Our first night was comfortable, although a little restless, as we were halfway around the globe and in the exact opposite time zone than the one from which we left. The Oberoi’s comfortable bed and soft linens coaxed us back to sleep despite the urge to get up at 3:00 in the morning. By 5:00Continue reading “A Luxurious First Day in Dubai”
Category Archives: COVID travel
Over the Pole
I, for one, am normally of the opinion that the less said about an international flight, the better. They’re generally more grueling than sitting in a chair ought to be, a long, uncomfortable slog in tight proximity to 300 other people. But a couple of things made this direct Emirates flight from Seattle to DubaiContinue reading “Over the Pole”
Next Stop: Dubai
It snowed in Seattle on departure day. Not just a few flurries – one of those snow days that can potentially shut the city down. We kept an eye on the accumulating snow outside of our hotel window as we sipped champagne for breakfast (not too much, as we didn’t want to be dehydrated onContinue reading “Next Stop: Dubai”
Subtract Some Glamour: Pre-Travel Testing Do’s and Don’ts
Remember the before times, when you could simply purchase a ticket, book a hotel, pack and head out? Sigh… In preparation for our recent trip to Dubai, we did all the planning and booking you usually take care of before a trip, and then we scheduled our COVID-PCR tests. Our departure was scheduled on SaturdayContinue reading “Subtract Some Glamour: Pre-Travel Testing Do’s and Don’ts”
Add Some Glamour 