Category Archives for Trip Reports.
On the way home from our most recent trip to Oklahoma, we had a pretty unfortunate run in with the TSA. The four of us went through the Pre-Check line with Baby and Toddler WeeklyFlyer in toe. We had packed 2 apple juice boxes (1 for each of our children in our carry-on bag.) We…
Have you ever checked into a hotel room, maybe with your baby or kids only to find that the only fridge in the room is full with over-priced mini bar drinks? Honestly, the only time I’ve ever been excited to see this sight when I opened the fridge in my hotel room was when I…
I stayed a few weeks ago at the Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica located in the northwestern part of the country. It was a great deal for me – as a Category 4 Hyatt hotel I was able to use my Chase Hyatt Visa free night award and then…
I had a last-minute opportunity last week attend a quick sales meeting in Aruba, so I packed my bags, booked a room at the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino and hopped on a Southwest Airlines non-stop flight from BWI to AUA. Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino The Renaissance is right in the heart of Oranjestead…
For some flying can be routine, even boring. You pack your bag, say your good-byes, leave home for the long quiet ride to the airport, fight the long line at security, cram into the plane train, stop by the lounge to check some emails, then board your flight to snag the last over head space. It’s…
A lot of people would think a one day vacation would be crazy. But then again, a lot of people would think this is a great idea. Here it is. Check out of the real world and head to some place fun, exciting, get outside, do stuff, shut down from work and dial into activities. But…
Before I get to the post about dinner with DMX on an Airbus A321, I figured I’d share a report from my last Delta 767 First Class flight. On flights to the west coast, I typically look for a widebody aircraft, like Delta’s 777, A330 or internationally configured 767. None of those were an option…
Delta Starbucks coffee has been added to all of Delta flights as of February 1, 2015. A few weeks ago, I found the one Starbucks coffee machine in all of the Sky Clubs, and it made for some great coffee. So on this flight, I just had to try out a freshly brewed cup of Starbucks quality…
Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club is a historic golf course founded in 1886 and is part of the Open Championship. The course is located in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, England. This was the second day of our Golf Trip to Scotland and we were excited to tee off at 3 PM on the Royal Lytham &…
The Delta Terminal C Sky Club is tucked away near gate C 37. It’s almost hard to spot as  the entrance is slightly hidden behind a food snack kiosk. But if you know what you are looking for you’ll find it near gate C 37, one of Delta’s newer Sky Club’s in the Atlanta airport.…
Regular readers know we here at Points, Miles & Martinis usually fly Delta Airlines when possible, both for convenience, inflight experience and for reliability. So it was a departure from the norm when we decided to book 5 US Airways First Class awards on the same flight to the west coast on a recent ski…
I’ll be the first to admit it’s hard to make up your mind which Hyatt is the best. There are so many good Hyatt properties and so many that do breakfast well in their own way. For example, the formal Breakfast At The Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt Buenos Aires is almost an event. There is no more…
On a recent return trip to the Andaz 5th Avenue, I had the opportunity to experience a suite I haven’t stayed in before. In the past, the Splash Suite At The Hyatt Andaz 5th Avenue In New York City and the Andaz Suite At The Hyatt Andaz 5th Ave New York have provided more than enough space. So I…
Good morning all you Delta Flyers out there. And a good morning to all you Delta haters as well. It’s another day, and if you have another flight on the books, that may mean there is another Delta breakfast option to melt your mouth. In the past, we’ve shared Delta’s First Class Lox Croissant Breakfast, Delta’s First Class Omelette, another…
I recently found myself in LAX and with time to kill on my hands. At first I had some drinks with friends and a nice view. Then I took to twitter, found one of the best places to eat in the LAX airport and had a nice burger and martini on my 5 hour layover. But…
The “bump” in airline frequent flyer speak means free money. If a flight is oversold, they voluntarily “bump” flyers from the flight in exchange for flight vouchers good for future flights. Some people book flights just for the prospect of getting a “bump” from a flight. When Delta’s $600 Bump Isn’t Enough On this particular…
What do you do on a 5 hour layover in Los Angeles International Airport? Search the airport for a good place to eat, catch up with friends and drink, of course. But if you aren’t a regular visitor to the Los Angeles Airport, where do you go? The first stop might be to consult twitter and…
Delta has recently announced their new premium economy class called Comfort+. The new premium economy class comes with perks like free alcoholic drinks, snacks, newly designed seats and extra legroom. These seats are being rolled out and I hadn’t seen them yet, until tonight. First Look: New Delta Comfort+ On Delta 767 As I boarded…
On a recent trip home from Seattle I had the opportunity to select a flight operated by one of Delta’s many jets. And without question, I chose the newest Jet in their fleet on this route, the 737-900. It turns out I was not alone. Based on the Double MQM promotion offer to or from Seattle,…
The Lodge And Spa At Callaway Gardens is a Marriott Autograph Collection property that we recently stayed at for one night. Here is my trip report and review of both the hotel and some of the attractions that we visited while we were there including the Birds of Prey show and the Fantasy of Lights.…