The Park Hyatt Tokyo is a famous property for many reasons, and it typically gets rave reviews. It was also featured prominently in the movie "Lost in Translation." I could write a full review of the … [Read more...] about Park Hyatt Tokyo (Suite): The Nicest Hotel I Never Want to Stay At Again
Marriott Stays Not Posting Automatically – Plus Long Hold Times
With probably 1000 nights in hotels in the last decade or so, I've spent a fair amount of time here discussing my hotel experiences and preferences. I'm a SPG Lifetime Platinum, and soon to be … [Read more...] about Marriott Stays Not Posting Automatically – Plus Long Hold Times
A Suite at The Gritti Palace in Venice, Italy
What better way to begin a relaxing two weeks in the South of France than by starting off in Venice. Nothing but art, food and getting lost in the labyrinthine ancient alleys, and touring the equally … [Read more...] about A Suite at The Gritti Palace in Venice, Italy
A Weekend in Auckland and Wellington New Zealand
This trip was as much about the flights enroute as it was about the destination. Still, I was excited to be back in one of my favorite places; New Zealand. I didn't really take advantage of the best … [Read more...] about A Weekend in Auckland and Wellington New Zealand
Airbnb Fights the “Destination Fee” Craze with Transparency
Hotels unfortunately have resorted to all sorts of junk fees recently to extract more cash from travelers. These started out as "resort" fees, usually in beach or ski resort areas. Though hotels … [Read more...] about Airbnb Fights the “Destination Fee” Craze with Transparency
Review: Lufthansa Economy Class, Boeing 747-8 Frankfurt to Los Angeles
This Lufthansa Economy Class flight review from Frankfurt to Los Angeles is the final installment of my trip to Morocco with G Adventures. No benefits or perks are provided for economy class … [Read more...] about Review: Lufthansa Economy Class, Boeing 747-8 Frankfurt to Los Angeles
Review: Qantas Business Class, A330 Sydney to Auckland
The last flight of the outbound part of my trip to New Zealand was a relatively short hop across the Tasman sea from Sydney to Auckland. After my time in the Qantas First Class Lounge in Sydney, I … [Read more...] about Review: Qantas Business Class, A330 Sydney to Auckland
Thank You, and Farewell, Travel Codex
Goodbyes are bittersweet.This one, in particular, will be a tough one for me after so many years.The story began eight years ago as a simple email that was called, “Pics of the Day.”It was … [Read more...] about Thank You, and Farewell, Travel Codex
Help Me Decide If I Should I Keep My SPG AMEX Credit Card
I've held the SPG American Express credit card for years. I consider it my primary car for expenses that don't earn a bonus on other cards. I'm quite loyal, but as we know, that rarely is rewarded … [Read more...] about Help Me Decide If I Should I Keep My SPG AMEX Credit Card
Review: Sala VIP Pau Casals Barcelona, A Priority Pass Lounge
As a small outstation, Air France does not operate its own lounge at Barcelona airport. Rather, it contracts with Sala VIP Pau Casals, also open to Priority Pass members. While hardly a "first … [Read more...] about Review: Sala VIP Pau Casals Barcelona, A Priority Pass Lounge
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