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Lounge Reviews

Review: Alaska Airlines Lounge Seattle Airport (North Satellite)

The Seattle/Tacoma International Airport has been going through a multistaged renovation of the entire airport, and Alaska Airlines has been taking advantage of that to modernize and create bigger and better lounges at their hometown airport. Recently I was on a cross-country flight from Seattle to Atlanta and had

April 30th 4 min read

Flight Reviews

Review: Delta One Suites Airbus A330neo (HND-MSP)

Delta's most premium product is currently their Delta One Suites, however they also come in three different varieties depending on what aircraft you fly on. They can currently be found on their Airbus A350, A330neo, and Boeing 767-400 aircraft. Each suite product is just so slightly different from

April 25th 6 min read

Hotel Reviews

Review: The Washington Mayfair Hotel (London)

The Mayfair area of Central London is quite an expensive neighborhood of London. Boarding Hyde Park, it's a desirable location that houses multiple upscale hotels, including the Washington Mayfair. I had the chance for an extended stay at the hotel while on vacation in London and got to

April 22nd 4 min read

Flight Reviews

Flight Review: Glenorchy Air Cessna 208B from Milford Sound

Back in October I had the opportunity to fly on Delta's inaugural flight to New Zealand but I didn't just stay in Auckland, instead I hopped on another flight and spent my week in Queenstown which is one of the most stunning places that I'

January 6th 5 min read

Lounge Reviews

Lounge Review: Seattle American Express Centurion

It has been awhile since I've flown through the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport or SeaTac for short, but I had a few hours to explore while on a mechanical delay over this last holiday season and finally had a chanced to check out the new Centurion lounge. If you

January 4th 5 min read

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Review: Crowne Plaza Queenstown

When I took the Delta inaugural flight down to Auckland I didn't just want to visit the big city but I wanted to go somewhere that has been on my bucket list for years. Not only are the approaches into Queenstown airport stunning, but the small town is

December 15th 5 min read

Flight Reviews

Flight Review: Tailwind Air Seaplane From New York to Boston(ish)

The northeast is a tightly compact space that makes it difficult to commute between the populous cities. You can take commercial air travel, but then you have to deal with security, long lines, and the pain of showing up early for your flight. You could take the high speed train

December 11th 7 min read

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Review: Los Angeles Airport Marriott

It seems recently that I've been on a trend of starting my international trips from LAX. I'm still on the hunt for a good hotel around the LAX airport that doesn't smell or seem run down. My last stay was at the Hyatt Regency

December 8th 5 min read

Flight Reviews

Flight Review: Delta A350 (ex-LATAM) Los Angeles to Auckland (Inaugural Flight)

Inaugural flights are always so much fun, there's a certain electricity around the boarding area and throughout the whole flight. Delta's recent inaugural flight to Auckland, New Zealand didn't disappointing. Rich with traditional ceremonies and an all around warm atmosphere it ended up being

November 21st 8 min read

Flight Reviews

Flight Review: British Airways A380 First Class

There are only a handful of airlines that have a true international First Class cabin, and a lot of them have said it isn't worth it anymore and have started to remove this ultra premium cabin. British Airways while not totally removing First Class have been rumoring the

October 14th 7 min read

Lounge Reviews

Lounge Review: Star Alliance Lounge LAX

Recently on a trip from Los Angeles to London I had the chance to try out the Star Alliance lounge, a lounge in which I wouldn't normally have thought to visit as I'm not primarily a Star Alliance flyer. This was apart of my larger trip

September 28th 5 min read

Lounge Reviews

Lounge Review: British Airways Concorde Room

I just got back from a two week trip to London, which was amazing. For my flight back to the states I managed to find a British Airways First Class ticket through American Airlines for around 80,000 miles, which is an absolute steal. It was quite the splurge and

September 20th 5 min read

Flight Reviews

Flight Review: Virgin Atlantic A350 Upper Class

I've flown to London a lot, most of the time it's to transit onward to other destinations and maybe once a year to just visit the wonderful country. I choose to fly to London because of one of the best airlines that I've found

September 18th 8 min read

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency LAX

Whenever I have a layover in LAX I always dread trying to pick a layover hotel. I've tried almost every hotel around the airport and I just can't seem to find something that's acceptable. I've had issues with loud guests in neighboring

September 11th 5 min read

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Review: Kimpton Overland Hotel - Atlanta Airport

For those transiting through Atlanta on their way to wider destinations, or if you're visiting Porsche's race track near the Atlanta Airport I may have found the best hotel for you. Living in the Atlanta-area from time to time I need to stay at a hotel

July 11th 6 min read

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Review: Four Seasons Sydney

On a recent trip to Sydney I was able to splurge and booked the Four Seasons Sydney. Located right in downtown Sydney it's the perfect walking distance from all the major attractions and puts it in the perfect location to hit the highlights around Sydney. Both the Harbor

