Review: Mira Moon Hong Kong
Mira Moon Hong Kong is a well reviewed boutique hotel located in Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island. With only 90 rooms the hotel is much smaller than the Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour that I stayed at on my previous…
Milton
Milton joined the FlyerTalk community in 2004 to learn how to travel well on a budget and has never looked back. Between maximising the value from US Airways Dividend Miles (RIP) and availing himself of mistake fares like the Cathay Pacific New Year Deal from Vietnam, he likes to let the deals drive the itinerary.
Review: Qantas Hong Kong Lounge
I began my lounge review tour at the Qantas Hong Kong Lounge, located above Gate 5 and immediately to the right after immigration. Like many Qantas international lounges, it serves both Business Class and First Class passengers and is therefore…
Review: Fairfield Inn Manhattan Financial District
I was keen to review the Fairfield Inn Manhattan Financial District, a high rise hotel located on Front Street on the southern tip of Manhattan, as an affordable base for exploring New York. I had been looking for a Marriott…
How To Plan Travel In A Coronavirus World
With the current coronavirus outbreak dominating headlines around the world, COVID19 has caused many friends and family to reconsider their travel plans. Many people, including Drew, are changing their itineraries and in the process having to cancel flight and hotel…
Can Buying (Marriott) Hotel Points Save You Money?
It seems like an odd question to ask: can buying Marriott points actually save you money? Most people treat hotel points as an afterthought, rather than what they really are: an alternative currency for hotel nights at a fixed rate.…
Airbnb Vs Hotel: 5 Reasons Why I Choose Hotels
The Airbnb vs Hotel debate has raged on since the company started in 2008. Airbnb is a great alternative for accommodation used by many travellers today but I continue to choose hotels. While hotels belonging to major chains like Hyatt,…
Review: Olmsted Brooklyn
Olmsted is a well regarded restaurant located in Prospect Heights which opened to many a glowing review in 2017. The Resy blurb described Olmsted as ‘a culinary oasis disguised as a neighbourhood restaurant’, and with Greg Baxtrom having worked in…
Review: Quay Restaurant Sydney
Quay is regarded as the top restaurant in Sydney and I was excited to review the new ‘The Quay to Lunch’ menu, a more affordable option priced at A$160. The original Quay opened in 2001 and by 2018 it was…
Review: AA Flagship Lounge & Flagship First Dining JFK
The Flagship Lounge is American Airlines top lounge in Terminal 8 at New York JFK Airport. Available to customers flying in First or Business Class on American or oneworld alliance airline, it is a step up from the paid Admirals…