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I have always gotten a special feeling when staying at Embassy Suites hotels. I think it stems from staying there on family vacations back when I was a kid. Compared to most hotels, the Embassy Suites has many unique attributes that make staying … [Continue reading] about Embassy Suites Irvine Orange County Airport
I love it when airlines offer seat-back entertainment or IFE screens on long haul routes. But what happens if the the entertainment system doesn't work? On a recent flight, both Annie and I encountered issues and the end result were 2,500 extra AA … [Continue reading] about In-flight Entertainment Dud: A Review of American Airlines’ 737-800 from Orange County to Chicago
Annie and I traveled to Orange County in January to visit our friends, Melissa and Scott. For the first three nights of our trip, we stayed at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa. We found it to be a perfect home base to lots of area … [Continue reading] about Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa
American Express recently revamped the old Premier Rewards Gold Card and re-branded it as the American Express® Gold Card. The changes set off a flood of positive press from those in the points and miles hobby. On top of earning 60,000 points after … [Continue reading] about American Express® Gold Card Review
It's always nice to escape Chicago in the middle of the winter. This year we're going to visit my wife, Annie's best friend Melissa and her family in Southern California. We haven't seen Melissa and her husband, Scott since our wedding in 2015. So … [Continue reading] about Orange County: Planning our Trip to Newport Beach
