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Flying from Chicago to Beijing is a 13 hour journey, so getting to sit in United’s new Premium Plus section was a real treat. And to make it even better I only paid for a regular economy ticket. In the days leading up to the flight, several aircraft … [Continue reading] about Enjoying Premium Plus: A Review of United Airlines’ 777-200 from Chicago to Beijing
Orange County has become one of California's most iconic destinations. The weather is beautiful year round and those that live their permanently enjoy 278 days of sun each year. We actually had above average weather during our trip at the end of … [Continue reading] about Activities in Orange County
An opportunity arose a few months back to accompany my wife on her work trip to China. She would be going for one week to meet with other international colleagues in Beijing for an HR summit. I decided to tag along for the ride and do some … [Continue reading] about 10 Things to Know Before You Visit China
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
