Seabourn markets itself as the original all-inclusive ultra-luxury cruise line where intuitive service is the hallmark. With a staff to guest ratio of almost 1:1 and more space per passenger than the competition, I was excited to step aboard and…
L’Ambroisie is a three Michelin starred restaurant in Paris that I’ve wanted to dine at for years. Representing the best of traditional French gastronomy and with the longest run of at the top of the Michelin rating system with three…
The British Airways Arrivals Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 5 is an excellent pit stop for passengers on early morning arrivals in First, Club World and BA’s own Executive Club Gold elites. Located after immigration and baggage claim, the sizeable…
The HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card is unique in offering elite frequent flyer status solely through credit card spending and currently only available in Australia. In most other respects, the product is a fairly standard rewards credit card so our…
British Airways offers First on most of its planes and to most destinations on the route map, setting it apart from competitors who have scaled back their First Class capacity over the past decade. BA operates two flights daily between…
While the standalone British Airways First Lounge at Chicago ORD Terminal 5 has closed, passengers departing in First Class now have access to a boutique dining room within the BA Terraces Lounge. The Terraces Lounge, which preceded the current Galleries…
The Chicago Athletic Association Hotel is perfectly located on Michigan Avenue South opposite Millennium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago, and housed in a beautiful Venetian Gothic building from 1893. Reopening in 2015 as part of the Hyatt Hotel…
The InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile has the perfect location fronting Michigan Avenue and is located in the storied 1929 building of the former Medinah Athletic Club. While the hotel is large with almost 800 rooms across two towers, the architecture…
Alinea is one of the most iconic restaurants in America and currently the only three Michelin star in Chicago. However, the experience is a world away from the fine dining standard of white tablecloths and formal service. At Alinea, creativity…