Flying Around the World on Emirates, and Korean Airlines (for the over water portions). Maps generated by the Great Circle Mapper - copyright © Karl L. Swartz.

Rounding the World for a second time

 The first time I went around the world, I wasn’t nearly as “smart” on this miles and points stuff. I had low or mid-tier status with United, and had happened upon an incredible itinerary with an attractive cost for flights. In fact, it also leveraged Singapore Airlines’ San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong (HKG) fifth…

Breakfast delivery set up by Pavan at the Hyatt Regency Delhi

Saturday Special: The Hyatt Regency Delhi

 We incorporated stays at the Hyatt Regency Delhi at the beginning and end of a short 74 hour trip to India in September, 2013.Reason for ChoosingI hate to say it, but as I recall, this was the only available Hyatt in Delhi, and we were looking to retain Diamond Status. That said, even though we…

When a hotel determines your destination

 As funny as this may sound, there are times that I will choose my destination based on the hotel. As you can see from some of our Saturday Specials, here, here, and here, we try to stay in hotels that we have status at.To that end, I’m planning a trip for later this month, and my wife…