Focal Point: 7 Pictures of Grand Central Terminal

Since Teja just did a post on the excellent Westin Grand Central, I thought it was only appropriate for Focal Point to showcase the historic Grand Central Station.  Did you know that we almost destroyed Grand Central multiple times?  Grand Central Terminal was built alongside the historic Penn Station at the start of …

The 5 Worst Vegetarian Airline Meals

Airlines often boast of their “5 star” infight dining, but little do people realize that this doesn’t apply to all customers. One of the things about flying that absolutely gets on my nerves is when airlines decide that vegetarians aren’t valuable customers. I’m sick and tired of the industry deciding …

Focal Point: 10 Pictures of the Empire State Building

Built in the great depression, the Empire State Building held the record as the world’s tallest building for nearly 40 years!  And, even today, William F. Lamb’s iconic architectural design stands out in the concrete jungle that is Midtown Manhattan.  It is such a great travesty that the hideous eyesore 432 Park …

Focal Point: 5 Pictures from the Alcazar of Seville

The Real Alcazar of Seville is a stunning example of both Muslim and Christian architecture and the history of the Spanish state. It was here that Columbus first met Isabella and Ferdinand seeking their support for his expeditions and discovery of the ‘new world’. However, the palace and gardens are best known as …

Hotel Review: The Hilton London Heathrow Terminal 5

We arrived at London Heathrow to an empty arrivals hall on Saturday evening, after an uneventful British Airways flight from Barcelona. While immigration at UK’s airports is usually a breeze with an American passport, we ran into an immigration officer that seemed to want to take her time and issue …