Versus Air Canada Rouge
I flew between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) roundtrip… The post Flight Review Showdown: WestJet Versus Air Canada Rouge appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: New York Marriott Downtown
I had some meetings in New York City last week and stayed downtown for… The post Hotel Review: New York Marriott Downtown appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Qantas A380 First Class Sydney – Los Angeles
My journey home from Sydney to Los Angeles on the Qantas A380 in first class was quite pleasant overall with a heavenly bed and superb onboard cuisine, though the service did not feel much like first class. Nevertheless, I would argue there is no better way to fly between California...
TravelUpdate
Missing Food Review: First Class Chelsea Lounge New York (JFK) American and British Airways
Background: The First Class Chelsea Lounge at New York’s JFK Airport is a lounge collab from American Airlines and British Airways. The lounge opened in December of 2022 and replaced the Flagship First Dining concept for American & BA’s Concorde Room. There are a total of 3 lounges with this...
View from the Wing
My Unconventional Journey From DC To Staten Island With Amtrak’s Sleeper Car
I was heading to DC for work and planned to meet my wife and daughter in New York. Our plan changed a bit, and instead of meeting downtown I needed to heat out to Staten Island (gosh, I hadn't been there since late 2018 or early 2019). So...
Miles For Family
Where I’m Spending my Venture X Annual Travel Credit
My husband and I each own the Capital One Venture X credit card. One of the benefits that offsets the card’s $395 annual fee is a $300 credit for travel booked through the Capital One travel portal. For frequent travelers, it’s easy to effectively utilize this travel credit for flights...
Frequent Floaters
What to Pack for a Galapagos Cruise
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 Cruise Excursion Quito to the Galapagos and Back by Avianca Charter Ship Review – Celebrity Flora...
We Travel There
Assiniboine Park, Festival du Voyageur & Forks Market in Winnipeg, Canada
I’m really excited to interview Mike Green of Tourism Winnipeg about Winnipeg, Canada. Mike’s tips for the best things to do in Winnipeg are awesome because he grew up nearby and moved back to Winnipeg in 2010 to start his family. He loves to skate on the river trails in...
The Travel Sisters
Best Travel Gift Ideas for Kids
I love buying my kids gifts that they will love but that they can also use when they travel.  These are some of my favorite travel gifts for toddlers and young kids. The post Best Travel Gift Ideas for Kids appeared first on The Travel Sisters.
The Bulkhead Seat
Flight Review: Air France A350-900 Business Class – YYZ-CDG
We spent a weekend in Paris and got there thanks to a good fare… The post Flight Review: Air France A350-900 Business Class – YYZ-CDG appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.