Tag: amenities
Renovation in Progress for Air France La Premiere First Class Lounge in Paris
Air France is famous for its La Premiere first class, providing one of the finest first class ground and inflight experiences in the world. A key feature is the La Premiere Lounge, which is scheduled for a renovation beginning February 2, 2026. The lounge will shut down for renovations after 2 PM on most days,…
Waldorf Astoria Debuts in Minsk, Belarus With Minimal Hilton Exposure
**192-room Waldorf Astoria Minsk Now Open** The Waldorf Astoria Minsk, located in Belarus, was inaugurated on December 18, 2025. Belarus, which has strong ties to Russia, has found itself more isolated from the EU due to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, even as its leadership seeks to improve connections with the West. This hotel is positioned…
Uncovering the Advantages of Marriott’s $23K Ambassador Elite Status
About a year ago, I recounted my journey to obtaining Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador status, which is the highest tier of elite status in the program. I had actually held this status for several years before the pandemic (going back to the Starwood Preferred Guest era), but with the evolution of Marriott Bonvoy, I was eager…
