Etihad business class has a strong reputation, but seat selection matters more than we expected on the older 777-300 aircraft. In this review, we break down everything from check-in and lounge access to the in-flight experience and what we paid, plus the big seat mistake we wish we’d known before booking.
If you’re flying Etihad, you’re likely connecting through Abu Dhabi, which is a beautiful city worth exploring. One day in Abu Dhabi is enough to see the main attractions and get a real feel for the city. We’ll show you how to spend 1 day in Abu Dhabi, from the airport transfer to the top sights, and a few tips we wish we knew ahead…
We just got back from a whirlwind Asia trip that could’ve easily cost $15k or more. Between business class flights, lovely hotels, a few private tours, and restaurant splurges, this could’ve been a once-in-a-lifetime blowout. But we made it happen for just $6k total ($3k each) by planning smart, optimizing points and miles, and selectively splurging where it mattered. The $6k includes absolutely everything from…
Finding a hotel that balances luxury with high-value points redemptions in the Middle East can be a challenge. During our brief trip to the UAE, we stayed at the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl to see if this Hyatt Category 4 property lived up to its reputation as a lower-cost luxury option on the Corniche. Here’s everything you need to know…
We spent 24 hours at the Hilton Doha using Hilton Honors points for a short stopover. While our stay was mostly enjoyable, it was largely defined by the high value we received from Hilton Diamond status. But one specific issue had a significant negative impact. Here’s what we enjoyed about our stay and the one thing that nearly ruined it.
Many travelers simply transit through Doha, and there’s plenty to keep you occupied for hours at Hamad International Airport. But we highly recommend getting out of the airport and exploring the city too. If you have time for a 4-hour tour, this option is amazing – and it’s even better at night. Doha is a safe, beautiful city with an unusual history we enjoyed learning…
You don’t need to be flying business class to have a luxurious airport experience – at least not at Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH), which is regularly ranked as the best airport in the world. On our most recent trip, we had a 16-hour layover on the way home from Southeast Asia, which gave us the perfect chance to test out everything this airport has…
The Qatar Airways QSuite is widely marketed as the best business class in the world, and this flight has been a dream trip for years. With sliding doors and double‑bed layouts, it carries a massive reputation to live up to. Here’s everything you need to know about the full experience, from booking and check‑in to the flight experience and arrival, plus how we booked this QSuite business cabin on points.
American Airlines premium economy sounds like the perfect middle ground between a cramped economy cabin and a pricey business class experience. But is it actually worth it on a 13-hour ultra-long-haul flight? We flew it from Philadelphia to Doha to find out.
We spent New Year’s Eve in Merzouga, located in the Moroccan desert about 30 miles from the Algerian border. The small village is at the edge of incredible sand dunes, thus it is frequented by travelers and truly makes you aware that you are in the Sahara desert. Our desert inn was quaint and adorable. A live local band, Moroccan feast, bonfires in the court…
