For my long weekend trip to Belgium, I needed one hotel night in Amsterdam. With an a fairly early (9:20 am) departure, I wanted an airport hotel, rather than staying the city. I chose the Hilton … [Read more...] about Review: Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Trip Reports
Review: Turkish Airlines A330 Business Class, Istanbul to Mahe, Seychelles
On their Airbus A330-200/300 fleet, Turkish Airlines utilizes four different business class configurations. Three of them feature lie-flat seats and one of them features standard recliner seats … [Read more...] about Review: Turkish Airlines A330 Business Class, Istanbul to Mahe, Seychelles
A Day Exploring Antwerp and Amsterdam
Though my quick trip left me only one day to explore, I aimed to make the most of it. My flight from Detroit arrived at 6 am, giving me the entire day to do something. I've visited Amsterdam before, … [Read more...] about A Day Exploring Antwerp and Amsterdam
Review: LOT Polish Airlines Business Class, Warsaw to Los Angeles
I wanted to like LOT Polish Airlines Business Class a lot but unfortunately, I found the entire experience to be slightly disappointing. They don't have the best hard product and their soft product … [Read more...] about Review: LOT Polish Airlines Business Class, Warsaw to Los Angeles
Review: Delta One A350 Suite, Amsterdam to Detroit
I'm skipping ahead in this trip report, going next to my flight in Delta One on the new A350. Delta seriously hypes up their "suites", even charging a $500 premium each way to fly their flagship … [Read more...] about Review: Delta One A350 Suite, Amsterdam to Detroit
Review: Turkish Airlines Business Class, San Francisco to Istanbul, Boeing 777-300ER
Turkish Airlines is one of my favorite airlines and it's always a joy for me to fly with them. From their fantastic Do&Co catering and attentive service to their wonderful amenities provided … [Read more...] about Review: Turkish Airlines Business Class, San Francisco to Istanbul, Boeing 777-300ER
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
Making the Most of One Day in Barcelona
My recent La Première junket left me one full day in Barcelona. Like Brad, I try to make the most of even short visits to cities. After a (sort of) good night's rest following my arrival, I set out … [Read more...] about Making the Most of One Day in Barcelona
Qantas First Class A380, Dallas to Sydney
Qantas offers an excellent first class product on their A380 fleet. It is the same seat they have offered for nearly a decade, and while it isn't as blingy as some first class products, it is still … [Read more...] about Qantas First Class A380, Dallas to Sydney
Review: Hotel Granados 83, Barcelona, Spain
I needed two hotel nights in Barcelona during my La Première adventure. Initially, I strongly considered the iconic W Barcelona. At 20,000 Starpoints for a room that retailed in excess of €500, that … [Read more...] about Review: Hotel Granados 83, Barcelona, Spain
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