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Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre Review The Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre could be a great property. It is a brand new building in a great location. It opened in July 2016 and still has a lot of work to do before it becomes great. You can read my post … Read more
Icelandair Saga Lounge The only lounge that Icelandair runs is the Saga Lounge at Keflavík International Airport in Reykjavik. The Icelandair Saga Lounge is also the only lounge at all in the Reykjavik airport. The Icelandair Saga Lounge is located after security just past Gate A16 and before passport control for non-European … Read more
I just completed my stay at the Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre. In the long run it will be a great property (I believe) but they have a ways to go. Here are my suggestions: Wait to open until the hotel is finished being built. The Canopy in Reykjavik … Read more
Andaz London Liverpool Street Review There are only two Hyatt properties in London (plus one at Heathrow). The Churchill (Hyatt Regency) and the Andaz London Liverpool Street. In researching FlyerTalk it seems that both properties are quite nice. TripAdvisor lists The Churchill as #91 in London while the Andaz is #101. … Read more
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Explained: Part 1 – Elite Status I have been an Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan member since 2000. However, I have been flying Alaska since before that time. I remember flying in the mid-1990’s when you were served a meal in Economy even on short flights. Each … Read more
Why I won’t be chasing Hyatt Diamond Status Hyatt just announced their 4th Quarter promotion, known as “More Points More Play“. It is a generous promotion (and identical to their 2nd Quarter promo). In fact it is so generous that I considered doing some mattress running in order to keep … Read more
Alaska Airlines app update Alaska Airlines released their latest iOS mobile app today. Alaska Airlines app update 4.1.7 now offers a digital version of users’ Mileage Plan membership card as well as Board Room membership card. Both can be added to your Apple Wallet. Typically I don’t carry my Alaska … Read more
M life 2x Tier Credits Promotion I was alerted to an M life 2x Tier Credits Promotion for the month of September. Reader John received this email from M life on August 22: Earn 2X Tier Credits September 1 – 11 • September 27 – 30 As a special bonus, … Read more
Qantas Business Lounge Auckland After my 24 hours in Auckland, I arrived at AKL with plenty of time to spare. There are a few lounges at the Auckland International Terminal located past security (map). Lounges include Emirates, Air New Zealand, Qantas and the Emperor Lounge (the one lounge accessible with … Read more
24 Hours in Auckland I have a trip planned to Australia for Christmas that will actually give me time to see the region. My visit to New Zealand gave me only 24 hours in Auckland. Here is how I spent the time and what sites I took in during my 24 … Read more
Zipcar or ReachNow to Seatac Airport UPDATE: As of July, 2019, ReachNow has ceased operation. RIP ReachNow. However, you can still rent Car2Go from Seatac. In the recent months, two car share programs have expanded in Seattle to allow one way trips to and from Seatac International Airport. Which one … Read more
As a thank you to you for reading my humble website, I am passing along to one winner a $150 American Airlines eVoucher for a future flight. All you have to do is enter via the widget below. You can earn entries in the following manner: 1 entry by following … Read more
Hilton Auckland Review Due to an extremely discounted ticket, I recently spent 24 hours in Auckland, New Zealand. It was my first visit to Oceania and only third visit to the Southern Hemisphere. There are no Hyatt properties in New Zealand although a Park Hyatt is under construction. There is … Read more
DoubleTree Dublin Burlington Road Review Note: As of November 22, 2016, the property is leaving the Hilton brand. There are a bunch of Hilton properties in Dublin (and no Hyatt properties). Reviews I read had rated the DoubleTree Dublin Burlington Road as one of the better, affordable options. I was able … Read more
American Airlines 787 Main Cabin Extra LAX-AKL After my terrible experience last weekend in American Airlines Business class, I wasn’t looking forward to my American Airlines 787 Main Cabin Extra LAX-AKL flight. At 12+ hours each way, AA 82 and 83 are long flights to be in Economy (even if it is “Main … Read more