The Peninsula Chicago
Two nights at the Peninsula in Chicago for my food run to Grace. Though they had a bit of construction out front due to building a new rooftop bar, a Bellman was there to greet the taxi, and help guide me to check-in on the upper floors. For those who … Read More
Roister Chicago – It’s Just Lunch
On this year’s Chicago Food Run, I opted to go to Grace rather than Alinea (I also couldn’t get reservations at Alinea), so figured to try out Roister, part of the “Alinea Group” for lunch. Located in Fulton Market area, which appears to be the new techie corridor, getting there … Read More
American Airlines AA2576 AA2225 – LAX Los Angeles ORD Chicago Economy
American was having a few sales, so I thought it would be fun to go to Chicago for a “Foodie Run”. And once in booking I discovered they were actually flying some decent aircraft between LAX and ORD… the Dreamliner 787-8. I have sworn off flying anymore Domestic Carrier 757s… … Read More
What’s In My Wallet?
Travel Reward Credit Cards… An Easy & Practical Guide Friends and Customers have asked often about which are the best Credit Cards to use for Travel. Here is my own Travel Reward Credit Cards strategy for my daily use and when I travel. And I will offer what I know … Read More
United Airlines Says Goodbye To The 747-400
I had the great pleasure of being included in United Airlines 12th Annual Family Day at their SFO Maintenance Hangars. And this was the day that Untied and it’s employees say goodbye to one a great old centerpiece of the United fleet, the 747. Two of the soon to be … Read More
Overview of LAX – Tom Bradley International Terminal
Several years ago, Tom Bradley International had a $1 Billion facelift, and all things considered, the Folks at LAX did a fairly good job modernizing the Terminal and making it a pleasant place to wait for a flight. I, for one, have no problems spend a few hours at TBIT, … Read More
Apex Expo in Long Beach 2017 – Days 2-4, The Expo
APEX EXPO for Summer 2017 Long Beach California. The Expo ran from March 26 thru 28. The main thing about this Apex Expo was IFE (& C) the Tech and the content on your In Flight Entertainment. Also running in the next door hall were Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) which … Read More
Apex Expo in Long Beach 2017 – Day 1 Education & Awards
APEX EXPO for Summer 2017 is happening in Long Beach California, and I have the privilege to attend. APEX is about the Passenger Experience. For us passenger types, how can the airline industry deliver a more pleasurable experience. For the Airline Industry, how can they make the passengers happy and … Read More
Cosmo Hotel Berlin Mitte – Design Hotels
Another great boutique hotel, that proves again, the Design Hotels continue to be one of my favorites for Boutique Hotels. Efficient Design (this is Germany) but inviting and comfy. A pleasant and helpful staff. The hotels location is a bit off the beaten path, but is surprisingly convenient… an easy … Read More
Hotel Am Steinplatz Berlin – Autograph Collection
An absolutely charming hotel. And I would have no problem making this my standard hotel for when I come to Berlin in the future. Nice clean design, personable staff, central location, but quite. I was upgraded to a room with a small balcony, which is so nice to let the … Read More
Destination: Berlin
Berlin is a fun / funky / chic city with a casual style of it’s own, and the cost of doing things here felt a bit less then other major European cities. The nightlife is of course legendary, and with so many recent and not so recent landmarks, there are … Read More
Restaurant Tim Raue Berlin – The Worlds 50 Best Restaurants #48
The World’s 50 Best Restaurant #48 – Restaurant Tim Raue I am the first to admit that German Food frightens me. I can not eat Pork, don’t like butter and do not have a sweet tooth… all things essential in almost every German dish. But in Berlin, I wanted to … Read More