Mike a Bordo
Una completa conexión con la naturaleza – Singita Ebony
    Llegamos a nuestro último lodge en este viaje, después de un vuelo de 15min desde el Parque Nacional de Kruger, aterrizamos en Sabi Sand, es una reserva privada de 650 kilometros cuadrados que se encuentra adyacente a Kruger. Su nombre lo toma de los 2 ríos que delimitan...
Mike a Bordo
Lo mejor de Sudáfrica – El Safari completo en Singita Lebombo
    Empezamos con el Safari de tarde, lo primero que vimos fueron muchísimos hipopótamos justamente en el río debajo de mi suite.   Nos fuimos directo al sundowner en un lugar espectacular en esta reserva privada. Hoy es el cumpleaños de una de nuestras compañeras de aventura, nadie sabía...
Mike a Bordo
La mejor suite de Singita Lebombo
    Singita Lebombo toma su nombre por la cordillera que atraviesa esta región de Sudáfrica. Pero Lebombo es mejor conocida como “Tierra de leones”, debido a la alta población de felinos en esta zona.   Llegó el momento de seguir con nuestro viaje, y para disfrutar al máximo en...
Mike a Bordo
Desde que entras puedes percibir que está hecha con estándares demasiado altos. Está diseñada, para que familias completas pasen unas vacaciones de lujo e inolvidables.   Tiene en total 5 habitaciones, y a pesar de ser tan grande, no permiten a más de 10 personas debido a que tienen que...
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The Gate with Brian Cohen
Hilton Daily Food and Beverage Credit Information 2024
Since Thursday, July 1, 2021, members of Hilton Honors who have earned elite status receive the benefit of a daily credit for food and beverages at hotel and resort properties in the United States and Canada instead of a complimentary breakfast that was included in the room rate, with the...
One Mile at a Time
Snazzy: Inside Four Seasons’ Airbus A321LR Private Jet
While Four Seasons is primarily known for its luxury hotels, the brand also has a ”private jet” that operates some pretty amazing journeys. I recently had the chance to check out the plane that operates these flights during some downtime at Paine Field (just outside of Seattle), and wanted to...
Frequent Miler
Petra Marriott: Bottom Line Review
The ancient, rock-cut façades of Petra are on many travelers’ bucket lists and are a must-visit for anyone going to Jordan. Wadi Musa, the town that surrounds the entrance to Petra, is full of lodging options at all budget levels…but in high season the actual city can be a bit...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Miles & More increases their buy miles bonus to 50%
At the start of April Miles & More released their newest bonus of 40% for buying miles via their Bundle&Go option until the 30th of the month. Perhaps their uptake on that offer wasn’t great as the bonus has been increased to 50%! The landing page still makes references to...
View from the Wing
Cathay Pacific Considers New Rule: Business Class Passengers Must Bring Their Own Forks For Meals
Cathay Pacific is surveying customers on what sustainability practices they’d be willing to accept when they fly. Continue reading Cathay Pacific Considers New Rule: Business Class Passengers Must Bring Their Own Forks For Meals...
Grab a Mile
Review: Radisson Hotel Jodhpur
Because of the scheduling of the direct flight from Hyderabad to Jodhpur, I found myself staying in Jodhpur for three nights and making a reservation at the Radisson Jodhpur for the first night. As I had spent a decent amount of money to stay at the Umaid Bhavan Palace, I...
Points With a Crew
The cheapest and best way from Downtown Toronto to Toronto Airport (YYZ)
Looking for the cheapest, fastest or best way to get from Downtown Toronto to YYZ Airport? Learn how to get from Toronto to YYZ by ...
One Mile at a Time
Oakland Airport To Add “San Francisco Bay” To Name
A few weeks ago, plans were announced for Oakland Airport to have its name modified. The airport’s leadership approved this change last week, and now the city of San Francisco has filed a lawsuit.
