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New Airbus 321 Transcon Experience, by Russ Wagenaar

February 24, 2016 Uncategorized

  This past Saturday, I satisfied my curiosity and finally was able to fly onboard American’s Airbus-321 Transcon equipment.  I must say it blew me away!   AA flies this aircraft on their JFK/LAX and JFK/SFO route.  With the exception of…

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The Lost Islands of the South Pacific, by Russ Wagenaar

November 12, 2015 Uncategorized

The Lost Islands of the South Pacific onboard SILVER DISCOVERER Silversea Early morning departure on AA from ORD to DFW for connecting flight to Seoul on old AA 777-200.  Upgraded to First Class on this 13 hour flight, had to! …

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10 Curious Customs from Dinner Tables Around the World

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Cap D’ Antibes & Paris Autumn Trip, by Mary Levine

October 19, 2015 Uncategorized

Cap D’Antibes HOTEL BELLES RIVES, is an Art Deco mansion on the Mediterranean with beautiful views of the sea from rooms with balconies. This was the former home of F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda. It was here where…

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Summertime in Croatia & Bosnia, by Ewa Duranovic

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We started our trip in Zagreb, Croatia. Zagreb Airport is pretty small and easy to get around.  Driving in Croatia is easy, roads and highway are very good and with a decent GPS you will have no problems getting to…

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Oktoberfest – Munich & Berchtesgaden, by Caroline Chandra

October 7, 2015 Uncategorized

SEPTEMBER 2015 Thursday 17 CHICAGO to DUSSELDORF TO MUNICH Lufthansa flight via Dusseldorf to Munich. My flight was kindly upgraded to Premium Economy on Lufthansa. Seats were comfortable with just enough recline and a foot stand for us short people!…

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Four Seasons has it’s own Mobile App

June 9, 2015 Uncategorized

News Alert: June 9, 2015 Introducing the Four Seasons AppLong the leader in personalised service in the luxury hospitality industry, Four Seasons is now offering guests an opportunity to customise their stay on the go with a new, multi-functional, content-rich…

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Miami in the Spring, by Nora Winsberg

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  The Mandarin Hotel Miami  An oasis of tranquility in the Miami madness.  On a small key separated from the mainland by a single causeway, you relax as soon as you step into the lobby and hear the soft music…

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South Africa, Mary Levine

June 5, 2015 Uncategorized

    I recently returned from my first trip to the African continent! Having solely traveled in South Africa, I know I will return – there is so much to see and do to limit your visits’ to only one. Our…

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Mexico City by Russ Wagenaar

May 20, 2015 Uncategorized

This past weekend I had the pleasure of traveling to Mexico City and enjoyed an overnight stay at The St. Regis Hotel. Nicely located on the Paseo de la Reforma, the hotel occupies 6 floors of a mixed 31-story residential/business…

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Ritz Carlton San Francisco Re-opens

May 19, 2015 Uncategorized

The Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay in San Francisco reopens after extensive refurbishment.

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American Airlines rolls out it’s Dreamliner 787, by Russ Wagenaar

May 12, 2015 Uncategorized

Ahhh …. I just love the smell of a new airplane. This past Saturday was spent flying ORD/DFW/ORD to experience American Airlines new 787 Dreamliner aircraft that they just put into service last Thursday.  Bright interior cabins with a color palette…

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