Trip Reports
Go Ahead and Laugh: I Gambled on a Day Trip to Vegas — and Lost
I took my first trip of 2022 the other day. Where did I visit? Which hotel got my business? Where...
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WATCH: Rene’s EPIC First Cruise in Two Years — the Haven Experience!
René and his wife, Lisa, returned to international travel a couple of months ago. Many of us know the de...
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Hooray for (tommie) Hollywood? [A review of Hyatt’s new tommie Hotel in Los Angeles]
Hyatt just opened a new property in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles: tommie Hollywood, a boutique hotel from its...
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Quick Review: Seat 26E on Delta’s A321
In September, I booked a relatively last-minute Delta award ticket from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sioux Falls (FSD) for a...
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A Great IHG Certificate Redemption: Kimpton Muse Hotel Near Times Square in New York [Review]
A month after my wife and I ventured to New York for a wedding, we returned to the area for...
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Aloha: A Visit to the Delta Sky Club Honolulu! [Review]
My family recently enjoyed a wonderful visit to the island of Hawai'i. We connected through Honolulu -- and had an...
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Review: Delta Italian Ham Sandwich First Class Lunch Meal October 2021 During COVID
Review: Delta Italian Ham Sandwich First Class Lunch Meal October 2021 During COVID
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Something Sweet(?): Delta Sky Club Peanut Butter Old Fashioned [Review]
Peanut butter and chocolate are a popular combination. But peanut butter and an Old Fashioned? Interesting team, right? I love...
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The Best of Times (Square)? A Review of the W Hotel Times Square New York!
During a recent trip to New York, my wife and I experienced two different hotels: the InterContinental Times Square (reviewed...
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Circle Line Harbor Lights (Night Time) Cruise Around New York City! [Review]
So many cities are breathtakingly beautiful at night -- and New York City is no exception. But how can you...
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Dear IHG and Holiday Inn: Please Read This Post About One of Your Hotel Employees
I wrote about a recent trip I took to a funeral and my stay at the Holiday Inn Sioux Falls City...
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A Suite Treat: The Holiday Inn Sioux Falls City Centre
Surprise upgrades are always fun. I scored a rather nice one last week during a stay at the Holiday Inn...
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Our First Time Taking the NYC Subway to JFK Airport!
My wife and I recently enjoyed a new travel experience: using the New York City subway to ride to JFK...
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Delizioso! Delta One Marinara Braised Meatballs [Review]
I hit a jackpot last week: I scored a Delta One upgrade on my Los Angeles to New York-Kennedy flight...
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Baby, It’s Not Perfect (But Definitely Good): the InterContinental New York Times Square Hotel [Review]
My wife and I recently stayed someplace we always wanted to experience: the InterContinental New York Times Square Hotel. We...
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