THE BRIEF There are indications that the FAA is preparing to recertify the killer Boeing 737MAX aircraft. Would you fly on one of these if it’s unleashed on the travelling public? In total, 346 souls were lost on the flawed 737 MAX before regulators stepped in and grounded the jet. Weeks prior to this I […]
ALIOLI RISTORANTE THE BRIEF Not very long ago I wanted to host a dinner party for some friends and thought that everyone would be happy with Italian victuals. Fortunately, I had one restaurant in mind within walking distance of my residence. I had eaten there many times in the past and discovered it by accident
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EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE EXCELLENCE THE BRIEF In my own search for temporary executive lodging while in Toronto I came across a little known gem called the BOMBAY SUITS. I searched for hotels in the area for quite a while before coming across this offering in the city of Mississauga. The company has one and two-bedroom fully
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FLYING THE COOP BY CAPT. VIC THE BRIEF I recently had to fly the coop while the world was LOCKING DOWN in response to the Covid19 plague. It was not a pleasant experience and one I hope never to have to repeat. I had just barely got into Perth when the state of Western Australia
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MIRAGE ON THE SEA THE BRIEF Looking for a hotel right on the beach of Australia’s Gold Coast? There is only one that is literally up against the sand and its called the SHERATON GRAND MIRAGE RESORT. Here is my in-depth review of the Mirage on the Sea. This property is a world away from
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THE BRIEF After enjoying the (see my review) VIRGIN AUSTRALIA LOUNGE a boarding announcement for Virgin Australia MEL to OOL was made. I used the Priority Exit Hall to access a separate Priority Screening line for Virgin Australia passengers. The line moved smoothly even though extra security measures were in place. Out in the domestic
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CONVENIENCE AND LUXURY THE BRIEF The GRAND HYATT MELBOURNE is where you will want to stay if you are planning to tour this lovely city. Effusing elegance in the historic heart of downtown The Grand Hyatt offers close access to many attractions. The locals call this the CBD or Central Business District and it’s very
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DINING AT THE PIG AND THE LADY THE BRIEF Building on the success of its farmer’s market stands and pop-up dinners, this culinary collaboration between chef-owner Andrew Le and his mother, Loan “Mama” Le, melds formal technique and homespun skill to create contemporary Vietnamese cuisine. They garnered such a big following that the decision was made
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GO GRAND IN KAUAI THE BRIEF Kauai, known as the “Garden Isle” of Hawaii, has been on my bucket list for decades. For year’s I’ve heard that the GRAND HYATT KAUAI RESORT AND SPA was “THE” place to stay on the south side of this destination. It’s a fairly quick 20-minute ride in from
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737 MAX MADNESS BY CAPT. VIC (NOV. 2019) The two crashes of BOEING 737 MAX aircraft which took place in 2018 and early 2019 sent a cold chill down my spine. The fact that Boeing nor the FAA took any action after the second crash shocked me and I was compelled to issue a warning
