by The Travel Sisters | Mar 28, 2015 | Flight Reviews, Trip Reports
Eva Airlines BR 722 Boeing 747-400 Business Class Taipei to Shanghai Pudong We booked this flight prior to United’s devaluation for 20,000 United miles (22,500 United miles would be needed today) plus fees of $9.90 USD per person. The flight has the standard reclining...
by Matilda | Mar 19, 2015 | Hotel Reviews, Marriott, Trip Reports
While trudging through another Chicago snowstorm, we decided it was time for some fun in the sun. We settled on Grand Cayman as flight times were reasonable and well, the photos of Seven Mile Beach were pretty irresistible. Disclaimer: This article contains...
by Matilda | Feb 26, 2015 | Lounge Reviews, Trip Reports
The first time I checked out the United Club lounge near gate B18 at Chicago O’Hare Airport, I did not stay long. My flight wasn’t departing anytime soon but after seeing the crowded lounge and “meh” offerings, waiting at the gate seemed more...
by The Travel Sisters | Jan 12, 2015 | Flight Reviews, Trip Reports
Air China CA417 Chengdu, China (CTU)-Taipei, Taiwan (TPE) Aircraft: A-321 Business Class We booked this flight as a saver award using 20,000 United miles (booked pre devaluation) each plus fees of $14.90 per person. We considered booking an economy flight...
by The Travel Sisters | Jan 9, 2015 | Lounge Reviews, Trip Reports
After checking in for our flight at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and going through security, we headed for the Air China and Star Alliance partner First Class Lounge. We entered a small room packed with people and began looking around for the rest of the...
by The Travel Sisters | Jan 8, 2015 | Trip Reports
Chengdu, China was not on our radar when we started planning our trip. That definitely changed once we read about the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, China. Although many travelers visit Chengdu just to see the giant pandas, the city has a...
