Cathay Pacific CX785 – HKG ✈ DPS Business Class
With a 2 hour layover in HKG, a shower, a snack, it was off to Gate 65 to hop on my flight to Denpasar. If available I would have done First Class, but the best they offer is a Regional Business Class seating, which is the equivalent of Delta or … Read More
Qantas First Class Lounge – LAX Los Angeles – Tom Bradley International
This was our kick-off lounge for the ‘Round The World Trip, so I was quite hopeful it would be as great a Lounge as I had read elsewhere. But sadly, I was overall rather disappointed with the Qantas First Class Lounge. One of the main problems with most of the … Read More
oneworld Business Class Lounge – LAX Los Angeles – Tom Bradley International
Since I was in Tom Bradley and already had access to the Qantas First Lounge, thought a good idea to check out the Business Class Lounge… I am now a Travel Writer, so it is kinda my job to do these things, and I wasn’t all that impressed with the … Read More
Foragers Market – Chelsea NYC
Report by: Madame Now Delicious menu, pleasant simple and clean atmosphere with a friendly staff. Foods from local farms that are sustainably grown, often organic. Fantastic wine list, great for a solo diner, wish they served lunch. They also have an excellent take out section, and wine shop next door. … Read More
JetSuiteX BUR ✈ LAS – A Rolling Report
The Celestial needed to make a Vegas run for Business, and we take JetSuiteX, whenever possible. No TSA, you just drive up to the Hangar (Hangar 2) and hop on at BUR near the FedEx Hangar. In Vegas, they have their own Terminal nearer to the Strip, and no TSA, … Read More
JetBlue Mint LAX ✈ JFK – A Rolling Report
The decisions that The Bi-Coastals need to make. To New York on a commercial flight and return Friday on JetSmarter, or ??? Hmmm… decisions, decisions. Thanks to The Doctor and maybe even the The Architect for giving us regular reports on the state of JetBlue Mint, because not all flights … Read More
It’s just lunch: at the Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort
We were tootling around in the mountains north of Nizwa, and lunchtime was soon approaching, and the initial plan was to go to Alila Jabal Akhdar for lunch, the hotel I was originally considering to stay in Oman. Mohamed “The Guide” mentioned a new 5-star hotel that just opened, and … Read More
Al Bustan Palace Muscat – Ritz-Carlton
My first time to Oman, and good friend THE LADY BANKER informed me that the only real choice for one’s first time to Muscat is Al Bustan Palace. And having returned from the trip, I fully agree. I would go back to Al Bustan Palace anytime, though I wouldn’t mind … Read More
The Virgin America Loft – LAX Los Angeles – Terminal 3
Update 2017: Sadly, this lounge (and airline) are no longer with us. With Delta moving into Terminal 3, This is now a Delta Sky Club, and with luck will get a major overhaul in the next few years. A pleasant lounge with a great view of the runways. No shower, … Read More
HKG Hong Kong International Airport (coming soon)
I must admit that I am quite happy (a bit giddy, maybe) to be going back to Hong Kong. The last time was when Kai Tak was still open (closed in 1998) and standing on the tarmac waiting for a bus to take you to the terminal while a 747 … Read More
The Old Clare Hotel – Sydney
Another great Design Hotels property. A beautifully refurbished space, they kept a lot of the old and added just the right amount of modern. Funky, chic and class, that whole old and new mixture. A fun staff. A comfortable, attractive room and a great looking bathroom… all you need for … Read More
Virgin Atlantic VS007 – LHR Heathrow ✈ LAX Los Angeles Upper Class
Flying Virgin Atlantic is always a pleasure, and I’ve flown this route in the 747-400, A340 and now finally the Dreamliner. So I was quite happy to try out the updated Virgin Pods. The Upper Class product holds up to it’s established standards… above the basic International Business Class but … Read More