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TBT: The OTHER road to Machu Picchu
(Throwback Thursdays are a new feature here at asthejoeflies. They are stories from my travel experiences with zero regard to miles and points. Hopefully they inspire you, eithe..
TBT: Wine Tasting in the Uco Valley
(Throwback Thursdays are a new feature here at asthejoeflies. They are stories from my travel experiences with zero regard to miles and points. Hopefully they inspire you, eith..
Award Booking Tips overheard at FT4RL
So I made a rookie mistake presenting at FT4RL – too many slides! I had to rush through a few of my points on booking awards so I thought I’d
Hyatt Regency Aruba Report Spa and Casino Impressions
Now that I’m a family man, we’ve been gravitating towards the Caribbean more and more. Shorter flights, nice beaches, and less hassle overall. Last year we visited Turks and Cai..
TBT: Sunrise on Mount Fuji (Mount Fuji, Part 2)
(Throwback Thursdays are a new feature here at asthejoeflies. They are stories from my travel experiences with zero regard to miles and points. Hopefully they inspire you, eithe..
TBT: My travel obsession began in 90 degree heat
High above Praiano
Throwback Thursdays are a new feature here at asthejoeflies. They are stories from my travel experiences with zero regard to miles and points. Hopefully they i..
Ninja Battle of Eastern Carrier Business Class! (Part 1)
My name is Dan, and I am a friend and avid follower of the “asthejoeflies” blog. As one of Joe-sensei’s top protégés in the points and miles game, Joe has
Delta Skymiles are not Useless
Delta gets a bad rap, and rightfully so. Delta miles are difficult to use, they switched to a revenue based system first, etc. etc. yada yada yada. Despite all that,
Turks and Caicos Food: Expensive Eats
Pork tenderloin at Coco Bistro
I thought eating in Bora Bora was expensive, but Turks and Caicos can give that island a run for its money. In this post I’ll be
Turks and Caicos: Villa del Mar
All day every day
This post will be part hotel review, part Turks and Caicos review, mostly due to the fact that we spent 95% of our time at the hotel.
Using Flexibility to Find Premium Award Space to Australia and New Zealand Part 2 (Skyteam)
I wrote last week about how, if you’re flexible enough, you can use United miles to get to Oceania in premium cabins. Today I’m going to write about how you can
Turks and Caicos: Getting to Paradise
We just got back from a family trip to Turks and Caicos. Rather than do a full trip report (for reasons that should quickly become apparent), I thought I’d just
Using Flexibility to Find Premium Award Space to Australia and New Zealand
Kenny has written extensively about how Virgin Australia is a bit of a gold mine for travel to Australia/Oceania using Delta or Virgin America miles. Virgin Australia remains the..
Basic Rules of the Road for International Travel
I do a lot of international travel. I write a lot about international travel. But I also see lots of foundational questions about international travel, whether it be via ..
Remember to Check Award Space Regularly: Slightly Discounted Business Class on Asiana A380
Halfway around the world for 70,000 miles in business class (gcmap.com)
When friends ask me about awards they want to book – the resourceful ones often want to learn how to
Home for the Holidays: Conclusion and Cathay Pacific Pajamas Giveaway
A quick shower at the Admiral’s club before our flight
We had a great trip to Taiwan and Hong Kong with our toddler M in tow. Things weren’t always smooth, but
Home for the Holidays: Cathay Pacific First Class with a Toddler
Browsing the duty free magazine
I was excited about our entire trip back to Asia – but I was most excited about flying Cathay Pacific first class. I managed to snag
Home for the Holidays: Hyatt Regency Tsim Sha Tsui Regency Suite Review
This super long window was pretty nice
Like in Taiwan, I booked a cash and points room at the Hyatt Regency Tsim Sha Tsui and confirmed a suite upgrade using my Diamond
Home for the Holidays: Eating in Hong Kong
Obviously, one of the main draws of Hong Kong is the food. For me, it’s always a matter of balancing good food with nostalgic food from when I was a
Home for the Holidays: Finding Peace and Quiet in Hong Kong
Home…for a time
As you may have gathered, Hong Kong can be very crowded. But there is definitely peace and quiet to be had, if you’re willing to look. On this
Home for the Holidays: Hong Kong Disneyland with a Toddler
Hong Kong Disneyland
I’ve read reports that Hong Kong Disneyland can be pretty empty compared to the theme parks in the States. I totally believed that to be true, but I
Home for the Holidays: Hong Kong Disneyland with a Toddler
Hong Kong Disneyland
I’ve read reports that Hong Kong Disneyland can be pretty empty compared to the theme parks in the States. I totally believed that to be true, but I
Home for the Holidays: Typical Hong Kong Tourist Activities
Christmas decorations at the Peninsula hotel
I thought I’d take a brief break in the trip report to hit on some of the typical tourist destinations in Hong Kong. As I’ve