Conrad Koh Samui is a breathtaking resort on the southwestern tip of Samui, a tropical island in Thailand. I stayed here for five nights in February 2025 for my honeymoon. While it is a trek from the United States, it is one of my most memorable hotel stays, and spoiler alert: we had a great…
The Bellevue Hotel is an iconic downtown Philadelphia hotel that recently underwent a transformative renovation. The hotel is part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt and a Category 4 hotel, which means you can redeem World of Hyatt points and free night certificates here. I stayed here for a weekend in December 2024 and was…
InterContinental Semiramis is a five-star IHG hotel towering over the Nile River in Cairo, Egypt. I stayed at this property in Summer 2024 for nearly two weeks, which gave me plenty of time to experience the property and the surrounding area of downtown Cairo. Outside of this being my first time in Egypt, I was…
I stopped by the Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge at London Heathrow after my British Airways flight from Cairo. I had access since I was flying Business Class on American Airlines back to the United States. Cathay Pacific also operates a first-class lounge at Heathrow, connected to the business-class lounge I visited. Location & Hours…
After an extended stay in Cairo, my Summer 2024 travels concluded with a long trip back to the United States. My first leg was on British Airways from Cairo to London in business class on their A321neo, where they use their Club Europe configuration, even though the flight is over five hours long. I wasn’t…
The Ahlein Premium Lounge at Cairo International Airport is a business-class lounge in Terminal 2. Passengers with Priority Pass and other lounge memberships can also enter. Before my British Airways flight to London, I stopped by the lounge to check it out. I wasn’t sure what to expect! Location & Hours The Ahlein Premium Lounge…
In late June 2024, I flew Business Class from Berlin to Cairo on EgyptAir’s Boeing 737-800 plane. This was my first time flying EgyptAir, and I was looking forward to trying a new airline! The interior looked old from the photos I saw online, but I had a hunch it would be a comfortable ride……
After an incredible stay at the Lindner Hotel in Cologne, I was eager to head to Berlin and check into another Lindner hotel—this time, Lindner Hotel Berlin Ku’damm. Lindner Hotel Berlin Ku’damm is a 4-star hotel in Kurfürstendamm, one of Berlin’s most famous avenues. It is one of only a handful of Hyatt hotels in…
Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza is one of two Lindner Hotels in Cologne, Germany. I chose this hotel because of its location and the ability to redeem World of Hyatt points. It is in a local neighborhood, not the busy touristy area of Cologne near the central station and cathedral. Lindner Hotels joined the World…
Lufthansa operates two lounges at Berlin Brandenburg Airport. I stopped at their Business Lounge before my flight to Cario in June 2024, which I could access since I was flying Business Class on AirEgypt, a Star Alliance member! Location & Hours The Lufthansa Business Lounge is in Terminal 1 on the second floor, near Gate…
Hilton Garden Inn Paris La Villette is a newer 4-star Hilton Honors property in the La Villette area of Paris, north of the 19th arrondissement. While out of the way from the major sites of Paris, the hotel’s pricepoint piqued my interest… I was able to book it for 50,000 points per night in June…
Hotel Eastlund is a boutique hotel near the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. It is part of the Best Western Premier Collection. I stayed here in May 2024 while I was in town for TravelCon. I don’t usually stay at boutique-style properties, but thanks to the Delta Stays Amex Credit, I got $200 off…
The Virgin Atlantic Revivals Lounge in London is an arrivals lounge in Terminal 3 at Heathrow Airport. Unlike most lounges you access before your flight, this lounge is located after customs and helps you refresh after a long transatlantic flight. I was impressed with the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in New York, so I was eager…
I flew Virgin Atlantic from New York to London a few weeks ago, and thanks to my Delta status, I could access the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse before my evening flight across the pond! This was my first time in a Virgin Atlantic lounge, and I was excited to check it out! I have heard great…
I had a chance to visit the Qantas International Lounge at London Heathrow Airport in Terminal 3 in early July 2024 while I waited for my delayed American Airlines 787-9 flight to Chicago. Luckily for me, the lounge was quiet when I stopped in, so I was able to snag some excellent photos for this…
Earlier this month, I flew American Airlines Flagship Business on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from London to Chicago as part of my trip back to the United States from Egypt. This was my first time flying in business class on this type of American aircraft. I was excited to try it out since I flew…
Mövenpick Café is one of the few “lounge” experiences at Berlin Brandenburg Airport. It is currently the only option for Priority Pass members. Movenpick Cafe is located on the airside at Terminal 1 near Gate 20. I had extra time before my Egyptair flight to Cairo, so I went to check it out even though…
The Monsaraz is a new boutique hotel in San Diego’s charming Point Loma neighborhood. It opened in 2021 and is part of Hilton’s Tapestry Collection. The hotel has about 90 rooms. I stayed there for a week in April 2024. Spoiler: This was one of my favorite hotel stays to date, but there were a…
citizenM Washington DC NoMa is a brand new hotel in the NoMa Neighborhood. It opened in 2022 and is citizenM’s second hotel in Washington, D.C. The hotel is 10 stories, has 296 rooms, and is in a very walkable part of town with tons of restaurants nearby. While I usually stay at points hotels when…
Conrad Indianapolis is a 23-story luxury Hilton hotel in downtown Indianapolis. The hotel opened in 2006 and was most recently removed in 2015. Conrad Indianapolis has 247 guest rooms and is connected to the downtown Indy skywalk system. My family frequently stays at Hilton hotels, and we had another expiring free night certificate (thanks to…
Waldorf Astoria is a 47-story luxury Hilton hotel in Las Vegas. It is part of the CityCenter complex near, near ARIA Resort & Casino and The Shops at Crystals. It was previously known as the Mandarin Oriental but was remodeled and rebranded in 2018. It is one of the best Hilton Honors hotels in Las…
I had the opportunity to spend a few days at The LINQ in Las Vegas for a conference, and I’m excited to share this review. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but… it offers great value, in the heart of the strip! The LINQ Hotel in Las Vegas is part of The LINQ complex, which…
Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Town Center is centrally located in Virginia Beach, VA across the street from Pembroke Square on Virginia Beach Blvd. The hotel has a full-service restaurant, indoor pool, and an attached conference center. I stayed at this hotel one weekend in December 2023! Booking My Stay at Hilton Garden Inn VB…
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short–North is a half mile away from Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. It is just under three miles from downtown Columbus, and about 9 miles from the airport. The hotel offers free breakfast, a full bar, and an impressive fitness center on the banks of the Olentangy River. I…
