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Review: Courtyard by Marriott Taipei (台北六福萬怡酒店)

Review: Courtyard by Marriott Taipei (台北六福萬怡酒店)

Back in 2019, I had the chance to stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Taipei hotel (台北六福萬怡酒店) during my quick trip to Taipei from Taichung to visit some friends. The contemporary glass fronted hotel was built in 2015 and has 465 rooms across 20 floors (F11-30). Not to be confused..

Review: Grand Hyatt at SFO

Review: Grand Hyatt at SFO

In February 2022, I stayed at The Grand Hyatt at SFO located right on the SFO airport premises with my parents. It was one of the nicest airport hotels I've experienced and a true heaven for aviation enthusiasts! Opened in 2019, the hotel features 351 rooms, including 22 suites. The..

Review: Priority Pass Restaurants (SFO)

Review: Priority Pass Restaurants (SFO)

How often do you try to visit a Priority Pass lounge in the US and realize there are no lounges at your airport terminal? Even if there is, the lounge is at capacity or the food just sucks. Unfortunately this is all too common as nearly every major credit card..

Review: Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas

Review: Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas

The Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, which opened in March 2021, is one of the newest additions to Hyatt's portfolio. Prior to our visit, I had read mixed reviews online about the hotel and quality of the service. However, when I finally had the chance to stay there with my..

Review: Delta One Suites (Boeing 767-400) New York to San Francisco (JFK - SFO)

Review: Delta One Suites (Boeing 767-400) New York to San Francisco (JFK - SFO)

The new Delta One Suites could be one of the best ways to fly across the country today and is bringing some serious competition to alternatives such as United Polaris, AA Flagship First, and JetBlue Mint. Here's my recent AA Flagship First review: Review: American Airlines A321T Flagship First San..

Review: The Plumeria Lounge Honolulu (HNL) by Hawaiian Airlines

Review: The Plumeria Lounge Honolulu (HNL) by Hawaiian Airlines

I visited The Plumeria Lounge at Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in October 2021 during my Hawaii trip. The lounge is technically a Hawaiian Airlines lounge, but is also used by many of the airline's partners. Notably, the lounge is also open to Priority Pass holders (which was how I got..

Review: American Airlines Flagship Lounge & Flagship Dining New York (JFK)

Review: American Airlines Flagship Lounge & Flagship Dining New York (JFK)

I finally got to visit one of American Airlines' top-tier lounges - The Flagship Lounge at New York JFK - which features the "Flagship First Dining" facility that's been on my list for quite a while! Apart from the JFK location, AA currently operates Flagship Lounges in four other major..