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American Airlines, Itineraries, Window Seat Weekends

Window Seat Weekend: Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove Miami and American Flagship First to NYC

Unfortunately these days, anyone not stranded on a deserted island is all too familiar with the effect COVID-19 has had on the world and subsequently the travel industry. But if I were to make any attempt to spin it, there are currently more opportunities than ever to fly international first and business class products domestically. If anyone else is like me, they are longing for … Continue reading Window Seat Weekend: Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove Miami and American Flagship First to NYC

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Hotels, Marriott, Review

A Suite Upgrade at The JW Marriott Venice

Location The setting is unlike anywhere else in the world, with water roadways and boats around every corner, it’s no wonder Venice always finds a way onto every travelers bucket list. Located in northeastern Italy, it makes a great destination to pair with Milan or any of the beautiful lake towns located in northern Italy. Despite all this, when we mentioned our plans for 6 … Continue reading A Suite Upgrade at The JW Marriott Venice

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Lounges, Review

Tom Bradley LAX Oneworld Business Class Lounge

Today we will be reviewing the Oneworld Business Class Lounge located in the Tom Bradley terminal of the Los Angeles International airport. Unfortunately it took a little longer than I would’ve liked to get it completed but here it is! For a quick summary on our visit scroll to the very bottom of the post. Location As stated in the title, the Oneworld Lounge can … Continue reading Tom Bradley LAX Oneworld Business Class Lounge

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Adventures, Asia, Itineraries

84 hours in Hong Kong: 9 Ideas for a Short Trip

We recently found a great deal on flights and pulled the trigger on a three night adventure to Hong Kong, spending a grand total of 84 hours in the city. Home to one of the busiest airports in Asia, the city of Hong Kong sees a lot of passengers both visiting and transiting thru on their way to their ultimate destination. So not only is … Continue reading 84 hours in Hong Kong: 9 Ideas for a Short Trip

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American Airlines, Flights, Tips & Tricks

My American Airlines Basic Economy Experience & Recommendations

The major US airlines have been making a big push to add basic economy options to their routes in an attempt to attract more customers who may not want to pay for some of the frills. All three carriers, Delta, United, and American, now offer some form of basic economy so I wanted to check it out on a flight and see what it was … Continue reading My American Airlines Basic Economy Experience & Recommendations

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Hotels, Marriott, Review

Our Experience at The W Hong Kong – Fantastic Suite Upgrade

Hong Kong is an incredible city and anyone who enjoys city vacations should definitely make it a point to come here at least once. Not only is Hong Kong absolutely massive–it seemingly goes on forever–but it is home to the best subway system I have ever used, has plenty of delicious restaurants, countless rooftop bars with amazing views, and offers extremely easy access to the … Continue reading Our Experience at The W Hong Kong – Fantastic Suite Upgrade

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Lounges, Review

The Pier, Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge Hong Kong

Today we will be reviewing the Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge, The Pier, located in the Hong Kong International Airport. For a quick summary on our visit scroll to the very bottom of the post. Location While we were disappointed to be leaving the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong after an enjoyable visit I couldn’t help but be excited about getting to spend some … Continue reading The Pier, Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge Hong Kong

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Lounges, Review

A Nice Visit to the LAX Terminal 5 Admirals Club

Airline lounges aim to offer an escape for travelers from the stresses of flying. However, not all airlines lounges are created equal. Our goal is to visit as many as possible to keep you informed on your next trip. Today we will be reviewing the American Airlines Admirals Club at LAX Terminal 5 before going over all the ways you could find yourself enjoying this lounge on … Continue reading A Nice Visit to the LAX Terminal 5 Admirals Club

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Lounges, Review

DFW Terminal C Admirals Club

For the final review to close out our four stop tour of the DFW Admirals Clubs we visited the club in Terminal C. The setup of this club is somewhat similar in size to the one in Terminal A, but with an entirely different layout. And now that they have started renovations on the Admirals Club in Terminal A — giving it an entirely different … Continue reading DFW Terminal C Admirals Club

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American Airlines, Updates

Progress Update on DFW Admirals Club Terminal A Renovations

It feels like the Admirals Club in Terminal A of the DFW airport has been under construction for quite sometime now. I don’t know about everyone else, but I have been receiving the reminder emails before every trip, and thus avoiding the Terminal A lounge in favor of the others. However, on a recent early morning flight I decided it was finally time to check … Continue reading Progress Update on DFW Admirals Club Terminal A Renovations

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