My Travels

Went to Hawaii for a week on a combination leisure and work travel. Hopped onto United to get into Oahu. This trip was a bit ambitious as I was going to be on three different islands. I had made plans with friends in Hawaii to meet up in Big Island before heading out to Kauai. I opted to based myself out of Oahu for work and did a few interisland itineraries on Hawaiian Airlines . Sheraton Princess Kaiulani King Room Due to timing and airline pricing, I came in a night earlier than planned and stayed overnight at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani . I came in early enough to dip my toes on Waikiki Beach. Afterwards, headed back to the hotel to get a free appetizer from Splash Bar. After ordering a few drinks with chicken wings and onion straws. Service was a tad slow but the best thing on the menu is the chicken wings. Afterwards, walked over to the Starbucks Reserve and ordered a honey rose latte. I was not expecting such fancy coffee shops and discovered a new higher end Waikiki ...

Went out to Chicago for a weekend trip on United . It's been a few years since I've last visited and i was able to connect with some friends while in town. I originally was going to land in the middle of the night but opted to change my flight to arrive in the early AM and rerouting myself with a layover at SFO . I don't always fly through SFO and noticed a few changes in the food court options across from the United Club near gates 70. Took a power nap in the morning at the Renaissance Chicago O'Hare Suites . The suite layout was cozy but comfortable enough. The breakfast buffet was nice with made to order omelets and waffles. Afterwards, headed into the city and checked into the Conrad Chicago . I did not realize that the Conrad Chicago is a brand new hotel and the old Conrad that I have stayed previously. I was given the "michigan avenue view" king room. I didn't get any pictures but you can see it on their website. With the new location and build, I...