Review: Thai Airways Business Class Airbus A320 (CEI-BKK)
To kick off the return portion of my two-part birthday trip to the Golden Triangle, we flew Thai Airways’ Airbus A320 business class on the 70-minute flight from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Bangkok (BKK). …
American Airlines Rolls Out Aircraft Trading Cards: Better Late Than Never!
American Airlines has joined the trend of offering trading cards, though the airline is only doing this in celebration of its 100th birthday. While I first covered this back when the airline made the …
193-Room St. Regis London Opening October 2026, After Big Delay
London is one of the most premium hotel markets in the world, though it’s a city that has surprisingly few luxury points hotel options. That’s slowly changing, though we’re having to be really patient…
Japan Airlines Airbus A350-1000 Routes & Flights (JFK, LAX, DFW, LHR, CDG)
Japan Airlines is in the process of refreshing its long haul fleet. The oneworld airline is gradually replacing its Boeing 777-300ERs with Airbus A350-1000s. Not only is the A350 a joy to fly in gener…
59-Room Andaz Turks & Caicos At Grace Bay Opening June 2027, Now Bookable
The much delayed Andaz Turks & Caicos is getting closer to opening. It has finally started accepting reservations, though only for roughly a year from now…Basics of the Andaz Turks & Caico at Grace Ba…
Save At Auberge Collection With Amex Offers (Targeted)
The Amex Offers program frequently has promotions for hotel stays, which can save you money or earn you bonus points for stays you’d make anyway. Amex has just rolled out its latest targeted hotel off…
Happy Birthday, Mom… I Love You, And Miss You Every Day
I apologize in advance if I’m being too sappy, so by all means please skip this post, if it doesn’t interest you… I totally get it. But I find writing stuff down to be cathartic, and I guess you could…
Hyatt Is Cashing In On Loyalty: Smart Business Decision, Or Will It Backfire?
World of Hyatt has long been my favorite major hotel loyalty program. I feel like Hyatt tries harder than the competition when it comes to delivering on benefits, and also offers more in the way of co…
Western Sydney Airport (WSI), With 24/7 Flights, Opening Late October 2026
While we see airports open new terminals pretty frequently, it’s not often we see a new international airport open altogether. After all, airports require a lot of vacant land, and that can be tough t…
Iran War Fuels Skyrocketing Airfare: Data Shows 30% Increase In Five Months
Big picture, the cost of airfare has remained reasonable over the decades, as flying has been democratized thanks to the competitive landscape. However, admittedly there are some fluctuations, and we’…
10 Airbnbs in Boston in Walkable Neighborhoods—No Car Rentals Needed
Studio in Beacon Hill (Image courtesy of Airbnb) Boston is a sprawling city, but many of its central, downtown neighborhoods are still walkable. That’s part of Bean Town’s charm—it’s got history …
Major Chase Sapphire Preferred Card Changes Unveiled: They’re A Mixed Bag
The credit card space is incredibly competitive, and nowadays we see card changes with a frequency that’s much higher than in the past. Along those lines, Chase has just announced some major changes t…
8 Hotels in Santa Fe with Day Passes for Spas, Pools, & More
Courtesy of Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a desert jewel—one that’s known for its long list of world-class spas, resorts, and boutique hotels. That’s a w…
WOW: My Visit To Laos’ Creepy, Lawless “Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone”
During my two-part birthday trip to the Golden Triangle, we spent a few nights at the Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle. As I hinted at in the review, we did a side trip during our stay that I …
Qatar Airways Resuming Philadelphia Flights, Taking Over American Route
Several days ago, I wrote about how it looked like Qatar Airways would be resuming flights to a United States gateway that it cut a few years back. There’s now an update, as this has been officially a…