Posts by metahacker
U.S. Visa Services in China Suspended Effective Feb. 3 and Entry Ban (plus countries’ entry restrictions for the outbreak)
Here is a summary of each country’s entry restrictions for the novel coronavirus: Recent notices on national border-control measures (as of 2020.02.01) — National Immigration Admin...
"Ongoing Updates 01/31": Coronavirus Outbreak: Airline Change/Cancellation Policies and Flight Cancellation Updates (DL, UA, and AA Cancel All U.S.-China Flights)
The scope has expanded: DL, UA, and AA have canceled all U.S.-China flights....
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa Winter Experience
Although PHBC’s rooms are not as luxurious as other Park Hyatt properties, the hotel is still very good overall. From both location and amenities, I was very satisfied with my two-...
How to Use Airport Wheelchair Assistance: My Experience
About a month ago, my foot was unfortunately injured. To make things useful for others, to understand what travel is like for people with disabilities, and to get value from the ti...
Citi Expedia+ Voyager Credit Card [2019.11 Update: Record-high 70,000 welcome bonus, worth up to $980!]
A record-high 70,000 welcome bonus is here. This is one of two co-branded cards from Citi and the online travel agency Expedia. The Citi Expedia+ Voyager is the annual-fee version,...
ICBC USA Checking and Savings Account Review (Free US-China Transfers) [2019.11 Update: Up to $100 for Opening an Account, Available to Both New and Existing Customers]
In Q4, ICBC USA launched a new bonus again. Both new and existing customers can earn $50 each for Checking and Saving. New customers only need to open an account and complete the r...
Centurion Lounge LaGuardia (LGA) Review: New York Amex Lounge
Centurion Lounge LaGuardia is among the very best domestic airport lounges in the US, with excellent food and solid service. Even compared with competitive international-terminal l...
Manhattan Hotel Series: Grand Hyatt New York
Grand Hyatt New York is still a solid hotel overall. The property has been nicely renovated, and with so many rooms, availability is plentiful. The location is especially strong, s...
Park Hyatt Tokyo Review
Overall, this hotel aims for a beyond-five-star, ultra-luxury standard, but in relative terms I’d only give it a passing grade....
JetBlue Mint First Class Experience: Los Angeles–Boston
On cross-country flights between the U.S. West Coast and East Coast, major airlines all offer fully lie-flat first-class products. This is especially convenient for passengers on t...
“Lightning-Fast Approval” Guide to Applying for a Malaysia eVisa from North America in 2019
Malaysia, located in the tropics, is a multicultural and multiethnic country. A large number of travelers from China visit Malaysia every year, so Malaysia has long offered China-f...