Whenever I get the opportunity to fly on a plane, I am on cloud nine regardless of what cabin I am flying in. However, when flying in business or first class, I am ecstatic and count down the seconds until my flight. Returning from my recent trip to East Africa, I was fortunate enough to fly Ethiopian B787-8 Cloud Nine Business Class ADD-IAD. It was an exciting flight, for … [Read more...] about Review: Ethiopian B787-8 Cloud Nine Business Class ADD-IAD
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Review: Delta Hotel by Marriott Virginia Beach Bayfront Suites
On a recent trip to Virginia Beach to celebrate the graduation of a dear friend, after returning from Africa, I got to stay at one of my favorite hotels in Virginia, the Delta Hotel by Marriott Virginia Beach Bayfront Suites. Okay, that's a long name, I know, but it is a hidden gem. The property is excellent for families, given that it is all suites, and since it opened a … [Read more...] about Review: Delta Hotel by Marriott Virginia Beach Bayfront Suites
Review: Twiga Lounge by Aspire Kilimanjaro International Airport
Another travel day and airport means another airport lounge. After getting through multiple rounds of security and checking in, I was ready to sit and wait for my flight to Addis Ababa. Luckily, with access to the Twiga Lounge by Aspire Kilimanjaro Airport, I could sit comfortably and, of course, with free snacks. This article is part of my Trip Report: Starting Summer … [Read more...] about Review: Twiga Lounge by Aspire Kilimanjaro International Airport
Review: Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa Executive Regency Suite
At the conclusion of my East Africa trip, I wanted to end on a high note. When I began searching for hotels, the goal was to find a hotel I could redeem some points or a free night certificate in a good location in Addis Ababa. When I came across the Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa, I knew it made sense, so I went ahead and booked it. The Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa is a gorgeous … [Read more...] about Review: Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa Executive Regency Suite
Review: Air Tanzania ZNZ-ARK
Although I never anticipated flying to Arusha, I wanted to capture my experience flying Air Tanzania ZNZ-ARK. I had initially been booked to fly from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Kilimanjaro (JRO), but with flight delays, we switched to Arusha as a backup. Despite the difficulty I faced when our original flight got delayed and the trouble with customer service thereafter, the flight on … [Read more...] about Review: Air Tanzania ZNZ-ARK