Most people think of gorgeous Bora Bora when they hear the words “overwater bungalow.” They might also falsely assume the destination is generally off limits due to it’s prohibitively high price tag. Of course, being points and miles travelers, we know this isn’t the case whatsoever. However, that is for …
Read More »How Might a Chinese Carrier Handle an Overbooked Flight?
By now, you’ve probably heard all the outrage, horror and Twitter zings surrounding America’s least favorite legacy carrier, United. Of course, we’re talking about #bumpgate, and how they forcibly removed a passenger from one of their allegedly overbooked flights. In our homeland, as well as in other countries, it has opened up …
Read More »Traveling Abroad in the Trump Era
Years ago, Americans were perceived as the most boorish travelers in the World. Our loud voices and poor manners abroad, particularly when it came to understanding other cultures, were the butt of many jokes. Then for a time, we enjoyed a brief respite from that unsavory title. It was reclaimed …
Read More »First in Business – Qatar Introduces Qsuite
Ever traveled domestic first class before and thought, “This is the life?” Then you need to see Qatar Airways’ brand new Business Class product. Called “a new level of luxury,” it’s quite possible that if you have the good fortune to travel via Qatar’s Qsuite, no other business class product …
Read More »12 Destinations Perfect for Solo Travel
No need for a travel companion – these places are perfect for a party of one! Solo travel at it’s best. Want to see the world, but don’t have a partner in crime? Some of the best experiences you’ll ever have will be jetting off to somewhere new to experience …
Read More »What To Pack For Asia
Wondering what to pack for Asia? You’ll have to think about the climate, the places you’re visiting, and the time of year to ensure your wardrobe matches the weather. Comfortable shoes for lots of walking and your toiletries are all things I’m sure you’ve already thought about. But here are a …
Read More »A Caribbean Valentines Day – Our Guide to Resorts
Love is in the air! Get your chance at romance by escaping to these romantic resorts and making this year a Caribbean Valentines Day Valentine’s Day is on everyone’s mind. Flowers, chocolates, jewelry. These are all fine gifts but the best gift of all is a romantic Caribbean escape for you …
Read More »Spring Break in Seoul Using Points
Seoul is a spectacularly vibrant city, filled with plenty of things to do. From a bounty of historical sites to shopping the most must-have-now fashions, it’s a wonderful place to find yourself. But it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg to discover one of the world’s most …
Read More »Pilot Training: Inside the World of Maneuvers and Flight Checks
Pilots are an interesting subject of discussion, because their 9 to 5 isn’t exactly 9 to 5. It requires so much more than simply steering the aircraft. I sat down with one of my favorite pilots and asked him all about what he does. In one of the most fascinating …
Read More »What it’s like Becoming a Chinese Pilot in the US?
Have you ever seen the inside of a cockpit? The amount of instruments, knobs and levers is astounding, at least to a non-pilot. But to a pilot, understanding and being able to use everything surrounding them on the display panel is essential. One look at the cockpit reveals that flying …
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