Destinations

Before we get going, I just want to clarify one point: this was my first time lodging at anything that resembles an all-inclusive resort. Never have liked the idea of them, and still don’t. Nevertheless, the Mara Serena Safari Lodge did a relatively decent job of warming me to the idea. …

This post was born from a bit of frustration. Furthermore, this post really doesn’t have much to do with award travel. Rather, it’s more of an open letter to those who make comments like “must be nice”, “wish I could afford that” or “someone is spoiled” in response to any …

Straight to the point: Lisbon is an overlooked European travel destination. In 2015, over 3.5 million tourists descended on the city. However, far more visitors head south to the Algarve rather than the capital. I recently had the privilege of visiting this European gem. Having never traveled to Portugal, I …

Most people don’t think travel and working out can co-exist. Perhaps at one time that was true, as even hotels with weights, treadmills and stationary bikes weren’t the most enjoyable venues spend time sweating away in. But with the advent of modern technology, there is now an app for jetsetters, …

Several Italian cities have banned items from food trucks to eating on the steps of museums. The country is changing its stance on some of tourists’ traditional holiday habits, but is it a good thing? In Milan Just when you thought it was safe to go to the Duomo di …

What’s the difference between a resort and a hotel? I’m struggling here too. Perhaps travelers from a bygone era viewed the resort as the destination and the hotel as the accomodation. Despite their historical differences, the two terms have converged over the last couple decades. Many hotels offer “resort-like” amenities, …

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 …

I’ve been traveling for over 10 years now, and within that time I’ve noticed one major change – technology! Tech has changed travel in a number of ways, some for the better, some for the worse. So, here are 5 ways the 21st century is changing the way we move …

The Road to Santiago, or, more eloquently, El Camino de Santiago, traverses Spain, leading those who walk its routes to the city of Santiago de Compostela. Popularly known as pilgrims, travelers from all over the world walk the path. Since being made famous by a number of books based on …

2016 was the year of “staycations,” but 2017 is all about getting off the beaten track. Be adventurous, get out of your comfort zone and experience the real, local culture of a country. One great way to experience local culture is to indulge in some of the street foods. When …