Dear Travel Diary,
Hello! Welcome to the Chai Bear Archive.
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This archive is categorized by location (up to June 2020) via the continents & countries we visited. Under each location, it’s listed in order of the most recent to the page’s inception. Enjoy this time travel!
North America
United States
California
Déjà vu, We’re on the Ellen Show again!
Louis Vuitton X Instagram Heaven
W Hollywood vs. W Beverly Hills – which locale vibe is better?
Coachella 2019 AMEX Platinum House
Tomoko Spa – Japanese Luxury in Beverly Hills
I’m on the Ellen Show! (Guest post)
LAX Star Alliance First Class “VVIP” Private Room
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown
JetSuiteX Shared Private Jet Experience
Coachella 2018 AMEX Platinum House
Saison the 3 Michelin Star Dining Experience
South Coast Plaza Private Events
Marriott Newport Coast Villas (Vacation ownership property)
Afternoon Tea Showdown: Langham vs. Peninsula Hotel
Access Lounge at South Coast Plaza
Porsche Experience Los Angeles
Florida
Hyatt Centric South Beach vs. The Confidante Miami
Nevada
AMEX Centurion Lounge Las Vegas
The Spa at The Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas (Waldorf Astoria ownership as of 2018)
Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas (Waldorf Astoria ownership as of 2018)
New York
Delta One TransContinental Business Class
Oregon
Texas
Canada
Asia
China
Air China Beijing First Class Lounge
BlackSwan Beijing Afternoon Tea
Hong Kong
Renaissance Hong Kong Studio Corner Suite
AMEX Centurion Lounge Hong Kong
The Pier Day Suites at Cathay Pacific’s First Class Lounge
The Wing Private Cabana at Cathay Pacific’s First Class Lounge
The Deck, Cathay Pacific’s Newest Hong Kong Lounge
Cathay Pacific First Class Lounges
Japan
ANA First Class – Chloe’s 1st Flight!
Japan Airlines First Class Lounge
ANA Suite Lounge (Guest Post)
ANA First Class (Guest Post)
Singapore Airlines New First Class LAX-NRT
Korea
Asiana Business Class Lounge in Seoul Korea
Korean Air A330 Prestige Class
Qatar
Best in the World? Qatar Airways Al Safwa First Class Lounge
Roundtrip Luxury High in Qatar Airways Qsuites LAX-DOH
Qatar Airways Qsuites is First Class in Business (Preview)
Singapore
Singapore’s Jewel at Changi – World’s Best Airport
Singapore Grand Prix Formula 1
Singapore Airlines New Suite Class Experience
Taiwan
EVA Air Hello Kitty Special Jet in Royal Laurel Class
EVA Air Taipei Infinity Lounge
China Airlines Flagship Dynasty Lounge
China Airlines Premium Business Class
EVA Royal Laurel vs. China Airlines Premium Business Class
Thailand
Diamond Lounge at Gaysorn Mall Bangkok
Thai Airways First Class Lounge & Spa
Thai Airways B747-400 Vintage First Class
Six Senses Yao Noi Phuket (Remote island)
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa (Vacation ownership property)
United Arab of Emirates
Etihad Apartment vs. Emirates A380 First Class
St. Regis Dubai (No longer Marriott property as of 2018 😦 )
W Dubai (No longer Marriott property as of 2018 😦 )
Etihad First Class Lounge & Spa
Australia
Sydney Qantas First Class Lounge
Europe
Amsterdam
Belgium
Tomorrowland’s Sofitel Brussels Global Journey Hotel Package
France
Air France TransAtlantic Business Class
Germany
I’m back! Lufthansa A380 First Class
Lufthansa First Class Lounge in Munich
Lufthansa First Class Experience
Lufthansa First Class Terminal Lounge in Frankfurt
Porsche Lufthansa First Class Excitement Autobahn
Monaco
Poland
Spain
Switzerland
SWISS First Class Lounge in Zürich
United Kingdom
London Heathrow’s “Secret VIP” Personal Shopper Lounge
So expensive… paying cash for American Airlines RT Business Class to London
American Flagship TransAtlantic Business Class LHR-LAX
Food for Thought(s)
Chloe’s favorite flight attendants
I’m turning 2 years old! Waah, is this my last fancy flight with mommy? (Guest post)
Travel is a privilege… never take it for granted
Redeem your Marriott 35K Free Nights at a Category 6 Hotel
Shortcut to Marriott Platinum Status without a single hotel stay
Success again! Europe trip for almost free thanks to Flight Delay
A Look Back at Our Travels for this Decade
Inside Look at the TPG Awards 2019
I’m ready to fly fancy! Should I use my miles for Business or First Class?
AMEX Business Platinum ($2700 value) WeWork Global Perk
First time in a Hostel is like a Terrace House Experience
Rolls Royce, Bentley, German Car services for First Class Flights & Hotels
Worth it?! Paying Cash for Infant First Class
Today is my 1st Birthday! (Guest post)
Marriott Timeshare Vacation Club Points Explained
Wow, I’m Lifetime Platinum for Marriott Bonvoy!
Best Designer First Class Pajamas
Goodbye SPG, you will be missed…
Flight Compensation Regulation EC 261/2004 (EU Law)
June 2020 – Jan 2021 Archives
PYGMY Masks for your next First Class travels
How to come out ahead for 2020
EVA Air Quarantine Journey to Thailand in Economy Class
Mövenpick Bangkok Quarantine Hotel Experience (Part 1)
Mövenpick Bangkok Quarantine Hotel Experience (Part 2)
Cost Breakdown of Thailand Alternative Stay Quarantine
Insane Marriott Promotion for Thai Residents at the St. Regis Bangkok
Thai Airways Flight to Nowhere Airplane Restaurant
Just like old times… Emirates Boeing 777 First Class
Game Changer?! Emirates New First Class Private Suite
End of an era… farewell Singapore A380 Original Suite Class
Soneva Kiri Private Island Experience
Keemla the most Instagrammable glamping hotel
A tale of two countries… #vanlife vs. #suitelife
Our favorite couples massage in Thailand
How seniors can get China Airlines top tier Emerald/Paragon status for 10 years
Chai Bear World 