Check Guides

Below are checklists of the factors that we consider when reviewing and rating the respective aspects of our travel experiences.

Destination

  • Ease of Travel
    • Routes available (to / from and within destination)
    • Time
    • Cost
  • Activites
    • Variety
  • Cost vs Value

Hotel / Airbnb

  • Cleanliness: Room / Common Areas / Gym / Spa
    • Dust / Hair / Stains on general surface areas:
      Table tops, window sills, shower, toilet, bed sheets / covers, towels, etc…
    • Bed Bugs:
      Matress and the bed frame
    • Toiletries:
      Individually packaged and new
    • Tidiness:
      Things are arranged neatly and in their customary places
  • Amenities
    • Spaciousness
    • Toiletries
    • WiFi
    • Pool
    • Gym
    • Bar / Restaurant
    • Valet
    • Spa
  • Service: Engaging / Friendly / Professional / Knowledgeable / Sincere
    • Front Desk
    • Bell Service
    • House Keeping
    • Food and Beverage / Room Service
    • Spa
  • Aesthetics
    • Design / Layout
    • Decor
  • Cost vs Value

Restaurant

  • Cleanliness
    • Food
    • Servers
    • Plates / Glasses / Silverware
    • Seats / Floors / Kitchen (if open)
    • Tidiness
  • Food
    • Taste
    • Appeal
    • Execution
    • Creativeness
    • Cohesiveness
    • Proportions
  • Service: Engaging / Friendly / Professional / Knowledgeable / Sincere
    • Reservations / Booking
    • Hosts
    • Wait Staff
  • Aesthetics
    • Design / Layout
    • Decor
  • Cost vs Value

Airline

  • Cleanliness: Gate / Lounge / Seat / Lavatory
    • Dust / Hair / Stains on general surface areas:
      Seat, armrests, headrest, remote, screen, tray table, seat pockets, carpet, surrounding areas, etc…
    • Tidiness
  • Amenities
    • Spaciousness
    • Toiletries
    • WiFi
    • Outlets
    • On-board entertainment
    • Food and Beverage / Alcohol
    • Baggage allowance
    • Lounge access
  • Service: Engaging / Friendly / Professional / Knowledgeable / Sincere
    • Reservations / Booking
    • Check-in
    • Gate
    • In-flight
    • Delays / Notifications
  • Aesthetic: Check-in, Gate, Lounge, Plane
    • Design / Layout
    • Decor
  • Cost vs Value