Question for everyone. How many Skytraxx 5-star airlines currently exist? There’s not many. 11 actually. Today we’re talking about one of the lesser known ones, at least stateside, Hainan. It joins the dusty ranks of Etihad, shares the skies with over-the-top Singapore and hangs out with the always spicy Cathay …
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Today, we’re comparing the Hilton Honors Aspire from American Express and the SPG Luxury Card from the same. Today’s post is special because it was actually reader suggested. Somebody sent me a message specifically asking for a video starring these two cards. I feel like in anyone’s YouTube career, there …
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WOW! Or Woooowww, both pronunciations could refer to the same carrier we’re here to talk about today, WOW Air. Since 2012, this airline has been making waves in the trans-Atlantic travel market. And they do some pretty crazy things, like offering $99 fares between the US and Iceland. Wow Air, …
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A great stay in one of my least favorite cities. That’s LondonHouse Chicago in a nutshell. As a matter of fact, it might be one of the most thoughtfully appointed rooms I’ve ever stayed in. Sure, I’ve stayed in fancier, but I love tech, and LondonHouse is full of it. …
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The Alaska Airlines Board Room at SeaTac International Airport provides a nice escape from the otherwise dreary terminal. The airport actually has 3 Alaska lounges, all accessible by Priority Pass members. As Southwest flights depart the B gates, I chose the one in between C a D, just past security. …
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What’s the difference between a resort and a hotel? I’m struggling here too. Perhaps travelers from a bygone era viewed the resort as the destination and the hotel as the accomodation. Despite their historical differences, the two terms have converged over the last couple decades. Many hotels offer “resort-like” amenities, …
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Another day, another dollar, another mediocre Priority Pass lounge. I had my hopes up. This was a relatively new lounge. The terminal itself is only 3 years old. Yet somehow, despite looking relatively modern, this club felt old. Admittance I gained access to the Premier Lounge Ngurah Rai via my …
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Just throwing it out there. I like Air Asia. There really aren’t any surprises. In a way, consistency is a bit of luxury. You get exactly what you pay for, nothing more, nothing less. Booking Honestly, Air Asia is typically so cheap that I don’t even bother looking at award …
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Points Reckoning