We enjoyed our quick, overnight stay at the Marriott Costa Rica. We had two options to get to Juan Santamaria International Airport: 1) hotel shuttle, or 2) Uber. The shuttle to airport had to be booked in advance, $35 USD/per passenger, by…
Lounge Review
Review: TEI Lounge – Narita International Airport
I had a quick, uneventful stay at the IASS Lounge. The lounge was not appealing, to say the least. Even with the experience burned into my brain, I decided to check out the TEI Lounge…
Review: IASS Executive Lounge – Narita International Airport
After a short stay at the 9 Hours Capsule Hotel, it was time to make my way into Terminal 2 to check in for my flight to Dallas. The original flight was canceled due to my…
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The past year was unusually quiet one for me. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and military restrictions, my travel was almost non-existent. Since I did not travel, my reviews were few…
Review: All Nippon Airways Lounge – Fukuoka
The two days in Fukuoka went by entirely too fast. My family and I said our “see you laters” and I headed to the lobby to secure transportation to the airport. Fukuoka International was…
Review: NAA Dayroom – Narita International Airport
I hustled off of the flight from Dallas so I could find my connecting gate. It proved to be a small hassle, but I eventually ended up making it to the gate. Since I had three hours to spare, I decided to grab a…
Review: El Dorado Lounge – Bogota
The last lounge on my list during the layover was the El Dorado Lounge. This lounge was the first one one in the El Dorado Airport. I literally had 15 minutes…
Review: Copa Club – Bogota
After spending nearly an hour in the LATAM Airlines lounge, it was now time for me to make my way to the third lounge of the layover, the Copa Airlines Club. The lounge was located near gate 46…
Review: LATAM VIP Lounge – Bogota
The lounge was a two minute walk from the Avianca Sala VIP. It was located opposite gates 34/35 and on the third level. I took the elevator up, much like I had at the previous lounge…
Review: Avianca VIP Lounge – Bogota
I slowly made my way off of the flight because I could feel the regret of a five layover in Bogota. Nevertheless, I proceeded into the terminal. There were two separate areas, down a long hallway, for…
Review: Executive Club – Houston Intercontinental Airport
I chilled in the Air France Lounge for some time, but eventually became bored so I made my way to the Executive Club Lounge to see if I had access. The lounge was only a few minute walk from…
Review: Air France Lounge – Houston Intercontinental Airport
I had a short flight aboard a United Airlines ERJ-175 from Dallas. Since I have reviewed the airplane, I will not being do so again. After arriving in Houston, I made my way…
Review: Admirals Club – Philadelphia International Airport
Some weeks ago, I found myself at Philadelphia International Airport after a work trip to New Jersey and Delaware. I returned the rental car and took the shuttle over to a drop off point between…
Review: Admirals Club – Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
We flew from Charlotte to Dallas aboard an American Airlines A321. Having flown on the same model airplane in economy the week prior, there was no need to review it again. The arrival in Dallas was…
Review: Admirals Club – Charlotte International Airport
We arrived at Terminal E at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. If you have never flown to or through Charlotte, you are doing yourself a favor. The airport is consistently overcrowded and terminals are…