Suites and Lobbies
United Airlines Club Honolulu | Unique & Spacious
Some say the United Airlines Club Honolulu is much too basic and dated but I think it’s perfect for the Honolulu Airport and provides a wonderful escape from the main terminal areas. A visit with holiday decorations on display and a hot cocoa station ready to go highlights why so...
The Bulkhead Seat
Lounge Review: Air France Lounge (CDG – Terminal 2E, Hall L)
After arriving at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International… The post Lounge Review: Air France Lounge (CDG – Terminal 2E, Hall L) appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Travel Sisters
25 Unique Gift Ideas for Travelers
Looking for unique gift ideas for travelers? These are the most unique travel gifts that any wanderluster is sure to love. The post 25 Unique Gift Ideas for Travelers appeared first on The Travel Sisters.
TravelUpdate
Best Airport Hotel Review: Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport
Background: On a visit to the Raleigh-Durham area, a friend and I wanted a place to stay near the airport as our flight was getting in right before midnight. The Westin looked very nice as it was brand new, having just opened in May of 2023. The Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 461: Aloha, Alaska!
Alaska Airlines is buying Hawaiian Airlines. There are lots of reasons the deal makes sense, but more than a few questions we have about how it will play out.
Miles For Family
Using Lufthansa Miles to Book Asiana Business Class Award Flight
I recently posted about how I booked two business class award tickets to Hong Kong using Air France/KLM Flying Blue miles on China Airlines along with the Chase 25% transfer bonus (see this post). Now, I’ve booked our return flights back to the USA in business class using Lufthansa miles....
TravelUpdate
Admirals Club airport lounge in San Francisco
I visited the Admirals Club airport lounge in San Francisco. Prospecting for Admirals Club membership: I don’t have membership so I thought it would be good to see if it should supplement or replace my present lounge access. Checked in at the lower level and then went up in the...
Miles To Memories
Circa Vegas Lawsuit, Big Retro Casino Renovation, Reviewing Cosmo’s Standard Rooms & More!
A detailed look at Cosmo's standard City Room, a Vegas casino is getting a retro makeover, recovering from F1, a big loyalty class action lawsuit & how more people are flying to Vegas than ever. The post Circa Vegas Lawsuit, Big Retro Casino Renovation, Reviewing Cosmo’s Standard Rooms & More!...
The Travel Sisters
Tips for Visiting Winter Realms (formerly Ice Castles) in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Planning to visit Winter Realms (former ice castles) in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin this winter? Read these essentials tips you need to know including the best time to visit and more. The post Tips for Visiting Winter Realms (formerly Ice Castles) in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin appeared first on The Travel Sisters.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Park Hyatt Sydney
The Park Hyatt Sydney remains a top-tier hotel with a superb location, excellent service, decadent breakfast, and pleasant accommodations. Park Hyatt Sydney Review With six years having elapsed since I first offered a review of the Park Hyatt Sydney, I figured it was time to check it out again on...
Miles For Family
A Deal Worth Pursuing: Get 30X Lufthansa Miles on Booking.com
If I’m being honest, I usually skip deals that offer extra miles for booking hotels. In my experience, the rates are almost always higher than what you could get  on your own. Plus, you usually give up cash back. I’m just not that interested in getting an extra 800 miles...
No Work All Travel
The First Food Tour of Mexico City
As winter slowly encroaches upon much of the U.S., let’s warm up a little by taking a Mexico City food tour. We’ll start with two examples of comida callejera, or street food. Green chorizo, what?!  Nope, it’s not from using avocados. Hailing from the city of Toluca in the state...
TravelUpdate
American AAdvantage Gold Upgrade: E175 First Class Raleigh to New York
Background: I was heading back from Raleigh to New York on a quick weekend trip and booked the last nonstop flight from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to New York (JFK) for the night to maximize my day in the area. To my surprise, I cleared an American Airlines AAdvantage Gold Upgrade for...
Miles For Family
My 6 Favorite Travel-Related Gifts
I always put travel-related items on my wish list, and over the years I’ve received many gifts that complement my love of travel. If you need inspiration on what to get your favorite travel-lover, here are some of my favorite items I’ve received. Note: None of these are affiliate links....
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest
On our recent Europe trip to hit up some Christmas markets, we spent two… The post Hotel Review: The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Inside Etihad’s First Apartment: An Unforgettable Abu Dhabi to London Flight
All in all, if I hadn't flown this aircraft configuration a dozen times and hadn't flown it just a week before, I'd call it 'the flight of a lifetime.' It was honestly perfect, and I still believe that the Etihad First Apartment is the third best hard product in...