I was able to go on my first cruise last June. Prior to that trip, I had occasionally thought of taking a cruise but ultimately…
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Review: Fiji Airways A350-900 Business Class – Los Angeles to Nadi, Fiji
We spent some time in the Star Alliance Lounge before freshening up and heading to our gate. Boarding time was…
I Almost Tricked Off My Fiji Trip
I returned from my trip to Australia and Fiji nearly a week ago and I am still tired. The good news is the sunburn I received…
Review: Fiji Airways Bula Bid Upgrade Process
Hello all, it has been some time ! I have missed writing and traveling but that is about to change quickly. I have long been in love with…
LOST FILES: Review of the Big Apple Inn – Jackson, MS
This visit occurred a year ago, right after my retirement from the United States Air Force. For some reason…
MSC Seaside Cruise Tips from Port Canaveral
I recently returned from my first cruise. The trip was to celebrate a friend who recently retired from the…
Review: Emirates Airlines 777-200LR (Economy Class) – Dallas to Dubai
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is a short drive from my home in north Texas. I parked at the international terminal, Terminal D, thanks to complimentary parking for veterans. We were in the check in line within minutes of…
BOOKED: ROUNDTRIP to AUSTRALIA and FIJI for $1100
I just received a pleasant surprise in my inbox. A friend sent me a deal, which is supposed to last only…
Emirates Airlines 777-200LR Economy Class “Twin Seats” in 5 Pictures
It has been a long time since I typed a “5 pictures” post. These posts routinely precede full…
Free Parking at Major Texas Airports for Veterans
I recently returned from a seven day trip to Dubai with my six year old son. We had a great time, the trip report is…
BOOKED: FAMILY TRIP TO DUBAI
I know the blog went silent for the better part of the year. To the point that I almost did not…
Review: American Airlines A321 First Class – Dallas to Oklahoma City
We had some time between flights so we decided to check out the American Airlines’ Lounge Admirals Club in Terminal C. American Airlines offers, space available, complimentary lounge access to active duty military members on economy tickets. This gave my friend and I…
Delta Airlines and Lyft Announce Partnership Changes
I traveled quite a bit prior to the pandemic. The travel has decreased dramatically over the past two years. I sincerely believe 2022 will be a rebound year for my personal travel, as well as an…
Bizarre: Passenger Breastfeeds Cat on Delta Airlines Flight
Y’all. When it comes to travel stories, I will spend hours on end reading about an incident. These incidents range from the catastrophic to the…
Review: Marriott Costa Rica – Double Bed Suite
My friends and I spent five nights in Jaco at a really nice condo in a gated community. We decided to spend the last night in San Jose as our flights to Dallas and Miami were leaving a bit after noon. Having stayed at both the Courtyard by Marriott in Alajuela and…