The Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, is first and foremost a convention hotel. Set your expectations at that and you’ll be fine – but the Grand Club does stand out as excellent. Plus its location makes it accessible even without a car.
A property that I have not visited for a very long time, remains one of my favourite Hyatts.
A trip back from Santiago gave me the chance to experience both the Admirals Club and LATAM Lounge there. And boy, are they different.
A United flight from Amsterdam to Newark was my first time on a United aircraft for about 2 years. Whilst perfectly serviceable, it was not special. The ground service at Amsterdam left a lot to be desired and United showed how much it cares for Global Services members whilst not caring about its other passengers.
Two First Class flights across the atlantic gave me a chance to compare BA and United’s First Class service onboard their 747-400 aircraft. Guess who wins?
Let’s face it. A lot of people consider airplane food to be one of the most controversial aspects of a flight; and reference it…
Air New Zealand have recently announced a rather exciting refurbishment programme for their seven Boeing 777-300ER aircraft; which will begin early next year and…
Three flights yesterday confirmed my reasons for dumping this airline two years ago.
In an almost unheard of event, United turned down my money yesterday.
If you’re looking to escape the relative hustle and bustle on the other Hawaiian islands, then Lanai is the perfect getaway. With a population of just 3,000 and another 1,000 or so guests on the island at any given time, you won’t find much competition for space on the beaches or the 30 miles of paved roads around the island.
I was looking for a sit-on-the-beach-and-do-nothing kind of vibe, and as I did my research, Lanai looked like it would be the perfect match. The timing worked out well for my May trip, since the Larry Ellison-owned Four Seasons Lanai had just completed a vast refurbishment a few months earlier and was was offering a 4th night free as part of the re-opening.
In recent years, I’ve been fortunate to have had the opportunity to fly both Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific’s First Class products. But when I think back and try to compare the two, it’s actually been kind of hard to do. But during this trip I’d truly have an opportunity to get a head-to-head comparison of the two, since I was flying both in the same 24-hour period. And I made sure to use this chance to keep a running tally of the pros and cons of my flight on each airline.
