World Traveller 73 About
An executive based in Vancouver, Canada, he enjoys maximizing the use of airline and hotel award points in order to “Upgrade Your Travels”. His travels have led him to over 75 countries and over 1,000,000 miles flown. When he’s not on the road, he can often be found in his second adopted home in Whistler, Canada. He chronicles his personal and business travel adventures, advice, upgrade tips, tricks and secrets here…
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United Airlines has a few unique lounges in it’s worldwide system. One of these oddities is the United Club Lounge in San Francisco “G” International Terminal. This lounge started off life as the United Airlines Global First Class lounge when United Airlines expanded into the International Terminal and operated a First Class Cabin. Since United Airlines opened a United Polaris Business Lounge in 2019, and removed all of it’s First Class cabins,… Read More
An overnight flight back from Hawaii often requires scrunching yourself up in an uncomfortable seat until the morning flight. We were lucky to have found a deeply discounted business class fare that would allow us to return to the mainland in a fully flat bed. Our experience in a United Airlines Polaris Business Class Seat would have us travelling back home in style. Review: United Airlines First Class B777-2 Polaris, Honolulu Daniel… Read More
Flights departing from Hawaii to the mainland United States typically leave in the late evening, making having access to some form of a lounge a necessity. Our United Airlines flight from Honolulu, USA to Vancouver, Canada would afford us access into United Clubs along the way. We would get the opportunity to visit their United Club Honolulu prior to the departure on our flight to San Francisco. Review: United Club Lounge –… Read More
After several visits, we’d get the opportunity to test out one of the most historic hotels in Waikiki Beach: The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort. The Royal Hawaiian has been an anchor on the Waikiki Beach since 1927, and many who have visited the beach have seen it’s pink structure leading it to it’s nickname of “The Pink Palace”. On this visit, we would have a great suite upgrade courtesy of… Read More
Our returning visit to The Sheraton Waikiki would have us back to one of the most legendary mega hotel properties in the Waikiki Beach area of Honolulu, Hawaii in the United States. The Sheraton Waikiki offers a renovated beach hotel experience that brings us back to this property time and time again. On this visit, we would be lucky enough to experience an unbelievable suite upgrade courtesy of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty… Read More
There is nothing like a scrumptious bowl of noodles wherever you travel. As a result of a lot of Pacific Rim influence in the Pacific Island of Hawaii, there is an excellent selection of Asian inspired dining within the corners of Waikiki Beach. The opportunity to enjoy hand cut udon noodles is a pretty special experience, no matter where you are in the world. Review: Marugame Udon – Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, United… Read More
The Waikiki Beach area of Honolulu, Hawaii, USA is a little similar to New York’s Manhattan Island; it’s virtually impossible to find a free parking stall. Hotels and tourist accommodation in the area charge visitors accordingly, with nightly rates of up to $55 USD to park a vehicle. Over a week’s stay, this can add up to $385 USD before taxes and fees. Is there a way around paying these nightly parking… Read More
The car culture of the United States works it’s way into the weave of island living in the Hawaiian Islands. Having a car and getting to beaches in remote areas of Hawaii is indeed possible and something to easily look forward to with a little advance planning. We would visit Waimanalo Beach today; a seven mile stretch of beach heaven in remote South East Oahu. Activity: Circling the East Coast to Waimanalo… Read More
I have to admit that I didn’t see this one coming. Air Canada and Emirates have teamed up to announce a future strategic partnership. The strategic partnership will allow for reciprocal travel privileges between Air Canada and Emirates airline and benefit customers travelling across their respective networks. News: Hmm… Air Canada Launches Strategic Partnership with Emirates Air Canada an Emirates have announced that they intend to form a strategic partnership to create… Read More
The Hawaiian islands have arguably the best snorkelling in the United States of America. The Hawaiian Islands located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean offer an ecological environment not found in many parts of the world. Today’s visit to Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve highlighted what a special environment the Hawaiian Islands are to the world. Activity: Snorkelling at Hanauma Bay, Oahu, Hawaii, United States of America. Since we were staying at… Read More
One of the most appealing things about the Hawaiian Islands is that there are often discoveries around every corner. Our discovery today was the Waimea Bay Beach Park in the northern corner of Oahu in the Hawaiian Islands. Our day at Waimea Beach Bay Park involved a sunny day of sand, along with some spectacular Hawaiian Coast Line. Activity: On the Locals’ Beach at Waimea Bay Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii, United States… Read More
Roy’s Waikiki Restaurant had always previously eluded me on my visits to Waikiki Beach. Roy’s has been an institution in Hawaii for number of years, outlasting many other restaurant competitor’s and upstart celebrity chefs that don’t have the longevity that Roy’s Waikiki has managed to ensure. My curiosity finally got the best of me as we indulged in a celebration “post pandemic restart of travel” dinner Review: Roy’s Waikiki Restaurant – Waikiki… Read More
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