Eye of the Flyer
Let’s Talk OFF THE RECORD
One of the best parts about the annual Freddie Awards being held in Washington, D.C., this year was that I could indulge my inner U.S. history and politics nerd. Someone on a cable TV political talk show said something about “getting a drink at The Hay-Adams (Hotel).” I looked it...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 434: Trust buster
JetBlue and American Airlines have a lot of work to do if they're going to keep the NEA alive. A judge ruled it illegal last Friday, setting up all sorts of challenges for the carriers.
Frequent Floaters
How Much Clothing Can You Stuff in a Cruise Ship Laundry Bag?
Whether you’re a “take everything home clean” sort of traveler or a “wash everything after getting back home” sort, one of the nice perks you can get with status in a cruise line’s loyalty program at some point is a free bag of laundry. They also run special deals toward...
Eye of the Flyer
Oh, Suite! My Surprise Upgrade at the Grand Hyatt Washington
I attended the Freddie Awards in the Washington, D.C., area last month. The event was held at the amazing Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles International Airport (IAD). But the trip presented me with a special opportunity: to stay at the Grand Hyatt Washington. Yes, even though it’s sort of...
The Wandering Aramean
Breeze unveils “Ascent,” a new take on premium seating
Delivering a differentiated product in a crowded and commoditized market can be challenging. Breeze Airways rebranded its premium cabin seats as Ascent, hoping to highlight how it differs from traditional first class products, both in what it does include and what it does not.
Loyalty Traveler
A Tyskie at Hyatt Place Krakow, Poland
On a cloudy Sunday,  early December 2022, in Krakow, Poland I walked from Hotel Indigo Krakow Old Town to Hyatt Place Krakow to check out the category 1 hotel about 40 minutes away. I have probably spent more than 50 nights in Krakow, but I had never before wandered through...
Live from a Lounge
Review: Encalm Lounge Delhi Terminal 3 (Domestic)
Delhi Airport's Terminal 3 Encalm Lounge is a small lounge which takes in customers from Vistara and Priority Pass. Here is an in-depth review. The post Review: Encalm Lounge Delhi Terminal 3 (Domestic) appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
Loyalty Traveler
Review: Hotel Indigo Corso Monforte Milan, Italy
Hotel Indigo Corso Monforte Milan is a terrific location for an easy stroll to Milan Cathedral, Italy’s largest church and one of the most stunning pieces of architecture I have seen.    After touchdown at MXP and a €13 each ticket train ride into the city, followed by a €2.20 Metro ride...
Live and Let’s Fly
From Ritzy Bedfordview To Destitute Makause Squatter Camp…
From the posh Eastgate Shopping Centre in Bedfordview, we drove just a few kilometers away to the Makause Squatter Camp outside Primrose. What a juxtaposition between rich and poor, though the ones who are often caught in the middle are neither rich nor poor. The Sobering Makause Squatter Camp Makause...
Loyalty Traveler
Review: Hotel Aquarius Venice, Italy using Choice Privileges points
Hotel Aquarius Venice, Italy is a member of Choice Hotels Ascend Collection and arguably has been the best deal available for Choice Privileges points worldwide during the past few years. In April 2022 Kelley and I booked a 6-night stay for 16,000 points per night for a suite that had...
Miles To Memories
Over the Top Guide to Visiting New Orleans – Where to Eat, Sleep & Have So Much Fun in the Big Easy!
New Orleans Guide to Visiting New Orleans is an incredible city and we recently had the opportunity to visit. Spring time in the Big Easy is one of the best times to visit and we had a great time. In this New Orleans guide I’ll discuss where we stayed, some...
Loyalty Traveler
Review: Rodos Park Hotel-SLH, Rhodes, Greece using Hyatt points
When I planned our trip to Greece, Kelley said she wanted to go some place historic. Every place in Greece is historic. I chose the island of Rhodes as it was a familiar name as the site of one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the Ancient World’ and there were...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 433: Going native
Two nice implementations of indigenous themes and art from airlines announced this week, and the impact for passengers is pretty good, too.
Frequent Floaters
What Size of Ship is the Best for a Cruise? Mega or Mid?
You’ve decided to book a cruise so aside from choosing the itinerary you should really consider what size ship you want to be on, but what size is better? What are the advantages and disadvantages of a mega-ship as compared to a mid-sized ship? Let’s dive in and compare the...
Travel Codex
Introduction: Will Fly For Derby Pie
As I feverishly work to clear my backlog of trip reports, I fast forward from Alaska in August 2020 to the closing days of 2021. Yes, I went more than 15 months between flights before my next boondoggle. Itching to do something again, I set out to fly upstart Breeze...