June 26th 3 min read

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Review: Renaissance Arlington Capital View

As an avid traveler I am always on the lookout for exceptional hotels that offer a perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and unique experiences. My recent visit to the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel exceeded my expectations in every aspect.Let's take an in-depth look at the various

June 14th 4 min read

Lounge Reviews

Lounge Review: Delta Sky Club Denver Airport

The Delta Sky Club at Denver International Airport is a cramped retreat for travelers looking to relax before their flight, as long as you can find a seat. The range of amenities and services are basic yet high quality. You can tell Delta tries with the space that they have,

June 12th 3 min read

Hotel Reviews

Renovated: The Westin St. Louis

Recently on a road trip to my new home in Georgia I had the chance to stop in St. Louis and had the pleasure of staying at what would prove to be a very desirable hotel.

May 25th 6 min read

Lounge Reviews

Review: Timberline Steaks & Grille Inside Denver International Airport (PriorityPass Lounge)

Its been quite the year for Priority Pass, their network is expanding adding even more interesting places. They’ve reached beyond just lounge access and have started offering meal credits for airport restaurants all around the country. The Denver International Airport offers their only Priority Pass perk, Timberline Steaks &

November 30th 4 min read

Flight Reviews

Flight Review: American (Airbus A319) First Class From Los Angles to Denver

American Airlines is an airline that a seldom fly, being based primarily out of the Pacific Northwest I don’t get to fly them all that often. While they don’t have much of a footprint at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport you can get some great flights to their hub

November 21st 6 min read

Flight Reviews

Flight Review: United (Boeing 757) First Class From Denver to Los Angles

One thing that I’ve always liked about earning miles and points is that I feel much better about doing spontaneous trips. My running miles and points balances is like a separate bank for storing my savings until I’m ready to use it. This last weekend I decided that

November 6th 8 min read

Lounge Reviews

Lounge Review: San Francisco Centurion Lounge

Airport lounges have reduced the stress of traveling immensely, once through security the relaxation of kicking back before a flight not being pushed around in uncomfortable terminal chairs is amazing. As a American Express Platinum card member I have access to the Centurion lounges around the United States and internationally.

November 3rd 4 min read

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Review: New York Marriott Downtown (Junior Suite)

New York has no shortage of hotels that you can stay at. At almost every street corner you’ll find some sort of hotel just like you’ll find a Starbucks on every street corner in Seattle. This makes it incredibly convenient for travelers who want to stay close to

October 30th 6 min read

Flight Reviews

Flight Review: Delta (Boeing 757) First Class From Seattle to New York (Red-Eye Flight)

Delta has been slowly taking over Seattle as another major hub for the airline. Their wide variety of flights offer a good selection to the US and Asia. While I didn’t take Delta international on this flight they’ve setup Seattle as their Asia hub with many international flights

October 20th 6 min read

Lounge Reviews

Lounge Review: Alaska Airlines Board Room (Seattle North Satellite)

Alaska has been hard at work remodeling their Seattle lounges to compete with the likes of the Delta Sky Club and American Express Centurion Lounge, they’ve been aggressively expanding their lounge and addicting additional ones in the airport. While I haven’t been to the brand new main Board

October 18th 4 min read

Lounge Reviews

Lounge Review: Delta Sky Club Seattle Airport

By far one of the best lounges inside of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the newly renovated Delta Sky Club. This lounge is massive with two floors of seating and a massive wall of windows that looks over the south side of the airport. Overall the Sky Club has

September 28th 4 min read

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Review: Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages

This is an unusual review for me as it’s not a hotel but rather a vacation rental that I stayed at. Vacation rentals can be a great option for the avid traveler if you’re traveling in a large group or staying for an extended period of time. These

September 24th 7 min read

Flight Reviews

Flight Review: United (Airbus A319) Economy Plus From San Francisco to Seattle

With everything going on with United in the news lately I felt like it was time to revisit the airline as I haven’t flown them in over 5 years, plus the tickets I wanted were pretty cheap. Being northwest-based my primary airline of choice has been Alaska, most of

September 20th 4 min read

Lounge Reviews

Lounge Review: Seattle-Tacoma Centurion Lounge

Seattle is my home airport and I fly out of it often, whenever I’m not flying Delta and using the Delta Sky Club the Centurion Lounge is my next go to lounge to take a load off and relax. As of recent it got a remodel making it a

September 18th 4 min read

Flight Reviews

Flight Review: Alaska Airlines (Boeing 737-800) Premium Class From Seattle to Palm Springs

Alaska Airlines recently joined the more premium economy arena with their own offering, Premium Class. Upgrade pricing ranges from $15 on up, the seats offer you 4 extra inches of leg room, a snack box, and free alcoholic drinks. Booking It all started with booking experience, while my primary airline

