Come relive the magic of our past journeys
Fall 2025: The Netherlands and Belgium
- Trip Introduction: Cheese and Chocolate in Western Europe
- United Club LAX: Better Than Your Average United Lounge
- A Great Stay Outside the City Center: The Thompson Chicago
- The Beautiful Air France Lounge ORD
- The Best Inflight Service: KLM 787-10 World Business Class ORD-AMS
- Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht: A Great Stay But Now Pricey
- Perfect Dutch Comfort Food at The Pantry Amsterdam
- Smelt It and Loved It: Restaurant Smelt Amsterdam
- Amsterdam with Kids: Plenty of History, Cheese, and Sweets
- Zaanse Schans: You Must See This Idyllic Spot Near Amsterdam
- NS Lounge Amsterdam Centraal: Sadly, Not Much Here
- Eurostar Premier: Better Than Economy But Still Pretty Basic
- Hilton Brussels Grand Place: A Great Location in Central Brussels
- Le Clan des Belges: One of Our Favorite Meals Ever
- Fin de Siècle: Great Food But Can Have Long Lines
- Mini‑Europe in Brussels: Top Highlights From Our Experience
- Belgian Beer World Experience: Surprisingly Fun for the Family
- Brussels with Kids: History, Chocolate, Fries, and Fun
- Winter Wonders: The Wonderful Brussels Christmas Market
- Brussels Airlines The Loft Lounge: Plenty of Drinks and Smurfs
- A Bit Too Simple: Brussels Airlines A319 Business Class (Intra-Europe)
- Great for Whisky Lovers: SWISS Senator Lounge E ZRH
- SWISS 777-300ER Business Class: A Comfy Seat and Good Service
Summer 2025: Couples retreat at Miraval Berkshires
- Miraval Berkshires Review: A Pristine Resort in the Northeast
- Harvest Moon and Roost: Simple Dining at Miraval Berkshires
- Miraval Berkshires 1894 Restaurant – An Exquisite Dinner for Two
- Miraval Berkshires Activities: The Best Feature of the Resort
- Comparing Miraval Berkshires With Alila Ventana: Which Is Better?
Summer 2025: French Polynesia (Tahiti and Bora Bora)
- Trip Introduction: Summer in a Bora Bora Paradise
- United Polaris SFO Lounge: Is It The Best?
- Quick Hit: Pocket That Airline Meal Voucher for Later
- Review: United Airlines 787-9 Polaris Business Class SFO-PPT
- Review: Boutique Kon Tiki Tahiti
- Air Moana: An Enjoyable But Brief Experience
- St. Regis Bora Bora Review: A Beautiful Hard Product
- St. Regis Bora Bora Review: Paradise with Service Flaws
- Delicious Breakfast and Lunch at St. Regis Bora Bora
- St. Regis Bora Bora: Unforgettable Gourmet Dinners in Paradise
- La Villa Mahana: A Special Treat in Bora Bora
- Saint James Bora Bora Review – Great Food, Slow Service
- Fabulous Activities and Amenities at the St. Regis Bora Bora
- Kids at St. Regis Bora Bora: A Good Idea?
