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Review: VIP Lounge/Copa Club – Juan Santamaria International Airport
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…
Phillips Loop Blog Top 10 YouTube Videos (2020)
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: Intercontinental Hotel – San Salvador/Metrocenter Mall
After exiting the plane, I made a right turn for immigration near gate 6. I, as long with every other foreigner, stood in line for 30 minutes to be told to go to a counter on the far left to…
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…
Review: Gyozaya Ninoni – Fukuoka
We returned to hotel to freshen up and relax after the long day of fun at Uminonakamishi Seaside Park. The day of playing did, however, give us quite the appetite. Rather than eating at the hotel, which had almost 30 restaurants/shops, we gave our…
Hilton App Check In…I Kinda Like It
I am a Marriott Hotels loyalist through and through. To the point, I constantly requalify annually for Platinum Elite and recently became a…
Review: Sheraton Suites – Dallas/Market Center
I had to be in Dallas a few weeks ago for an event, much like the previous weekend where I stayed at the Aloft Hotel in Arlington. The Dallas Market Center is one of my favorite areas in Dallas. It is home…
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…
REQUIRED: International Health Insurance for Central America Travel
The past year has taken a toll on me mentally and physically. As the pandemic kicked off, I was a finishing a short trip to Houston to support my son in one of his sporting events. During the visit, I was able to visit the Houston North Marriott and take my final…
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…
Costa Rica Health Pass
Last week, I posted about my upcoming trip to Costa Rica and the health requirements. Travelers to the country are required to be vaccinated or possess travel insurance for the duration of the visit. In addition, travelers are required…
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…
Introduction: Pandemic Trip to Costa Rica
I looked forward to leaving the United States after being “country-ridden” for the past few years due to the pandemic. Costa Rica is a country I have visited on quite a few occasions.This trip, while not ideal, served as a bit of a reprieve from being laid up, nursing my injuries.
Day Trip to Uminonakamichi Island
We rested a bit on the day of travel to Fukuoka because it was a long journey, especially for me. I traveled from Bangkok to Singapore to Tokyo and on to Fukuoka on the shinkansen within a 24-hour span. I love traveling but…
