Boston is a seafood town at heart, but the diverse options available make it a unique, delicious dining city for any type of palate. You can grab a lobster roll before a Red Sox game, book a Michelin-starred omakase, or order a cocktail with spectacular harbor views. This guide to where to eat in Boston pulls together my five Boston food guides: famous Boston foods,…
Thinking about booking citizenM Boston? The price can be surprisingly affordable, but the rooms aren’t for everyone, and there are two locations in Boston to choose from. We’ve stayed at citizenM hotels in cities around the world, including both in Boston. We’re sharing what the rooms are really like, how citizenM Boston North Station and citizenM Boston Back Bay compare, and how to save on…
If you spend any time in travel points communities, you’ll run into some strong opinions. Never buy hotel points. Co-branded airline cards aren’t worth it. Never redeem for less than 2 or 3 cents per mile. The people sharing these points strategies are usually experienced and genuinely trying to help. And for their travel style, they’re often right. Chasing big redemptions can be exciting and…
Booking an SAS business class short-haul flight can surprise North Americans, especially because the seat looks a lot like economy. But there are a few key perks that make it a premium experience. We’ve flown SAS many times, and this time we tried a SAS A320 business class fare from Copenhagen to Palma de Mallorca. Learn about the seats we picked, what the meal looked…
Upgrading on a short regional flight sounds like a luxury, but is Delta Embraer 175 first class really worth the extra cost? We flew Delta’s E175 from Washington DCA to Boston in Comfort Plus and came home in First Class, so we got to compare both cabins seat by seat. You’ll see the seats we picked, how boarding and snacks compared, and which of the…
A delayed flight that makes you miss your connection in Europe can cost you an extra night of expenses, a missed workday, and even the premium experience you paid for. That just happened to us in Copenhagen, but a few proactive steps restored our business class itinerary and quickly got us our EU261 compensation. Here’s what you’re entitled to, how to file the claims yourself,…
With 3 days in Iceland, you can explore Reykjavik on foot and still get out to see the landscapes that this beautiful island is known for. We’ve been to Iceland many times, in summer and in the dark of winter, so we have some great tips on when to go and what to see in a short time. Here’s our 3-day Iceland itinerary, including where…
Where to stay in Reykjavik depends on your budget, because Iceland is expensive and hotel prices add up fast. We’ve visited Reykjavik many times and stayed everywhere from an affordable hotel downtown to a winter night at the Blue Lagoon. Here are our favorite hotels for every budget, plus what to watch out for if you book an Airbnb.
An Iceland layover is the easiest way to add a mini vacation to a trip to Europe, since the Blue Lagoon is close to Keflavík Airport and Reykjavik is under an hour away. We’ve flown Icelandair many times, so we’ve learned how to make the most of a few hours, a night, or a free stopover. Here’s what to do based on how much time…
Blue Lagoon, Iceland, is touristy, of course, but it’s such a great experience you have to try at least once. We love it so much, we’ve gone three times and can’t wait to go again. The Blue Lagoon has expanded quite a bit and gotten a lot more crowded since our first visit over a decade ago, but we have some great tips to help…
