Departure
12 de febrero de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Leaving BOS on our first flight of our anniversary trip. Upgraded to AA Flagship First for this 1hr trip. Seat is quite nice.
We leave on a pleasant day here before the snow storm comes tomorrow.
Baggage Claim
12 de febrero de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
Picking up bags to transfer to the next airline, but… first snafu. We got one bag quickly but have been waiting an additional 20 mins before Tom’s bag is loaded onto belt. What was going on? WeLeer más
Terminal 4
12 de febrero de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
Took air train over a few stops. Passed by the TWA hotel. Now we are checking bags!
Ok, not till 5:30p. Singapore has strict entry restrictions, but transiting passengers will find travel easy withLeer más
Virgin Club
12 de febrero de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
Made it to the very posh, very Brit, pre-flight lounge, VirginAtlantic Clubhouse.
Ordered dinner and drinks. Took a shower together!
SQ23
12 de febrero de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
We boarded our SingaporeAir A350ER with 29 rows of Business Class Seats. Our seats were next to each other at 29F and 29K. I almost alway take the window. The flight capped out at 17hrs 25mins due toLeer más
Changi
14 de febrero de 2022, Singapur ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
We made it to one of my favorite airports. Layover, go to lounge, shower, eat, have a Singapore Sling! Butterfly garden is closed temporarily. Relaxed feel overall in COVID age.
SQ432
14 de febrero de 2022, Singapur ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Boarded a 737-8 for a 4hr flight to the island nation of Male… (like the sound of that, all men! Oh wait…)
Seat 11A which is the first seat actually.
3 course meal. I had the Lamb Shank. WeLeer más
Maldives Airport
14 de febrero de 2022, Maldivas ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
We landed and breezed thru immigration. We were then transferred to our hotel’s private lounge awaiting our seaplane to take us to the island.
Trans Maldavian Airways
14 de febrero de 2022, Laccadive Sea ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
This marks my second time on a seaplane. Such a cool machine, an amphibious airliner.
Our flight will be 45 mins. This brings our air travel to a total of 22hrs and 20mins to arrive at theLeer más
Arrived at St. Regis
14 de febrero de 2022, Maldivas ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
After a grand welcome we settled into our room with stunning, sunset ocean views. It feels so good to finally be here to disconnect for a bit.
My next posts will be a review of the resort brokenLeer más
St. Regis, Maldives: Service
16 de febrero de 2022, Maldivas ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
From the moment we landed to the final farewell; Shan our personal butler was tasked with making our stay memorable and exceptional. He successfully accomplished both of those. Any need, any desireLeer más
St. Regis, Maldives: Food
18 de febrero de 2022, Maldivas ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Another gay couple on the island told us we were the tastiest snacks here! Wow, that’s a compliment considering the competition. This island is so far flung, but the amount of options and flavorsLeer más
St. Regis, Maldives: Property
19 de febrero de 2022, Maldivas ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Magical is a word that comes to mind when attempting describe the beauty of the island. I’m sure most of the Maldivian islands with resorts are respectable luxury destinations, but this one standsLeer más
Daddys first Emi
19 de febrero de 2022, Sri Lanka ⋅ 🌙 79 °F
Ok, so the hype is that Emirates air is the best… I have actually not been a fan, but after today, in my First class suite, I can say I’m impressed.
Malè forbids alcohol, so we waited till beingLeer más
Colombo
19 de febrero de 2022, Sri Lanka ⋅ 🌧 79 °F
Sri Lanka! Never been… and this is just an airport stop, but it’s on our list.
Colombo looks the size of Manhattan from the sky.
We went to the lounge to catch some more food before nextLeer más
Dubai international
20 de febrero de 2022, Emiratos Árabes Unidos ⋅ 🌙 68 °F
Another (3rd) PCR upon arrival. Even though not technically required by government; the airport staff made me do it.
Everything was quiet and fine until we reached immigrations hall. Over 4,000Leer más
Out to the Desert.
20 de febrero de 2022, Emiratos Árabes Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
We went a mere half mile in an Uber to the Aloft airport hotel for the remainder of the evening. We finally arrived near 3 A.M. The website says they run a shuttle service to the airport, but the signLeer más
Al Maha, Luxury Collection Resort
20 de febrero de 2022, Emiratos Árabes Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Ok, this place is way cooler than I expected… details coming, for now, a few pics.
Burj Al Arab
22 de febrero de 2022, Emiratos Árabes Unidos ⋅ 🌙 66 °F
The world’s most luxurious hotel. The only hotel with 7 stars, they say! Well, it was opulent, ostentatious, and incredibly busy.
Our first stop was our “free” lunch at check-in. I had theLeer más
Wild Wadi
22 de febrero de 2022, Emiratos Árabes Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
It deserves its own entry.
One of the perks of Burj Al Arab was free entrance to the water park; Wild Wadi! So, w my e went for just over an hour and hit basically every thrill attraction. It was aLeer más
Mall of Dubai
23 de febrero de 2022, Emiratos Árabes Unidos ⋅ 🌙 68 °F
World’s Biggest Mall… safest place to be openly gay. It was kinda nuts.
Park Hyatt Dubai
24 de febrero de 2022, Emiratos Árabes Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
By far the nicest place we went in Dubai. The breakfast buffet was beyond exquisite. The property was vast, yet refined and relaxing.
The yacht club was hopping. The gym was cruising. The time weLeer más
Off to Paris
24 de febrero de 2022, Emiratos Árabes Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
We made friends with all the attendants. They were happy to over serve champagne. Plus, I took a shower on the plane. Enough said?
Four Seasons Paris
24 de febrero de 2022, Francia ⋅ ⛅ 43 °F
Park Hyatt Paris
28 de febrero de 2022, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °F
A repeat from our first International trip together. A fav property.





























































































































































































