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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..

Review: American Airlines Admirals Club San Francisco (SFO)

Review: American Airlines Admirals Club San Francisco (SFO)

The new American Airlines Admirals Club at San Francisco's Harvey Milk Terminal 1 was completed in October 2020 in the midst of the pandemic, and has been on my to-visit list since then. In January 2022, I finally got the chance to visit the lounge for my trip to New..

First Look: BILT Rewards Credit Card - Easiest Way To Earn Points Paying Rent?

First Look: BILT Rewards Credit Card - Easiest Way To Earn Points Paying Rent?

With the announced demise of PayPal Key, where for over a year I have taken advantage of it's great "virtual card" feature to pay rent with no fees while earning points on my monthly rent (it had been an amazing way to earn rewards and hit signup bonuses, with any..

Review: Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach, Hawaii (FHR)

Review: Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach, Hawaii (FHR)

The Ritz-Carlton Residences - located in the Waikiki Beach neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii, is considered one of the few modern hotels on the island. The hotel complex is comprised of two towers -Ewa Tower, which opened in Summer 2016, followed closely by the opening of the second "Diamond Head Tower"..