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Hyatt Centric Midtown 5th Avenue New York: A Review
On a recent trip to New York, I was looking to pay a cash rate on a hotel room as my points stash was dwindling. Of course, hotel rates in the Big Apple are comically inflated and at some point, you just...
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A weekend in Izmir: Day Trips to Pamukkale, Hierapolis, and Ephesus
In travel, things tend to even out. Some experiences overdeliver while others underimpress. In the end, a site you never intended to visit or have heard little to nothing about is just as likely, if not...
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Orient Occident Hotel Istanbul: A Review
Sometimes, when you go to a hotel, you get the feeling that the staff really loves being there. It’s rare, but when you experience it, it’s a wonderful feeling as a guest. At the brand-new Orient Occident...
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Premium Economy on Virgin Atlantic’s A350-1000 from London to Atlanta: A Review
After my recent experience on Virgin Atlantic’s Premium Economy product to and from Seattle, I was excited to try them again on a different aircraft. As my biggest gripe with their Boeing 787 Dreamliner...
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Hyatt Place London City East: A Review
I have now stayed at the Hyatt Place London City East three times and until something changes, it will be my go-to location every time I am in the city. The Hyatt Place London City East is still a fairly...