Author: Chasing Points and Miles
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Westin: Denver International Airport
Status: Marriott Gold. Stay: One night. Room: Two Queen Beds Traditional guest room. No upgrade. Dining: Dinner at Grill & Vine restaurant in hotel. Food was OK. Convenience was more of a factor but the food wasn’t bad. Parking: $30 per day garage/$45 per day valet. Comment: Super convenient location right at the airport! The…
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Delta: CVG – DEN
Plane: B737-800. Status: No status. Seat: First class. Check-in: Priority check-in with First class ticket. This was great to have as the lines were crazy this morning. Priority baggage as well but there was a delay in DEN so we were able to take advantage of the 20 Minute Baggage Guarantee. Security: CLEAR and TSA…
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Hyatt House: Denver/Lakewood at Belmar
Status: Hyatt Discoverist. Stay: Four nights. Room: King Bed Studio Kitchen Suite with Sofa Bed. No upgrade. Dining: Daily breakfast included. Food was decent. Comments: Fantastic location. Plenty of shops and dining options nearby. Very nice area. Room was clean and super spacious. Staff was friendly and professional. Would definitely stay again.
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American: HHH – CLT – CVG
Planes: E175/A321. Status: AAdvantage Gold. Seats: First Class/First Class. HHH: Loved the outside boarding as it’s not something I get a chance to do much at all. The airport is rather small but my wait wasn’t all that long. Check-in was easy due to my First class ticket. Getting through security was a nonissue. It…
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American: CVG – DCA – CLT – HHH
Planes: CRJ900/A321/E175. Status: AAdvantage Gold. Seats: First Class/Premium Economy/Main Cabin. No upgrades. CVG: Began the multi-flight gauntlet with priority check-in via my First class ticket. CLEAR and TSA Pre-check got me through a rather crowded security line. Stopped by The Club at CVG Priority Pass Lounge for a quick bite. DCA: Had a decent layover…
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Delta: MCO – CVG
Plane: B737-800. Status: No status. Seats: Comfort+. Security: Thank goodness for CLEAR and TSA Pre-check. MCO was crazy. Flight: Another full flight. No complaints. Attentive and friendly crew. Comments: The layout is a bit weird to me and not easy to get around if looking to explore and move between terminals. Delta Sky Club was…
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Doubletree: Universal Orlando
Status: Hilton Diamond. Stay: Three nights. Room: Two Queen Beds guest room. No upgrade. Dining: I ate at various places on property and had no issue with the $30 per day Food & Beverage credit being applied at checkout. Food on property was just OK. Parking: $29 per day on site/$38 per day valet. Comments:…
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Delta: CVG – MCO
Plane: B737-800. Status: No status. Seat: Comfort+. Check-in: Short line to check-in with an agent. Security: CLEAR and TSA Pre-check. Terminal B: American Express Escape Lounge – Lounge is on the small side but just needed a quick snack before the flight. Flight: Plane was packed with all seats accounted for. Flight was good. A…
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Hyatt Place: Carmel/Indianapolis
Status: Hyatt Discoverist. Stay: One night. Room: Standard King Bed plus Sofa Bed. No upgrade. Dining: Daily breakfast included – typical free breakfast fare. Had lunch at Fayrouz Mediterranean Cuisine. Highly recommend their gyros sandwich and fries. Stopped by The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers at the Carmel City Center. The desserts lived up…
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Delta: DAB-ATL-CVG
Planes: B737-900/B737-900. Status: No status. Seats: Comfort+/Comfort+. Security: Easy check-in at DAB even without CLEAR. Flights: Both flight segments were pretty smooth. A little bit of turbulence here and there. Nothing major. Both crews were nice and professional. Delta makes it easy to fly with them. Comments: Rather long layover at ATL spent in the…