My last post was about a cancellation to a long awaited Hawaii trip so it's appropriate that my next one is on the same topic. What was supposed to be a 9th anniversary trip to Maui and Hawaii earlier this year, over the course of 5 re-bookings, has now evolved to a 10th anniversary trip … Continue reading Trip Booking – Hawaii, Fifth Attempt

This blog has been rather dormant as the world continues to be gripped by COVID-19 as there aren’t many insightful things I can express regarding travel other than disappointment. Obviously there are more serious problems in the world right and we are all doing our part to help but traveling for me like many others … Continue reading Current State of Travel

Periodically American Express Membership Rewards (MR) offers increased transfer rates to many of its travel partners. One of these partners is Hilton hotels. The standard transfer rate from MR to Hilton is 1:2 so 1,000 MR points equals 2,000 Hilton points. With Hilton points being worth about 0.5 cents each, this isn’t a great redemption … Continue reading Amex Membership Rewards to Hilton Transfer Bonus

On a recent business trip, I had a layover at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. It was my first time at MSP and my initial impression of the airport was it was like a more complicated DTW. As a former Northwest and now Delta fortress hub their presence dominated the facility.  MSP has two Delta Sky … Continue reading Lounge Review – MSP Escape Lounge

I returned from a recent trip to Las Vegas that was enhanced by a great hacks in the award travel business, status matching to Caesars Entertainment Diamond Status. Both my friend and I were able to achieve Caesars Diamond Status through status matches from Hilton Gold and Diamond. This feat provided us with several money … Continue reading Caesars Status Match in Las Vegas

For whatever reason Orlando International Airport (MCO) makes navigating their terminal overly complex due to how they are lettered/numbered. MCO operates from one main terminal building which houses check-in, baggage claim, security and an on site Hyatt Hotel in addition to 4 satellite midfield concourses called "Airsides." MCO further splits up these buildings into Terminal … Continue reading Orlando (MCO) Concourse Confusion

My local regional airport is making progress yet again. Today new non-stop service from Erie International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport was announced. The service will be twice daily and operated by United Express. My guess it will be on the abominable 50-seat CRJ-200 or if we are lucky an ERJ-145. United also hasn't … Continue reading New Non-Stop Service ERI-IAD

The venerable American Express Green Card is not a one which ever invoked much excitement. It is often an individual's first Amex cards that they may hold. I was issued the corporate version many years ago which didn't earn any Membership Reward (MR) points but I was mandated to use for all business travel. This … Continue reading American Express Green Card Refresh

In 2018, Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) was rated the best medium size airport by JD Power. After being a frequent traveler out of BUF for many years I couldn't agree with the ranking more. The super quick TSA lines, convenient parking, easily navigable concourse and flights to most major hubs on the eastern half … Continue reading Lounge Review- The Club at BUF

During a long layover at JFK upon return from London I had the opportunity to spend some time at the TWA Hotel. The hotel opened a few months before as a long awaited transformation of the iconic Eero Saarinen designed TWA Flight Center.  The architecture and attention to detail is nothing short of amazing. You … Continue reading TWA Hotel at JFK