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Fairmont Chateau Whistler Gold Floor Lounge Introduction As mentioned previously, I decided to publish this stay in a series of posts, rather than just one large one. I’m doing this for a couple of reasons, but mainly because I felt there was just too much to talk about for one review, including the new Pampered
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Gold Floor King Room Introduction For this hotel stay I’m doing the review a little bit different, as I explained in an introductory post with all of the highlights. Rather than having one (really) long review covering all aspects, I’m breaking them into four smaller reviews, including this post of the Fairmont
Air Canada AC Conversion Card Introduction I don’t like bank fees. Actually, I loathe bank fees. As a frequent traveler, I’m quite familiar with all of the extra costs associated with spending money in a foreign currency, with the dreaded foreign exchange fee at the top of my ‘most hated’ list. The foreign exchange fee (or FX
Japan Airlines First Class Lounge Tokyo Haneda Introduction My flight from Singapore on Japan Airlines in business class arrived at 5:15am, which would give me a full day to enjoy the Japan Airlines first class lounge Tokyo Haneda. I had timed this flight strategically to have a day in Tokyo, though due to work commitments
Japan Airlines Boeing 777 Business Class Introduction I’ll be honest – I didn’t even realize Japan Airlines had a business class configuration with reverse herringbone seats. I knew they had the Apex Suite, since I flew it on their 787 from Delhi to Tokyo on my crazy 11-day trip around the world, and I assumed
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Gold Floor Experience Introduction Brad and I were looking to get away for a weekend to celebrate our anniversary a bit early and decided on Whistler, mainly because the weather looked great, but also because we had a boatload of certificates to use since we both qualified as Platinum in the Fairmont
Bonus On Fairmont Gift Cards For A (Very) Limited Time Only! Fairmont is one of my favourite hotel chains in the world, with a great mix of modern city hotels and historic buildings rich with Canadian history. I generally find the value to be good at most Fairmont properties, but especially appreciate the many ways
British Airways Business Class Lounge Singapore Changi Introduction I checked out of the JW Marriott South Beach Hotel at around 4pm and took a 25 minute taxi to the airport. My flight wasn’t until 9:50pm, but I love Singapore Changi Airport, and knew I wouldn’t have a hard time spending 5 hours there prior to
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