I wrote earlier this week about my desire to visit Venezuela and my failure to check entry requirements. Once I realized my mistake, I planned to quickly rectify it by following the instructions, finding a nearby consulate or the...
Spirit Comes to Pittsburgh – Adds 7 Nonstops
Spirit Airlines announced today that they will start flying from Pittsburgh International Airport (not yet called Mister Rodgers International Airport) this summer. From June the Ultra Low Cost Carrier brings their “bare” fares to PIT. The seven new nonstop...
Park Hyatt Beijing – Perfect Use of a Diamond Suite Upgrade
There is an experience you have once and awhile where you feel truly important. A friendly face at a restaurant that sneaks you in past the other guests. Getting introduced to new business partners by a colleague who treats...
Hyatt on the Bund – Easily Missed but Shouldn’t Be
Location When visiting Shanghai, there are a handful of Hyatt properties from which to stay. The Park Hyatt Shanghai, a boutique property nestled some 90 stories in the air amongst the most iconic skyscrapers in the city, is...
Texture – Saving My Marriage Month by Month
There is something particularly enjoyable about carelessly turning the pages of a magazine on a beach, or leaning forward in your seat as you fold the cover side back around a magazine and finish an engaging article. I love...
US Bank Lifemiles Visa Shutting Down and a Nice Going Away Present
I recently signed up for the US Bank Lifemiles Visa Signature card and was excited about the proposition. Lifemiles are routinely on sale with terrific bonus offers (recently up to 125% on purchased miles) and fill a void for...
Hyatt Regency Aruba – Food & Beverage Heaven and Hell
Recap In my previous posts on the Hyatt Regency Aruba (first and second), you have seen some positive and some negative aspects of our stay but most of the negatives have been small, nitpicking little details that in aggregate...
Hyatt Regency Aruba – The Property, the Sun, the Water
Continuing my posts on Aruba, this is more about the disappointing Hyatt Regency Aruba, here is the previous post if you would like to start from the beginning. Grounds, Pools This resort has beautiful grounds complete with caged macaws. ...
Hyatt Regency Aruba – So Close to Greatness, So Far From Good Value
I have made no bones about it, I love Hyatt as a brand. I am also a fan of Apple products in the same regard, and in most instances will look past an inconvenience to see a personal benefit. ...
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba – For Families or Couples or both
Continuing our stay at the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba, see the previous post here. Zones One drawback that we heard in advance was that it was a family style resort. While we travel with our daughter (16 months old)...
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba – A Great Option
If you have read my blog over the last three years, I think you will notice a trend. I tend to review Hyatts in great locations and virtually nothing else. I travel for business outside of my assignments or...
US Airlines Allowed to Begin Scheduled Flights to Cuba This Year!
According to Bloomberg, US carriers will be able to fly to Cuba later this year with up to 120 daily flights to the island (20 to Havana, 10 each to the other nine international airports). An agreement signed in...