September 12th 3 min read

Lounge Reviews

Lounge Review: Bracket Room Restaurant (Priority Pass)

Priority Pass has had quite the year, despite growing at an increased pace with so many new travel credit cards adding the perk and losing a few lounges along the way. The company still seems to be growing and expanding while celebrating its 25th year. The Ronald Reagan Washington National

September 9th 3 min read

Hotels

Hotel Review: The Davenport Grand

If you know anything about Spokane, Washington you know something about the Davenport name. It’s historical The Historic Davenport Hotel is known as the first hotel in the United States to have air conditioning, a central vacuum system, pipe organ, and dividing doors in the ballrooms. When The Historic

September 5th 6 min read

News

Flight Review: Delta Air Lines (Boeing 717) Comfort+ From Denver to Seattle

Delta has increasingly become by airline of choice when traveling domestically throughout the United States. Being located in the Seattle-area Delta has been in a ruthless competition with Alaska Airlines for routes out of this great Northwest city. For the consumer this means pricing competitions that push down the prices

September 4th 3 min read

News

Flight Review: Delta Air Lines (Embraer 175) Comfort+ From Seattle to Denver

Delta has been taking over the Pacific Northwest and encroaching in on Alaska Airline’s territory. As such I’ve been finding myself flying Delta about as equally as I’ve been flying Alaska Airlines. For most people it’s about getting your money’s worth out of the time

August 31st 2 min read

Credit Card Reviews

Review: American Express Green Card

Our community is very special, we get these ultra premium credit cards and try to justify the cost with spending, both organic and manufactured. For the more casual credit card user who wanted to pick their first starter card, or break into a new earning strategy the lower end cards

September 3rd 3 min read

Credit Card Reviews

Credit Card Review: Chase Sapphire Preferred

Hands down the best travel card to own is the Chase Sapphire Preferred, it checks all the right boxes when it comes to benefits and features and gives anyone who loves to travel the best of the best for the right price. I’ve talked a lot about Chase Sapphire

October 25th 3 min read

Credit Card Reviews

Credit Card Review: American Express Business Gold Rewards

American Express has a strong business presence and works hard to build lasting relationships with clients around that fact. Our primary purchasing card around here is the American Express Business Gold Rewards card because it has an extensive set of features, bonus categories, and an amazing customer support team backing

October 12th 3 min read

Credit Card Reviews

Credit Card Review: American Express Premier Rewards Gold Card

American Express has a strong set of co-branded credit cards that offer a diverse and great set of rewards. The company’s own branded charge cards offer some great rewards that both personal and business owners might be interested in. Charge cards are quite different from credit cards in that

October 4th 3 min read

Credit Card Reviews

Credit Card Review: American Express Starwood Preferred Guest

The Starwood Preferred Guest American Express credit card is probably one of the most lucrative credit cards for hotels and airfare. Frequently valued at well over 2-cents-per-point the rewards program offers some of the strongest redemption values we’ve ever seen from rewards cards. When I can’t earn bonuses

September 27th 3 min read

Credit Card Reviews

Credit Card Review: Chase Ink Business Preferred

When Chase announce the Ink Business Preferred almost a year ago I was surprised at all the features that it offered with only a $95 annual fee. For the small business that makes regular travel and shipping purchases this card can be a very powerful tool in earning points quickly

September 25th 3 min read

Credit Card Reviews

Credit Card Review: Chase Sapphire Reserve

When the Chase Sapphire Reserve exploded on to the market about one year ago it changed the game of premium credit cards. Chase went all in on this credit card offering a huge signup bonus of 100,000 Ultimate Reward points worth about $1000 of raw cash or $1500 in

September 8th 3 min read

Credit Cards

American Express SimplyCash Plus Business Credit Card Review

Most businesses need a credit card of some time, if you don’t you’re throwing money away that you could be investing back into the company from everyday purchases. You don’t really even need to get a fancy card with high annual fees to get a good return

September 4th 2 min read

Credit Cards

USAA Preferred Cash Rewards Review

USAA’s mainstream flagship credit card is the Preferred Cash Rewards card offering 1.5% cashback on all purchases with no limit. USAA is known for great insurance rates and this reflects in its credit card offering. Like most USAA credit cards this offers no annual fee, no transaction fees,

August 31st 2 min read

Credit Cards

Discover it Review

The Discover it card was my first dabble in a higher rewards card. Discover is a great card issuer if you’re just looking into credit cards are don’t have a very extensive credit report. As a student this card was great for its 5% revolving cash back calendar

August 30th 2 min read

Credit Cards

USAA Cash Rewards Review

My very first credit card was issued by the military bank USAA in which I have ties due to a family member being apart of the service. USAA is known for their great car insurance rates and outstanding service to members. Being my very first credit card this was far

August 30th 1 min read

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