(Massive Trip Report) Amsterdam, Berlin, Vienna, and Rome in 2 Weeks
Good morning everyone! Thanks to jet lag and time zones, I’m bringing you this massive trip report at 5AM PST. Are you ready? Let’s go!
Read the entire trip report here.
US Airways Dine Fresh Lunch Boxes are Deliciously Overpriced
Good morning, it is currently 4AM PST, gotta love jet-lag and time zones, right?
Before my flight from Amsterdam to Philadelphia, I received an email from US Airways about purchasing a Dine Fresh meal before boarding. When I clicked on the email to learn more about their food options, I was immediately shocked at the price of 1 meal was $21.99!
I decided I would bite the bullet and order this meal so I could test how the food tasted and whether or not I should purchase another Dine Fresh meal in the future.
Fast forward to a few minutes after takeoff, a flight attendant brought a big black box (not that “Black Box”) full of food. It looked a lot fancier than other (free) meals I had received on other flights.
After opening up the box, I was surprised by the variety inside.
(Hotel Review) Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport (Club Carlson 55 Euros/Night)
After a short flight from Rome, I stayed at a very affordable airport hotel. The hotel has a complimentary airport shuttle to/from the hotel and the airport that leaves every 30 minues. It runs from 6AM to midnight every day. Unfortunately, my flight landed after midnight and the airport shuttle was no longer running.
I ended up taking a taxi from the aiport to the hotel that cost 25 Euros, which seems like a lot for such a short trip.
(Hotel Review) Radisson Blu Rome (44,000 Club Carlson Points/Night)
After a short, windy walk from Hotel De Monti (hotel review), we arrived at the Radisson Blu Rome. It is right next to Termini Train Station. I booked 2 nights at this hotel a few weeks ago with my Club Carlson points (planning/booking process). After my stay last week at the Radisson Blu Amsterdam (hotel review), I didn’t know what to expect.
In the lobby, you can see the old Roman building that used to exist where the Radisson Blu is currently located.
(Hotel Review) Hotel De Monti in Rome with Breakfast in Bed for 64 Euros/Night
Good evening from Rome! I am going to give a hat tip to Trip Advisor for this one. I found this gem of a bed and breakfast for 64 Euros a night. Room rates are even cheaper now, only $55 for tomorrow’s stay. Don’t let the price fool you, this bed and breakfast is one of the best hotels in Rome. According to Trip Advisor, it is the 24th best hotel, out of more than 1,200 hotels in Rome!
The coolest part of this hotel is that they bring you breakfast to your room every morning. This is what we had for breakfast the first morning: biscottis, croissants, yogurt, hot cocoa, 2 glasses of orange juice, cappuccino, toast, prosciutto, Nutella, and marmalade.
