Category: travel
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American Express cards aren’t really “levels” per se
I have been thinking more about how to travel better, which led me to look more into American Express. Previously, I thought that the American Express Platinum card was the crème de la crème, a serious upgrade from the other cards in the arsenal. But the more that I look into it, that’s not the…
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Is flying first class domestically worth it?
I had been asking around various people if first class was worth it. I have always been curious about it, what with all of the songs and allure. Everyone said, “No.” Even still the thought remained. I gave up on trying, and booked my cross country flight ticket in the economy cabin. And then, a…
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Ojai Valley Inn Room Review
I had the extraordinary pleasure of staying at the Ojai Valley Inn in November. Now that it is the holiday season, I can only imagine what the experience would be like now. My experience there was a part of a larger conference, which means that I can’t give a full review of the property, but…
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Couvant review: This restaurant in The Eliza Jane is worth a try
If you happen to stay at the Eliza Jane, you are likely to need food at some point. Perhaps your easiest meal option is the one that is basically right below your room, Couvant. I went to this hotel restaurant for breakfast and dinner. Here is my experience. I ordered Shrimp and Grits. It looked…
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The Eliza Jane: A great hotel option in New Orleans
The Eliza Jane is a hotel with character. It is straight up gorgeous. I walked in for my registration during December. I am undoubtedly getting to see it at its most beautiful, adorned with Christmas decorations throughout the first floor. It was so beautiful, I even spotted a local family taking their professional portraits there.…
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Nobu expands its list of hotels to Atlanta
If you are aware of the name Nobu, you likely pair it with exquisite Japanese style dining. Perhaps like me you never thought to add the word hotel. Well, after already building a collection of 30 hotels, the brand is now expanding to Atlanta. The expansion, opening in less than week in November 2022, will…
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Saving money or getting my money’s worth: Just reflecting on how I want to travel from now on.
As I began writing this post, I was staying at a hotel in Boston with my family. I booked hotel nearby where we would need to go. My choice was driven by the combination of that convenience and cost. Wow, I realize how spoiled I was staying at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge. What I…
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Just a few things to do near 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
When I visited the 1 Hotel, I did so without too much of an Itinerary. I did look scope out the area ahead of time and had the curated list from the hotel staff. Because I am an unseasoned traveler, I did not explore very much in the area, but I did do quite a…
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1 Hotels: Combining luxury with sustainability
If you were to script a movie scene for a luxury hotel stay, you would probably focus on opulence. Maybe drop a dash of beautiful views. A sprinkle of fine dining. A spa. But possibly not as many plants as you can possibly pack into a space. Well, well, well. Maybe you just haven’t experienced…
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