We flew TAP Air Portugal business class from Lisbon to Washington Dulles after winning a bid upgrade on the morning of our flight. The experience included a lie-flat seat, an excellent meal, and an impressive Portuguese wine list, but not everything lived up to business class expectations on this transatlantic route in an A321neo narrowbody plane. Here’s what impressed us most and what fell short.
If you live on the US East Coast, a quick trip to Europe is more realistic than most people think – even with limited vacation days. With a direct overnight flight, just three PTO days, and maybe a long holiday weekend, you can easily build a memorable European city break. We’re sharing the method we use to stretch our vacation days, make the most of a long weekend in Europe, and what to do in 11 amazing European cities.
We discovered that not all European business class products are created equally. Here’s what we learned testing four different airlines on intra-Europe flights, what they’re worth, and whether we’d do it again.
Porto gets overshadowed by Lisbon on most Portugal itineraries, and we think that’s a mistake – especially if you’re a wine lover. We found the perfect home base in Porto and a one-of-a-kind wine house in the Douro Valley that we can’t wait to visit again. This is what we’d do with five days, and what we highly recommend you book.
This volcanic Portuguese archipelago sits in the middle of the Atlantic, and the main island – São Miguel – packs an extraordinary amount of scenery into a small area. Here’s our perfect 3-day itinerary, including the easiest way to get there, the best options for exploring the island, and where to stay for jaw-dropping views.
Most flights to the gorgeous Azores archipelago route through Lisbon, which adds about seven hours of travel each way if you’re flying from the US or Canada. But there’s an affordable direct option from the East Coast that skips the backtrack entirely and will get you there in less than six hours. Here’s how to book it, what we paid, and whether it’s worth it.
If you’re flying with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and want to upgrade to business class without paying full price, bidding for an upgrade can be a surprisingly effective strategy. We’ve done this ourselves multiple times on long-haul flights and learned all about how the process works, what increases your chances, and when it’s easy to overpay. Here’s a step-by-step guide to SAS upgrade bidding, including what…
If you’re planning a one-week trip to Scotland and want to make the most of your time, this week-long itinerary covers three iconic cities: Edinburgh, Inverness, and Glasgow. It’s a straightforward route that blends historic sights, Highland adventures, and culinary highlights. We did this all without renting a car, which is easy if you plan ahead.
When we tell people we fly to Europe in Premium Economy for under $1,200 round trip, they don’t believe us. This French low-cost carrier is our favorite, even though most people have never heard of it. We’ll walk you through the full experience in French Bee Premium Economy – including the seats, food, service, and price – so you can decide if it’s worth it for your next trip.
In this guide, we’re sharing our detailed 3-night itinerary for Inverness.
