United Polaris Lounge – Chicago O’Hare

The United Polaris Lounge at Chicago O’Hare International Airport is located in Terminal 1, Concourse C, near Gate C18. This central location provides convenient access for passengers traveling on United Airlines’ international flights. The lounge at O’Hare has been undergoing a major renovation and expansion project since September of this …

The Centurion Lounge ATL – Overcrowded, Uninspiring Food

The Centurion Lounge in Atlanta, situated in Concourse E next to gate E11, undoubtedly makes a striking first impression. Its centerpiece tree is a design marvel, and the outdoor space offers a welcome breath of fresh air. The reserve bar, unique to this location, adds a touch of exclusivity with …

Could this be the finest hotel in Texas? (A Marriott Annual Free Night Stay)

Background:  After about 2.5 years of virtually no stays at Marriott Hotels (or many chain hotels for that matter), the annual free nights I get from my holding various versions of the Marriott credit cards really started adding up and inadvertently expiring. Most of these nights would’ve expired in 2020 …

Review: Hyatt Residence Club Maui – Kanapali Beach (PANDEMIC EDITION)

After 10 nights at the Westin Nanea Ocean Villas at Kaanapali Beach, we had two nights remaining on our trip and the Westin was no longer available. After searching for accommodations, I noticed that the Hyatt Residence Club down the road had 2 Bedroom Ocean View Rooms available for 48,000 …

My Top 10 Must-See Places on Maui (A Pictorial Journey)

Since 2009, when my parents bought an ill advised timeshare with Starwood Hotels (now Vistana owned by Marriott), Maui has sort of become a second home to us. Though we don’t go back to the island as often as we would like (there are far too many places to see …

Traveling to Hawaii during the Pandemic: My First Flight in 400 days

It’s been over 400 days since I last boarded a flight to anywhere or left the state of Texas for that matter. I know many of you have kept on traveling throughout the pandemic, for work or other purposes. While your bravery certainly made me want to venture out more …

Travel Photo of the Week: The Most Picturesque Major Airport?

Lately springs have truly been full of “April Showers” and severe thunderstorms. As another bout of severe weather whips through the United States, I was reminded of my experience at Denver International Airport exactly one year ago, today.