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Adventures, Europe

Afternoon Tea at the Library Lounge – London Marriott County Hall

Shortly after booking our flights to London we instantly thought of the iconic tradition of afternoon tea, and how we wanted to be sure we set aside an afternoon to partake during our time there. We started doing our research, and as one would guess, London offers a seemingly endless number of options. And it certainly didn’t make things easier that we were going to … Continue reading Afternoon Tea at the Library Lounge – London Marriott County Hall

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Hotels, Marriott, Review

Our Premium Room Experience at the Sheraton Lisboa Hotel & Spa

When we booked our trip to Europe we only planned three nights in Lisbon and we couldn’t believe how quickly they went by. First off, we wish we had stayed for longer, but we loved it so much we can’t wait to go back! We’re already trying to figure out when we can manage to pull off an entire trip that only consists of Portugal. … Continue reading Our Premium Room Experience at the Sheraton Lisboa Hotel & Spa

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American Airlines, Updates

Our First Taste of the New Voodoo Ranger IPA and Christie Co. Cookies on American Airlines

American Airlines is now serving freshly baked cookies by the Christie Cookie Co. and Fat Tire Voodoo Ranger IPA on all of its domestic First Class flights, excluding flights operated by American Eagle. I was rather excited when I heard this news since these are the same cookies served by the DoubleTree hotels and I couldn’t wait for my chance to try them onboard. When … Continue reading Our First Taste of the New Voodoo Ranger IPA and Christie Co. Cookies on American Airlines

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Cathay Pacific, Lounges, Review

Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge London Heathrow T3

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 Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 3 before going over all the ways you could find yourself enjoying this … Continue reading Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge London Heathrow T3

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Adventures, Europe, Food Tours

Visiting Lisbon? Try the Chiado — Eat. Drink. Walk. Tour

If you haven’t been to Lisbon then I would highly suggest adding it to your list of cities to explore in the near future. Known by some as the city of seven hills and filled with delicious wine and wonderful food — I had always heard Portugal was a great destination for anyone who is a seafood and wine aficionado — but I never really … Continue reading Visiting Lisbon? Try the Chiado — Eat. Drink. Walk. Tour

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Hotels, Marriott, Review

5 Nights in a King Deluxe Room at the London Marriott Hotel County Hall

The city of London is made up of 32 distinct boroughs, meaning it’s not only massive, it’s full of history and adventure–and certainly has a way of finding a spot on most travelers bucket lists’. However, since London covers a sizable area, there are an abundance of hotels to choose from and this can cause some uncertainty for anyone looking to visit for the first … Continue reading 5 Nights in a King Deluxe Room at the London Marriott Hotel County Hall

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Lounges, Review

Lambert St. Louis (STL) Admirals Club

Airline clubs aim to offer an escape for travelers from the stresses of flying. However, not all airlines clubs 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 Lambert St. Louis airport Admirals Club before going over all the ways you could find yourself enjoying this club on your next trip. … Continue reading Lambert St. Louis (STL) Admirals Club

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British Airways, Flights, Review

British Airways A380 World Traveller Plus+ (Premium Economy) – BOS/LHR

Living in the DFW metroplex near the headquarters of American Airlines generally means we can fly direct to a multitude of locations around the world. However, when we came across a deal out of Boston on British Airways A380 in World Traveller Plus+, it was too good to pass up. And as luck would have it they opened their brand new Boston British Airways Terraces … Continue reading British Airways A380 World Traveller Plus+ (Premium Economy) – BOS/LHR

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Adventures, Europe, Tips & Tricks

Why we were glad we upgraded to the London Eye VIP Champagne Experience

We recently took our first trip to London, and given this fact, we didn’t want to miss out on the iconic London Eye. After a little research, and not knowing when our next chance to ride the Eye would be, we decided to go with the VIP champagne experience. The cost online is normally about 13 euros more than the standard entry but we were … Continue reading Why we were glad we upgraded to the London Eye VIP Champagne Experience

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British Airways, Lounges, Review

New British Airways Terraces Lounge is Top Notch – Boston Logan Terminal E

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 Boston Logan British Airways Terraces Lounge in Terminal E before going over all the ways you could find yourself enjoying this lounge … Continue reading New British Airways Terraces Lounge is Top Notch – Boston Logan Terminal E

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