Rapid Travel Chai
The Travel Summit: $25 off, Radisson Blu just released award nights, plus Ohtani (Toronto, April 26-28, 2024)
The Travel Summit, the biggest points event in Canada, returns to Toronto on April 26-28, 2024 for a weekend of points, points, points. The post The Travel Summit: $25 off, Radisson Blu just released award nights, plus Ohtani (Toronto, April 26-28, 2024) appeared first on Rapid Travel Chai.
Frequent Miler
AutoSlash launches HotelSlash: Free lifetime membership and $10-$20 off first booking
Update 4/18/24: HotelSlash is now offering a free lifetime membership when signing up for the service and using the promo code FREE4LIFE. In addition, when you use the code HSWELCOME, you’ll get $20 off a prepaid booking of $300+ or $10 off of a booking of $150-$300. If you ever...
Miles To Memories
Still The Best Out There – The State of Hilton Free Night Certificates
It's getting tougher to earn a Hilton free night certificate, but plenty of options still exist. And it remains my favorite cert of its kind. The post Still The Best Out There – The State of Hilton Free Night Certificates appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Cathay Pacific is Asking Frequent Flyers if They’d Be Willing to Bring Their Own Cutlery to Eat in Business Class
Like many airlines, Cathay Pacific is on a mission to try to make its fuel-guzzling business more sustainable. Much of the focus is on developing sustainable aviation fuels in a bid to slash CO₂. emissions, but there are lots of other sustainability initiatives that airlines are working on to make...
View from the Wing
Near-Miss at Reagan National Today As Air Traffic Control Error Put Two Planes On Collision Course
Wow. It appears that a Southwest Airlines flight and JetBlue flight came within approximately 300 feet of colliding on Washington Reagan National runway 4 this morning, when air traffic control instructed both planes to be there at the same time. Continue reading Near-Miss at Reagan National Today As Air Traffic...
Your Mileage May Vary
Dangerous Viral Plane Hack is Getting What it Deserves
I just have to ask – what is WRONG with Generation Z? They’ve got TikTok challenges up the ying-yang that are so stupidly dangerous. The “blackout challenge” (a.k.a. “pass-out challenge”)…
Frequent Miler
More easy rewards: Staples fee-free $200 Mastercard gift cards
Staples will again be offering $200 Mastercard Gift Cards with no purchase fee from Sunday, 4/21/24 through Saturday, 4/27/24. Note that the new limit of eight per customer per day is listed, but some may be able to purchase more at their local store. This promotion is good towards fixed-value $200...
One Mile at a Time
ATC Error Leads To Close Call At Washington National Airport
There was a very close call this morning at Washington National Airport (DCA), and I’m sure this will be investigated closely…
Miles To Memories
Maximizing 0% APR Offers, Turning Down An Amazing Retention Offer & Is The Disney Card Offer Good?
On this episode of the podcast we dive into a number of credit card related topics including turning down an amazing retention offer, a new 250K targeted bonus, 0% APR deals and why they can be good right now and whether the new Disney visa card discount is worth it....
Points With a Crew
Which Chase Ink card is best? (Up to 100,000 points or $1,000)
There are 4 Chase Ink cards with increased bonuses right now (up to $1,000 or 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points). The best Chase Ink card is probably...
Live and Let’s Fly
Spirit Airlines Employee Drops F-Bomb On Rude Passenger In South Florida
A Spirit Airlines employee in Florida lost her cool when a passenger purportedly cursed her out, returning an F-bomb with one of her own…on camera. Passenger And Spirit Airlines Employee Exchange F-Bomb In Ft. Lauderdale We don’t know what prompted the terse exchange, but video begins in what appears to...