- Bora Bora Snorkeling: Loving the Big 5 on the Loveboat
- Perfect for Younger Kids: Underwater Scooter in Bora Bora
- Tupuna Safari Bora Bora: An Awesome Off-Roading Adventure
- Air Tahiti: The Popular Way to Explore French Polynesia
- Intercontinental Tahiti Review: One of the Best Resorts on the Island
- Delightful Dining at the Intercontinental Tahiti
- Fabulous Dinners Await at the Intercontinental Tahiti
- Activities and Relaxation at the Intercontinental Tahiti
- Tahiti with Kids: Basking in Island Love
- Air Tahiti Nui Lounge Review: Can Be Too Crowded
- Comfort in the Sky: Air France A350-900 Business Class PPT-LAX
Spring 2025 – Cruising the Caribbean
- Trip Introduction: The New Pirates of the Caribbean
- Review: Hyatt Regency Miami
- Review: Carnival Horizon Western Caribbean Cruise – Part 1 – Booking and Room
- Review: Carnival Horizon Western Caribbean Cruise – Part 2 – Main Dining
- Review: Carnival Horizon Western Caribbean Cruise – Part 3 – Lido Marketplace
- Review: Carnival Horizon Western Caribbean Cruise – Part 4 – Quick Service Restaurants
- Review: Carnival Horizon Western Caribbean Cruise – Part 5 – Specialty Restaurants
- Review: Carnival Horizon Western Caribbean Cruise – Part 6 – Ship Programming
- The Ship Features on the Carnival Horizon
- Camp Ocean on Carnival Horizon: A Good Kids Club (Mostly)
- Excellent Internet with Carnival Wi-Fi
- A Lackluster Experience with AT&T Cruise Package
- Spin to Win: The Carnival Cruises Casino
- PSA: Don’t Waste Your Money on Carnival Drink Packages
- Is Carnival’s Faster to the Fun Worth Your Money?
- Ocho Rios: Entryway to the Heart of Jamaica
- Cozumel: A Potentially Fun and Festive Mexican Port
- Calm and Relaxing: A Review of the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables
- First Friday Feast: Excellent Cuban Dining at Versailles
Winter 2024/2025 – Couples retreat at Alila Ventana Big Sur
- Simply Spectacular: The Immaculate Alila Ventana Big Sur
- Enjoying Breakfast at the Alila Ventana Big Sur
- Satisfying Lunch at the Alila Ventana Big Sur
- Delicious Dinner at the Alila Ventana Big Sur
- Alila Ventana’s NYE Dinner at The Sur House: Absolutely Delicious
- The Paid and Free Activities at Ventana Big Sur
- Comparing Miraval Berkshires With Alila Ventana: Which Is Better?
Fall 2024 – The Bahamas
- Trip Introduction: Thankful in The Bahamas
- WOW: Delta One Lounge LAX is Incredible
- Review: Delta One 767-300ER LAX-JFK
- Review: Delta One Lounge JFK
- Fun in the Sun: A Review of Grand Hyatt Baha Mar
- Grand Hyatt Baha Mar – Breakfast Restaurants
- Grand Hyatt Baha Mar – Dinner Restaurants
- Grand Hyatt Baha Mar – Activities
- Grand Hyatt Baha Mar – Pools and Beach
- Wet and Wild Excitement: Baha Bay Water Park
- Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Thanksgiving Activities
- Review: Copa Airlines 737-800 Business Class NAS-PTY
- Review: Copa Club PTY Terminal 2
- Review: Copa Airlines 737-MAX 9 Business Class PTY-LAX
Summer 2024 – Alaska
- Trip Introduction: Cruising the Last Frontier
- Review: WestJet 737-800MAX Economy Class LAX-YVR
- Superb Service and Surprisingly Good Food: The Hyatt Regency Vancouver
- Vancouver with Kids: Fun in the Great Outdoors
- Family Dining in Vancouver: The Best of What We Ate
- Review: Celebrity Solstice Alaska Cruise – Part 1 – Booking and Room
- Review: Celebrity Solstice Alaska Cruise – Part 2 – Dining
- Review: Celebrity Solstice Alaska Cruise – Part 3 – Onboard Entertainment
- Review: Celebrity Solstice Alaska Cruise – Part 4 – Ship Features
- Disappointing Wi-Fi on Celebrity Solstice
- PSA: Do Not Waste Money on Celebrity Cruises Drink Packages
- Pro Tip: Celebrity Cruises Gives Free Parking at MGM Resorts
- Icy Strait Point: A Simple Alaskan Port Town
- Skagway: A Small But Enjoyable Port
