Takeoff To Travel
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Hi everyone! The travel bug hit me at the age of eight on my first flight and ever since then I’ve loved planning vacations for my friends and family. My goal is to try out new hotel chains and sample the many airline cabins out there. Having been both a city boy and living in the suburbs, I love traveling to all destinations both big and small.
Review: Amtrak Empire Service from New York Penn to Albany
BACKGROUND: On my visit to June Farms which is located near Albany, New York, I decided to take…
My Canceled Amtrak Empire Service Train: Albany to New York Penn
Background: Yesterday, I was heading back to New York City from my visit to June Farms just outside…
Interesting: No Elite Benefits on Choice Hotels Award Stays
Background: I recently did an elite hotel status match to the Choice Privileges Platinum Level before my recent…
New Hotel Chain Review: Cambria Boston Somerville
Background: I was excited to be trying a new brand on my visit to the Boston area with…
Train Review: Amtrak Northeast Regional Coach Class Boston to New York
BACKGROUND: On my return trip from Boston to New York, I booked a ticket on the Northeast Regional.…
Train Review: Amtrak Acela Business Class New York to Boston
Background: I needed to travel from New York to Boston and was looking for the most economical way.…
Cruise Review: Holland America Koningsdam Dining and Entertainment
Background: In this post, I’ll be reviewing the Holland America Koningsdam dining and entertainment. In a nutshell, the…
Cruise Review: Alaska Ports on Holland America’s Koningsdam
Background: This is the second part of my series on reviewing my Alaskan Cruise experience aboard Holland America’s…
Room Review: Holland America Koningsdam Inside Cabin and Obstructed Verandah
Background: In this post, I’ll be reviewing both the Inside Cabin and Obstructed Balcony Cabins aboard Holland America’s…
How I Booked My “Free” Holland America Cruise to Alaska!
Background: I just got back from a “free” Holland America cruise by taking part in a promotion that…