Birthday Bliss in Bath at The Gainsborough Bath Spa
Hotel/Spa Report by: Madame Now This was a delightful stay with the purpose of enjoying the Spa Village Bath to its fullest extent. The room was well appointed, with a most comfortable bed and bedding. I loved the Pillow Menu, perfect for the Goldie Locks who lives inside all of … Read More
Smackdown: Delta vs United LA – NYC
With a trip to New York to see friends… thought the perfect opportunity to compare how the Legacy Airlines handle the valuable route of Los Angeles to New York. Usually I would take Jet Blue since they have a flight back to Burbank, which is much easier to get back … Read More
Delta Airlines DL407 – LAX Los Angeles ✈ JFK John F Kennedy – Coach
With a friend’s birthday in New York, thought this would be a perfect opportunity to do an airline comparison, a smackdown so to speak. Easy to book one-way tickets between Los Angeles and New York, and try a few different airlines I haven’t flown in a while. And all the … Read More
United Airlines UA1165 – EWR Newark ✈ LAX Los Angeles Economy
With a friend’s birthday in New York, thought this would be a perfect opportunity to do an airline comparison, a smackdown so to speak. Easy to book one-way tickets between Los Angeles and New York, and try a few different airlines I haven’t flown in a while. And all the … Read More
Cathay Pacific – HKG Hong Kong First Class Lounges
Back to HKG for a few hours. The flight to Frankfurt is at midnight and I have a few hours to get to know this airport and the lounges. Cathay Pacific has 5 lounges in Terminal 1, two of which are First Class, so there are plenty of choices. And … Read More
Singapore Airlines The Private Room – SIN Changi
Flying Singapore in their Suites or First is generally an excellent experience. Check in at Changi at Terminal 3 has a private entrance (just prior to the main arrivals area at Terminal 3, but is clearly marked). From there, your handlers take care of everything, and you pass through a … Read More
Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge – SIN Changi
Since I was staying in The Private Room, and had the time… thought best to explore the entire SilverKris Lounge.. SilverKris Lounge in Terminal 3 is for both Business Class and First Class passengers. After you are up the escalator it is First to the right and Business more to … Read More
Lufthansa First Class Terminal – FRA Frankfurt Airport
The Lufthansa First Class Terminal (FCT) is one of, if not the Best First Class Lounge in the world. Built in 2004, it elevated the experience of traveling for HON Circle & First Class passengers leaving from Lufthansa’s main hub, FRA Frankfurt. A complete, separate terminal building, you are greeted … Read More
Air Canada AC091 – GRU Sao Paulo ✈ YYZ Toronto International Business Class
This one starts out with a little story… before it even begins. Originally this flight was to depart from Rio de Janeiro (GIG), but after the booking, AC changed the departure to Sao Paulo, which I believe was their pre-Olympics route. So, rather than rebook on United, who screwed up … Read More
The Westin – Singapore
An unexpected trip to Singapore led me to staying here for 5 nights. And I initially rolled my eyes at staying at the new Westin. I really don’t care for “Business” hotels as a rule… but I will admit to have misjudged the Westin Singapore… a great hotel. It is … Read More
Hotel Americano – New York City
Parking Garage in Chelsea’s art gallery district turned into Boutique Hotel. A cozy little hotel. Does make for a good place if you have business in Chelsea, the location is quite central. Lobby and entrance is very nicely laid out, and found the elevator and room pins intriguing. But for … Read More
Roomers – Frankfurt
When coming from the airport, I asked our taxi driver if he knew about our hotel Roomers and if it was nice… he said it was nice, but very black. I wasn’t quite sure what he meant at the time, but now I do. It’s as if you took Prince … Read More