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Long Weekend Getaway And Why I Use Points & Miles
The other day I shared what I thought was a pretty good sunset from our long weekend getaway location. There were several guesses and a few that came close to guessing the location. It might have been too difficult to guess given the lighting. We are fortunate to have a bank roll of points &…
Long Weeekend Getaway Sunset
We checked into our hotel for a long weekend and this is the view we were greeted with. Pretty good sunset I’d say. Any guess where it was taken? A morning trip to the pool ended up being Baby Weekly Flyer’s first swim lesson. That alone makes the trip worthwhile. But to be able to…
Traveling With Kids – Thoughts Upcoming Flight With Baby Weekly Flyer
My mind is always racing in the lead up to a trip with Baby Weekly Flyer. As a weekly business traveler, my routine is down solid. But when you throw kids in the mix, things can change quickly. All of the sudden, you have to worry about checking bags, entertainment options, sleeping times and going…
Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore – A Cut Above
We chose the Ritz Carlton Singapore for our first stay in Singapore. It was really late when my Singapore Airlines flight landed from Korea. I had pre-arranged transportation from the hotel, but could not find my driver. Good thing, because the trip from the airport to the hotel is only about 20 minutes and I…
Martinis Down Under–Exploring Sydney
I had high expectations visiting Sydney, one of the world’s true globally connected cities. After six days in and around the city, I left with a wonderful impression and a strong desire to return. Introduction and Trip Planning LAX Oneworld First Class Lounge Qantas A380 LAX to SYD Economy Park Hyatt Sydney Part I Sydney…
Preview Of Delta Week At Points, Miles & Martinis
It’s Delta week at Points, Miles & Martinis and we have a lot of Delta related articles coming out this week including: A Domestic 777 trip report in Flat-Bed Business Class, including Delta’s other First Class omelette Another Domestic trip report, this time on an internationally configured 767 with the new Flat-Bed Business Class seats…
W New York Times Square Service Comes Through With Whatever Whenever
I was reminded of how customer service should work during a recent stay at the W New York Times Square. At every turn I was met with great customer service and even the whatever whenever came through. During check in I was offered an upgrade to a cool corner room facing Times Square. But I…
Delta Sky Deck Atlanta Sneak Peek
I stopped into the Sky Club in Atlanta’s new International Terminal this weekend and couldn’t help but notice a little “Sky Dust” in the lounge. It appears they are making great progress on the new Sky Deck which will be located in the Terminal F Delta Sky Club. The Delta buzz last week was the…
Highlands, North Carolina At Dusk In Pictures
A short 2 hour drive from Atlanta, the Highlands in North Carolina feels like a world away from metro Atlanta. Maybe it is the ~4,100+ elevation, a warm wood burning fire, the views of the Appalachian mountain range…or just the champagne There is just something special about being in the mountains during the spring time.…
Best Vegas Buffett – Bacchanal At Caesar’s Palace
On a recent trip to Las Vegas, I took Rapid Travel Chai’s advice and decided to try one of the best buffets in Las Vegas, the Bacchanal buffet at the Caesar’s Palace. I arrived mid-day into Las Vegas from a First Class seat on one of Delta’s domestically configured Boeing 767 planes. We decided stay…
Delta’s First Class Omelette
Sometimes riding in First Class is all about the free drinks. But for this early morning flight, it was all about the breakfast. Delta’s domestic First Class omelette is first class in every way. On my way back from the west coast on an early morning Delta flight in First Class, Delta offered me a…
My favorite town featured on 60 Minutes…but don’t tell anyone!
I have been extremely fortunate to visit hundreds of different places across the globe over the last few years but no place had me hooked in a way quite like Marfa, Texas. I have never been able to properly articulate why I enjoy Marfa so much but I just do. I was mindlessly perusing television…
Martinis Down Under – Park Hyatt Sydney Part II
After 5 days at the reef, we returned to the Park Hyatt Sydney for three more nights after having spent 2 previous nights which resulted in me claiming this may be the best Hyatt period. Part I covered most of the hotel itself so head there if you are interested. Part II will focus on…
Delta 777 Flat-Bed Business Class Review – Atlanta To Los Angeles
Many savvy frequent flyers know that picking a specific plane can make the flying experience that much better. For me, I always pick the 777 when I can, especially when it’s Delta’s internationally configured plane with flat-bed Business Elite seats on a domestic route. I picked the one flight of the day operated by Delta’s…
Atlanta’s Largest Farmers Market – Pretty Nice Little Saturday In Atlanta
The Peachtree Road Farmers Market just opened it’s doors this weekend and will run through December 14th. You can grab a coffee, or a burger from Farm Burger, and check out all the fresh fruits, veggies, life plants, or goods that the market has to offer. The Peachtree Road Farmers Market The Peachtree Road Farmers…
It’s A Great Day In Barcelona When…
It’s a great day in Barcelona when you wake up to this view from your suite at the top of the W Barcelona. The last time we were in Barcelona, we stayed at the Hotel Arts Ritz Carlton at the other end of the beach. It was on the tail end of a two week…
My Top 3 Tampa Restaurants
Everyone likes a good restaurant when they are visiting a new city. It gives you a chance to get out and explore the area while trying a local restaurant for some tasty food. When we visit Tampa, Florida, there are 3 restaurants that are always at the top of our list. #3 – Bern’s Steakhouse…
Martinis Down Under – Exploring the Great Barrier Reef
Beach, forest, and mountains meet in a beautiful, relatively unspoiled region. Introduction and Trip Planning LAX Oneworld First Class Lounge Qantas A380 LAX to SYD Economy Park Hyatt Sydney Part I Sydney Qantas Business Lounge Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas Exploring the Great Barrier Reef Cairns Qantas Club Lounge Park Hyatt Sydney Part II Exploring Sydney…
Sunny Seattle Days – Winery Day
By our last full day in Seattle we were ready for a relaxing day. We had already hiked to the top of Hurricane Ridge in Mount Olympic National Park, explored the local Pike Place market and island hopped around the San Juan Islands, all with the sun shining on our backs. We headed to Woodinville, Washington…