After the last few years of stories about staffing shortages and customer service fails, my expectations were fairly low for our first (and last) hotel trip before our family of three becomes a family of four. Lido House in Newport Beach not only met my expectations; it far exceeded them. The Marriott portfolio property truly…
Newport Beach Hotel Lido House Gets It Right
Eating in Costa Rica on a Budget
By Fly&Dine Contributor Nate Federman Before traveling to Costa Rica, I repeatedly heard three things about the food there: it’s lots of rice and beans (true!), bland (false!), and expensive (only partially true). Yes, there are plenty of restaurants catering to tourists. If you eat at them, you’ll pay US prices for unspectacular food. Or……
Customer Service from American Airlines That I Truly Appreciate
I haven’t flown on a plane in nearly two years and I miss it tremendously. The more I hear about the behavior of entitled maskholes, though, the more I’m glad I’m not dealing with it. We’re still in a pandemic. Masks work. Get used to it. In any case, Reddit user InterestWall posted a video…
How I Got Amazon to Pay for My Amazon Prime Membership
It’s not an exaggeration to say that I order something from Amazon every single day via Amazon Prime. Yesterday, I ordered three separate times. Before you jump in and judge my wasteful ways (I’m aware, environment, and I’m sorry!), please take into account that I have a new baby. Running to the store isn’t all…
Do. New York. Take a Time Machine Back to Tenement Times.
What:Â The Tenement Museum Where:Â Lower East Side Manhattan (New York City) What makes it special In today’s world, it feels more important than ever to honor the experiences of the immigrants who came to America and make this country what it is today. The Tenement Museum is precisely the place to do that. The museum consists…
Eat. Alabama. Never Say No to Miss Myra’s Peanut Butter Pie.
What:Â Miss Myra’s Pit Bar-B-Q Where:Â Vestavia Hills, AL What makes it special Every food lover has a fantasy about stumbling across an out-of-the-way restaurant that hasn’t been buzzed about relentlessly on food blogs and in magazine profiles. Miss Myra’s is exactly that type of place. Right next to Birmingham is the (surprisingly) progressive enclave of Vestavia…
Stay. Panama. A Hotel in the Heart of Panamanian History.
What: The Westin Playa Bonita Panama Where: Panama City, Panama What makes it special It may not be in the heart of downtown Panama City, but this hotel is situated in the perfect spot for a true taste of Panama. Just a stone’s throw away from the airport (but not too close) and right on the beach, the Westin…
Quick Tip: The Best Way to Save Money on Holiday Travel
With the holidays just a few weeks away (I know!), it may feel like it’s too late to book your holiday travel — but it’s not. While rushing through an airport to get somewhere around Christmas makes me want to stay in bed, some of the best flights I’ve ever taken have come in the…
Eat. Buenos Aires. A House Turned Restaurant, Library, and Garden.
What:Â Casa Cavia Where:Â Buenos Aires, Argentina What makes it special Casa Cavia is a house at its core, built in the 1920s by a Norwegian artist and architect. The house, however, is far from a home. Located in Buenos Aires’ chic Palermo Chico neighborhood, it was converted into a contemporary restaurant and concept shop in 2015.…
Do. Beverly Hills. The Korean Spa Gets a Major Upgrade.
What:Â Pellequr Where:Â Beverly Hills, CA What makes it special Traditional Korean day spas are amazing for a number of reasons (price point being at the top of the list), but sometimes you’re looking for a high-end experience. If that’s the case, you may want to check out Pellequr, a luxury women-only boutique Korean spa in the…