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Tips & Tricks

Destination Montreal – Places to Stay for Every Budget

Montreal is a wonderful city, filled with plenty of charm and excitement for a visiting traveler. From Old Montreal to the shopping district, it doesn’t disappoint. There are plenty of delicious food options and the locals are extremely friendly. Big shout out to L’Auberge Saint-Gabriel for the awesome experience of dining immersed in 300 years of history. If you are ever in Montreal I highly recommend … Continue reading Destination Montreal – Places to Stay for Every Budget

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Etihad, Points, Tips & Tricks

How to Credit Etihad Miles to Another Airline

My friend recently booked a trip to India on Etihad and he can’t wait until the trip finally rolls around. Given the fact he has never flown on this airline in the past and going forward he won’t often be on Etihad, he doesn’t have a My Etihad rewards login. Rather than signing up for a program he may or may not use again, we set … Continue reading How to Credit Etihad Miles to Another Airline

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Lounges, Review

Korean Airlines Lounge LAX – Priority Pass

Airline clubs aim to offer an escape for travelers from the stresses of flying. However, not all airline clubs are created equal. Our goal is to visit as many as possible and keep you informed on your next trip. Today we will be covering the Korean Airlines KAL Lounge at LAX before covering how to get in. The lounge has a very clean cut and minimalist … Continue reading Korean Airlines Lounge LAX – Priority Pass

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Lounges, Review

The Old LAX Admirals Club Terminal 4

Airline clubs aim to offer an escape for travelers from the stresses of flying. However, not all airline clubs are created equal. Our goal is to visit as many as possible and keep you informed on your next trip. Today we will be reviewing the LAX Terminal 4 Admirals Club before going over all the possible ways to get in on your next trip. Seating The LAX … Continue reading The Old LAX Admirals Club Terminal 4

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American Airlines, Flights, Review

American Airlines 77W Domestic Business Class Flight

Today we were lucky enough to fly on American Airlines 777-300 in their flagship business class seats. What made this even better was the fact that we were able to book it as economy. American is known for routinely flying their large wide body aircraft between their major hubs (i.e. DFW, JFK, LAX, MIA). When this happens they market their 3 class aircraft as two, … Continue reading American Airlines 77W Domestic Business Class Flight

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Adventures, Review

Enjoyable Night at the Old Lahaina Luau

Hawaii is a world-renowned vacation destination, famous for its beaches, world-class views, endless outdoor activities, and of course, luaus. When it comes to luaus it can get overwhelming if you look up all the choices available on every island. Despite the fact that there are so many luaus to choose from, it doesn’t mean every luau is created equal. Picking one luau over the other … Continue reading Enjoyable Night at the Old Lahaina Luau

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Hotels, Marriott, Review

Christmas at the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas – Maui, HI

Some of the most difficult decisions to make when planning a vacation involve deciding on a destination and where to stay. Then as one would guess, this task doesn’t get any easier when the accommodations need to fit 11 people over the holidays and keep everyone happy. There are certain places that work much better than others; you just need to know the right one … Continue reading Christmas at the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas – Maui, HI

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Adventures, Restaurants

Christmas Brunch at Koa’s Seaside Grill – Lahaina, Maui

I recently had the privilege of spending Christmas with my family on the beautiful Hawaiian island of Maui. Since we recently started the millennial travelers I found this to be the perfect opportunity to seek out some local restaurants on the island. We were staying at the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas for this trip, which is a short 10 minute drive from the town … Continue reading Christmas Brunch at Koa’s Seaside Grill – Lahaina, Maui

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American Airlines, Flights, Review

American Airlines 767-300 Main Cabin Extra DFW-OGG

If you ask anyone they would probably tell you their top choice for air travel involves some form of first class. However, this isn’t always a feasible option, whether it’s related to points availability or pricing way out of your budget for the dates you need to fly. On these occasions there are still seats on the plane that can make for a significantly more comfortable … Continue reading American Airlines 767-300 Main Cabin Extra DFW-OGG

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American Airlines, Flights, Review

American Airlines MD-80 First Class CMH-DFW

I had just spent the weekend in Columbus visiting my girlfriend and arrived at the airport about an hour before my Sunday evening flight home. When booking my flight I used my American Airlines Platinum status to request an upgrade to first class between Columbus, OH (CMH) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). My upgrade had been confirmed around 24 hours before my flight and since the … Continue reading American Airlines MD-80 First Class CMH-DFW

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