Polanco Perfection: Experiencing Luxury at Casa Polanco
Casa Polanco in Mexico City’s upscale Polanco neighborhood offers an intimate, luxury boutique hotel experience with impeccable service, elegant Spanish-revival design, and standout amenities like a rooftop spa and curated Library Room. Though pricey, the exceptional attention to detail, prime location, and personalized care make it a worthwhile indulgence for discerning travelers. Introduction Mexico City […]
Amtrak Northeast Corridor – DC to Philly
Introduction I recently took a quick overnight trip to Philadelphia. I took Amtrak’s northeast regional from DC’s Union Station to Philadelphia’s William H. Gray III 30th Street station. Believe it or not, this was my first train ride domestically here in the US. I’ve taken trains in other countries, but not my own, and I […]
Review: Air Canada Signature Suite Class – Toronto to Santiago
Introduction It’s not easy to get to Patagonia. With mutliple flights and long distances to travel, it’s a significant investment in time and resources. In order to make my trip more enjoyable, I decided to splurge and pay for a seat in the Air Canada Signature Class cabin. Fortunately, I had an entire month off […]
Sept 2022 Review: Air Canada Signature Suite Lounge in Toronto
Introduction I recently had the privilege of visiting the Air Canada Signature Suite lounge at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Designed by Montreal architect Heekyung Duquette, this is one of the best (if not the best) lounges on offer for travelers in North America. My layover lasted most of the day and even after spending a […]
Review: *Almost* Great – Graduate Hotel Charlottesville
Introduction I recently had the chance to spend five nights at the Graduate Charlottesville. I was excited to try out the property since I’ve seen the outside several times during UVA visits. Part of the larger Graduate Hotels chain, their properties are located in college towns primarily servicing students and their parents visiting the local […]
Best Tips: Visiting Gravelly Point
Introduction Gravelly Point is known by plane spotters around the world as a must-visit park. There are few places in the US you can get this close to a runway – the only other that I’ve personally visited is the In-N-Out burger near LAX. While you are not going to get a double-double (famous In-N-Out […]
Review: Delta SkyClub Lounge at DCA
Introduction DCA is an interesting airport in regards to lounges. Travelers can choose between three options depending on the airline – American Airlines Admirals Club, the United Club, and the subject of this article the Delta Sky Club. I’ll review this stunning Delta Sky Club as well as the best way to get access. The […]
DC Airports: Which is Best for You?
Introduction Fly out of IAD or BWI instead of DCA?! Nonsense! That’s the typical (tongue in cheek) response from most people in the district when you suggest flying out of IAD or BWI. Alternatively, ask someone in Baltimore a similar question and you’ll probably get the same response about IAD and DCA. Locals have a […]