If Bora Bora is your dream destination, you probably have your sights set on one of the overwater bungalows at a beachfront property, and for good reason! But if you have an extended stay—perhaps you’re writing a book alone or spending time hiking and exploring the island—then you might want a more accessible and affordable place to stay. When we … Read More
Review: Intercontinental Thalasso, Bora Bora
Our week in French Polynesia was set into motion by the announcement of the devaluation of the IHG free night certificates. We immediately set our sights on Bora Bora, knowing this would offer the best redemption value for our certificates before they devalued. Intercontinental operates two properties on Bora Bora and we were lucky to get to stay on both … Read More
Review: Intercontinental Le Moana, Bora Bora
Our week in French Polynesia was set into motion by the announcement of the devaluation of the IHG credit card free night certificates. Previously these free night certificates could be used to book any property in IHG’s portfolio, but the devaluation capped the rewards to properties costing 40,000 IHG points or less. We immediately set our sights on Bora Bora, … Read More
Park Hyatt Zanzibar Review: Luxury in the Heart of Stone Town
Following our trek to Everest Base Camp, we were looking to spend a few days resting and recuperating before heading home, and Zanzibar caught our attention as a beach destination with great award flight availability and hotel options we could book with points. Scanning our options, the Park Hyatt Zanzibar stuck out for its great location in the heart of … Read More
Review: Peak Design 45L Travel Backpack After a Two Week Europe Trip
In my previous post about the Peak Design 45L Travel Backpack, I detailed its features and how I was liking the backpack so far on the short trips I had taken it. I recently returned from a two-and-a-half week trip to Spain and Portugal and now have a much better idea on how to backpack performs for extended travel. Many … Read More
Review: Iberia A330-300 ORD to MAD Business Class Review
Last summer Iberia launched a promotion that awarded 9,000 Iberia Avios with every flight purchase. They capped it at a total of 10 awards, or a total of 90,000 bonus Avios that can be earned. Some bloggers read the fine print and discovered that the points would be awarded after booking the flight, not after taking the flight which is … Read More
Peak Design 45L Travel Backpack First Impressions
My go-to travel backpack has been the Osprey Farpoint 70L for the last several years, and I’ve written before on its features and why I think it makes a good international carry on backpack. However, I always keep up with the latest offerings from the travel backpack space, and Peak Design‘s Kickstarter-funded Travel Line caught my attention. Encompassing a 45L … Read More
Airbnb Review: La Casita at Maison Azul, Merida
Merida is an ideal town for a romantic getaway, with its charming Spanish colonial architecture and foodie delights. There are plenty of options for lodging in a restored colonial style home, but we are here to tell you that this home is the one you’re going to want to book as soon as possible. If the pics alone don’t convince … Read More
Review: Qatar Airways A350 Business Class Boston to Doha for $12!
Qatar Airways has emerged as one of the best airlines in the world. The Middle East carrier serves many destinations around the world through it’s hub in Doha. Earlier in 2017, Skytrax designated Qatar Airways the Best Airline in the World, so with a trip to India in the works, we were excited to try out the World’s Best Business … Read More
Review: EVA Air Royal Laurel Class 777-300ER Taipei to Houston for only $80!
EVA Air is mostly known for their quirky Hello Kitty decorated planes, but they also carry the distinction of being one of the 10 best airlines in the world and a SKYTRAX designated 5-star airline. When looking for our return flights home, EVA Air presented an opportunity to try another of the world’s best airlines for minimal cost using points … Read More