- A Brief Encounter at Dawes Glacier
- Juneau: Full of Outdoors Experiences
- Ketchikan: Home to Salmon and Lumberjacks
- Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge YVR (Transborder / US Flights)
- Review: Air Canada 737-800MAX Business Class YVR-LAX
Spring 2024 – Tokyo, Japan
- Trip Introduction: Springing for Sakura
- Review: oneworld Qantas Business Lounge LAX
- Review: Starlux A350-900 Business Class LAX-TPE
- Review: Starlux Galactic Lounge TPE Terminal 1
- Review: Starlux A330neo Business Class TPE-NRT
- The Airport Limousine Bus is Indeed Friendly
- Quite a Grand Stay: The Tokyo Disneyland Hotel
- Thoughts on Tokyo Disneyland
- Thoughts on Tokyo DisneySea
- Japan Pro Tip: Luggage Delivery Services
- Review: Park Hyatt Tokyo
- teamLab Planets: I Don’t Understand The Hype
- Cuteness Overload: A Review of the Pokémon Cafe Tokyo
- You Fished Your Wish: Zauo Fishing Restaurant
- Tokyo with Kids: Perhaps The Largest Playground on Earth
- Japan Pro Tip: IKEA Has Cheap Eats
- Review: Starlux A350-900 Premium Economy NRT-TPE
- Review: EVA The Infinity & The Star Lounges
- Review: EVA Air 777-300ER Royal Laurel TPE-LAX
Winter 2023/2024 – Maui, Hawaii
- Trip Introduction: Ringing in the New Year in Maui
- Good for Hilton Loyalists: A Review of the Grand Wailea
- Dining at Grand Wailea: Tasty Meals But Expensive
- Plenty of Aloha: Review of the Andaz Maui at Wailea
- Andaz Maui Dining Guide: Amazing Meals for the Family
- Maui with Kids: An Island Full of Adventure
- Where to Eat in Maui: Our Full Trip Dining Review
Summer 2023 – Pacific Northwest
- Trip Introduction: Fun in the Pacific Northwest
- Hyatt Regency Seattle: Good Location, Great Price
- Seattle with Kids: Undeniable Fun in the Summer
- Restful Sleep in the City: JW Marriott Parq Vancouver
- Vancouver with Kids: Fun in the Great Outdoors
- Family Dining in Vancouver: The Best of What We Ate
- PSA: Register Your Global Entry Cards
- A Case Study on Airport Hotels: Seattle Airport Marriott
- A Sad Place to Be: The Club at SEA
Spring 2023 – Paris, France
- Trip Introduction: Springtime in the City of Light
- Review: AA Flagship Lounge LAX
- Review: American Airlines 777-300ER Business Class LAX-LHR
- Review: British Airways Galleries First
- Review: British Airways Galleries South
- Great for Families: A Review of the Hyatt Regency Étoile
- Exploring Paris With Children
- Thoughts on Disneyland Paris
- Review: Air France Business Class Lounge CDG Terminal 2E Hall K
- Review: Air France 777-300 Business Class CDG-LAX
Fall 2022 – New York and Hamburg
- Trip Introduction: A Birthday at the German Christmas Market
- One of Our Favorites: The Thompson Central Park NYC
- Exploring New York City with Kids
- Cramped When Full: American Express Centurion Lounge JFK
- Review: Singapore Airlines A380 Business Class JFK-FRA
- Taking the Train in Germany with Kids
- Review: Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Exploring Hamburg with a Family
- Enjoying the Hamburg Christmas Market
- Review: Radisson Blu Hotel Hamburg Airport
- Review: British Airways A320 Club Europe Business Class
- Review: British Airways Galleries North
- Review: British Airways 777-300 Club World Business Class
- Bonus: Video Review of A Birthday at the German Christmas Market
Summer 2022 – The Maldives
- The Best Business Class Experience: Qatar Airways A350-900 Qsuites
- Al Mourjan Business Class Lounge
- Paradise on Earth: The Remarkable Ritz Carlton Maldives
- Superior Facilities at the Ritz Carlton Maldives
- Expensive and Luscious: The Ritz Carlton Maldives Restaurants
- The Best Kids Club Ever at the Ritz Carlton Maldives
- A Pleasant Way to Fly: Singapore Airlines 737-8 Business Class
- Bonus: Video Review of Ritz Carlton Maldives
Summer 2015 – Secret Trip
