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…

Saturday Special: Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa

 In April 2014, we took a weekend trip with my parents to celebrate my mom’s birthday. We all wanted to go back to Key West and figured it would be easier and cheaper to fly Southwest down. They have since cancelled service directly into Key West.Reason for ChoosingLocation, location, location.  Really it is in a great location.…

Weekly Travel News Roundup: Aug 29, 2014

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Balance and Beginners

Ok, so the title isn’t the best, but I couldn’t figure out a better title.IntroductionI am finding more and more, that I’m encountering folks–good folks–that hear of our great hobby and want to find to learn more. Personally, I’d love to point them right here, but lets be honest, I’m not really writing for the…

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…

Weekly Travel News Roundup: August 22, 2014

The Weekly News Roundup is a collection of headlines from around the internet that caught the attention of the Tagging Miles team. Content on these blogs do not necessarily reflect the positions of Tagging Miles, and should not be considered endorsements. Have a great story we should read? Contact us now and let us know! Do…