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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Today’s visit to the Western Cape Wine Region was a trip to an often overlooked region of Paarl. Paarl is home to several major wineries and is a neighbour to the more popular Stellenbosch and Franschoek regions. Our visit to Paarl had us casually visiting several wineries as we enjoyed the region’s attractions and scenery. Activity: Wine Tasting in Paarl, Western Cape Winelands, South Africa “Our visit to low key Paarl Wine… Read More
We had a five day stay in Cape Town and centred ourselves in the modern Westin Cape Town hotel. We had a terrific stay at this property, and really enjoyed our suite, the Executive Lounge, along with the central location of the property. Review: Westin Cape Town – Guest room 1 King, Cape Town, South Africa “Still one of my favourite modern chain hotels in Cape Town, it continues with it’s world… Read More
Comair Limited is an airline based in South Africa that operates a British Airways franchise in the Southern Saharan African Belt. Under the British Airways brand, they offer services to many key cities in South Africa and the Southern part of the African Continent and are affiliated with One World Airline Network Alliance. They also operate low cost carrier Kuala, which operates to many of the same destinations. Today’ flight would be… Read More
The Slow Lounge in the Domestic Terminal of the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa is the lounge associated with British Airways Comair franchise that operates in South Africa. The lounge offered a reasonable place to relax before a domestic South African flight and offered great views prior to our flight. Review: The Slow Lounge, Domestic, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa “The Slow Lounge provided a Boutique Styled… Read More
Our next Qatar Airways flight on the World’ Five Star Airline was on Qatar Airways’ newest aircraft in the Qatar Airways fleet at the time in the form of a Boeing 787-8. Flying on a Boeing 787-8 is always a treat thanks to it’s better cabin pressure, larger windows and generally bright and airy ambience. Qatar Airways was able to make it all that more special thanks to it’s terrific business class… Read More
The Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Business Lounge at Doha Hamad International Airport is the flagship business lounge in the Qatar Airways network. Qatar Airways has built it’s airline network on connecting traffic through it’s airport in Doha. In order to pamper it’s business travelers, it’s has to maintain a competitive space. Thankfully, the Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Lounge is among the best business lounges worldwide. Read on to see how it excels… Read More
The City of Doha, Qatar has one of the most approachable souq markets. It’s a clean and welcoming place that allows locals and tourists to intermingle while shopping for a souvenir, getting in some entertainment or visiting a local restaurant. We made the most of our short stopover by coming back for a visit and walking the streets of the market. Activity: Strolliing the Night Market of Souq Wahif, Doha, Qatar “The… Read More
Our short stay in Doha had us coming in to check out the brand new Westin Doha Hotel and Spa in Doha, Qatar. As a brand new property, the Westin Doha Hotel offered sleek and contemporary furnishings in a nicely equipped room that was a steal on award points. I’d easily stay here again if I was passing through the city for a short or longer stay. Review: The Westin Doha Hotel… Read More
Our Qatar Airways flight on the World’ Five Star Airline lived up to it’s expectations. We had a comfortable business class seat, great amenities in the form of a fabulous wine list, mattress pad and pyjamas made available for business class travellers. We also had terrific food and beverage on this flight, making it easy to choose Qatar Airways as a carrier of choice to and from the middle east. Review: Qatar… Read More
The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Terminal Two was one of the largest outstation Maple Leaf Lounges in the United States and a far nicer version than it’s New York / New Jersey Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge counter parts. Unfortunately, the lounge had seen better days on our pass through and had suffered from the low rent touches before it transitioned completely over to Los Angeles Terminal Six. Review: Air Canada… Read More
The American Airlines Admirals Club at Los Angeles made the most of the space available, taking over the top floor of the Los Angeles Terminal Four concourse space. It offered a day light space in a pleasant and comforting atmosphere, along with a la carte food to order, available snacks and a full bar offering. Review: American Airlines Admirals Club, Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 4, California, United States of America “American… Read More
Our departing early morning flight from Vancouver International Airport was on American Airlines today. It was a contrast from our other experiences whom were on Alaska Airlines and Delta Airlines while we flew on a transborder basis. Our experience on American Airlines was comfortable and pleasant, although not super memorable. Review: American Airlines Compass Airlines dba as American Eagle, E175, Vancouver International Airport – Los Angeles Terminal Six “American Airlines offered “lounge-less”… Read More
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