The Bulkhead Seat
Air Canada Adds Six New Flights and Increases Service to Europe and Asia
Air Canada announced today that it’s increasing international capacity by 30% to Asia-Pacific destinations… The post Air Canada Adds Six New Flights and Increases Service to Europe and Asia appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
Marriott Cancun Reopens as All-Inclusive Resort But I Wouldn’t Stay There Yet
The first Marriott-branded all-inclusive property in the world opened in Cancun, Mexico. In March 2023, the 450-room Marriott Cancun closed for renovations. Located in the Cancun hotel zone, It was…
One Mile at a Time
New Southwest Brand Campaign: “The Big Flex”
Southwest Airlines has just unveiled a new brand campaign, which is the carrier’s largest in nearly a decade…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 30 Percent at Universal Orlando Resort With Daily Getaways — April 18, 2024
You can save up to 30 percent on the purchase of tickets or experiences to Universal Orlando Resort through the Daily Getaways of today, Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 1:00 in the afternoon Eastern Daylight Time — and you have four different offers from which to choose... The post Save Up...
View from the Wing
Barcelona’s Radical Move: Erasing Bus Routes To Shield Locals From Tourists [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Barcelona’s Radical Move: Erasing Bus Routes To Shield Locals From Tourists [Roundup]...
Mike a Bordo
Mi travesía por África – Día 2 en Singita Pamushana
    En este segundo día en Singita Pamushana nos levantamos muy temprano, te despiertan a las 5 de la mañana para que estés listo en el lobby a las 5:30 y salgamos a más tardar a las 6 de la mañana al safari.   Nuestro primer encuentro del día...
Mike a Bordo
Mi travesía por África – Día 1 en Singita Pamushana
Estoy muy emocionado de estar de regreso en África, pero aún más por la experiencia que vamos a vivir durante los siguientes 8 días. Visitaremos varios campamentos de Singita, la compañía de safaris de ultra lujo. Estos lodges se encuentran en diferentes reservas naturales entre Sudáfrica y Zimbabwe. Nuestra primera...
Mike a Bordo
¿Qué te imaginas cuando piensas en Bali?
Fui a bali con un gordo peludo y chichón . Bali es magia, Bali es su gente que te sonríe con el corazón, Bali es lo profundo de sus templos milenarios. La famosa isla de Bali es uno de los destinos más famosos a nivel mundial en el mundo del...
Mike a Bordo
Este hotel es un paraíso de Bali
Este hotel es un paraíso de Bali . . Si el paraíso existe, sin duda este hotel está ubicado en medio de él. El Ritz Carlton Mandapa es mucho más que un hotel de lujo, es un recinto que fue diseñado para convivir en perfecta armonía con la naturaleza de...
Mike a Bordo
El hotel más Instagrameable de Bali
El hotel más Instagrameable de Bali . . «No se siente como una experiencia de check-in, sino más bien una transición a otro mundo, bienvenida por las personas más amigables de la Tierra». Cuando viajamos al Sudeste Asiático podemos tomar unos días para visitar Indonesia, o concretamente la isla de...
Mike a Bordo
El mejor hotel de Phuket
El Mejor hotel de Phuket. Melia Phuket Mai Khao, Tailandia . Desde el año 2021 visitamos uno de los más nuevos hoteles de Phuket. El Melia Phuket Mai Khao. Me ha dejado fascinado y lo recomiendo ampliamente para sus próximas visitas. Incluso, fue mi elección para el retorno en esta...
Mike a Bordo
Así son los Mercados más famosos de Bangkok
Mi nueva experiencia por los mercados de Bangkok . En mi nuevo viaje por el magnífico país asiático, pudimos recorrer nuevos mercados en la capital de Tailandia. Seguramente Bangkok tiene más mercados por toda la ciudad; sin embargo, nos concentramos en visitar los más famosos, curiosos y sin duda, los...
Mike a Bordo
Una suerte Toledo en mi viaje a Monterrey
Una suerte Toledo en mi viaje a Monterrey . Hace unos días tuve que hacer un viaje a Monterrey, fue algo de último minuto y el inicio bastante caótico porque 2 veces en días diferentes me cancelaron mi vuelo a causa de las cenizas del #Popocatépetl. La segunda protección que...