After a 13-hour flight to Abu Dhabi from Toronto, I was excited to explore the flagship Etihad business class lounge in Abu Dhabi Airport’s Terminal 3. Following security checks after arrival, I took a short walk to gate 35, where I turned left into a narrow hallway leading to gates 36-57, where the lounge entrance […]
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Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge – Toronto Pearson Airport (International Departures, Terminal 3)
I had the opportunity to visit the relatively new Toronto YYZ Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures, Terminal 3) before embarking on my eight day three country tour. As I was flying Etihad Airways in Business Class, I was delighted to receive complimentary 3-hour access to the lounge which is located near Gate C32 on the […]
Flight Review: Etihad Airways Business Class – Toronto (YYZ) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)
My whirlwind Asia tour booked with Air Canada Aeroplan and Marriott Bonvoy points spanned eight days and took me to three countries. I had eagerly awaited this trip and was excited when I finally got to kick it off with this first flight. For the initial leg of my journey I was flying in business […]
Hotel Review: Delta Hotels Calgary Airport In-Terminal
Recently, I went on a work trip to Calgary. Typically my go-to hotel is the Marriott Calgary Airport In-Terminal Hotel, however this time I chose to stay at the Delta Hotels Calgary Airport In-Terminal hotel as they just recently reopened after being closed for over a year for renovations. Arrival at the Delta Hotels Calgary […]
Hotel Review: Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
My friend has top-tier status with Caesars Rewards and was offered 4 complimentary nights at Caesars Palace Hotel in Las Vegas. Of course, when he asked if I wanted to go I couldn’t turn down a free vacation to Vegas! The last time I visited LAS was in 2014 where I stayed at The Venetian […]
Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge – Vancouver International Airport (US Departures)
My first lounge visit of 2023 was at the newly renovated and recently reopened Plaza Premium Lounge in the US departures at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The lounge is located by gate 88, just before the duty-free shop. The last time I went to this lounge was way back in 2016. It was already […]
Hotel Review: The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
Another week and another two-night business trip to Toronto! For this trip I decided to book the Westin Harbour Castle, as the location was close to where I needed to be for my work. Pre-arrival As a Titanium Marriott member, I was able to upgrade to a suite for this stay. You can get up […]