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With every redemption, there comes a new strategy. In this case, the goal was to get my family overseas from Canada to Singapore. After several weeks of searching, I came up with a redemption that offers outsized value and comfort for the family. It also offers something that’s made my travel partners really excited about. Read on to see what we ended up redeeming. Trip Introduction: Singapore & Ko Samui, Thailand via… Read More
I had wanted to visit Alaska for downhill skiing for quite some time. While most people visit through a coastal cruise in the middle of the summer, my goal was to visit Alaska in the spring season to take in downhill skiing at Alyeska ski resort in addition to see some other activities. Since the tourist season pretty much shuts down outside of summertime, how would I put together a trip to… Read More
The South of France always holds a special place in my heart. The Rhônes Alpes Region was my home to business school residencies in Grenoble, France. During that period in my early thirties, I was able to spend some time exploring the Cote d’Azur region, including travels through Nice and Monaco. I am happy that I get to return to this region for a repeat visit. Trip Introduction: Cote d’Azur, France &… Read More
After waiting around for several years for international travel to re-open, and a general lack of reward availability for business class cabins, I decided that I had to change course when it came to planning to travel. In this case, frequent flier points became the preferred currency of choice, as you could easily cancel a business class ticket, without worrying about your currency being stuck and held with the airlines for several… Read More
At times, a great discounted travel opportunity comes up that becomes the genesis of a new trip. While I was searching around for something to do in this pandemic disrupted travel environment, I came across a great international business class fare from Western North America to Europe. Without much hesitation, we booked ourselves into a trip to France, Jordan and Israel. Read on to see how we put it all together. Trip… Read More
On select routes, British Airways continues to maintain an international First Class cabin in four class aircraft consisting of World Traveller (economy), World Traveller Plus (premium economy), Club World (business class) and First Class. The only way to make a British Airways First Class event even more special is to experience it on their Airbus 380 offering on select routes. We were able to gain access to this First Class offering on… Read More
The Emirates First Class Cabin on the Airbus 380-800 is one of the most featured First Class suites in the sky. The experience includes a First Class Shower Suite, a private cabin with doors, and a stand up bar at the rear of the first class deck that is shared with economy. We redeemed Alaska Mileage Plan miles for a 16 hour experience in Emirates First Class. How did it fare for… Read More
An Emirates First Class award is one of the most aspirational award redemptions in the world today. The Emirates Airbus 380 aircrafts feature shower suites, a stand up bar and an excellent first class experience. As one of the largest operators of the Airbus 380, it’s is available on many of its long haul international routes. We had the experience to test out this world class experience on their route between Mauritius… Read More
Thai Airways is one of the few remaining airlines within Star Alliance to continue to offer a first class cabin. The experience is a little “off perfect”, but still a really enjoyable adventure that is worth trying at least once or twice in your travelling career. When you add the meaningful hospitality of the Thai crew, it makes the experience all that more enjoyable. This post is one chapter in our Around… Read More
Asiana First Class offered among the most attentive service ever. It’s likely the highest service levels in First Class amongst Star Alliance carriers with traditional and elegant service delivery. This post is one chapter in our Around the World in Star Alliance First Class via China, Thailand and Spain. This trip was booked using Air Canada Aeroplan miles. For more information on how this trip was booked, please see our trip introduction… Read More
This post is one chapter in our trip to New York City via Cathay Pacific First Class. This trip was booked using American Airlines AAdvantage miles and Starwood Preferred Guest points. For more information on how this trip was booked, please see our trip introduction here. For other parts of the trip, please see this index. If you enjoyed this post, please follow us directly or on social media on Facebook, Twitter… Read More
Read More from this Trip Introduction: Christmas Markets in Germany via British Airways and Lufthansa First Class SkyTeam International Lounge, Vancouver International Airport Cathay Pacific Lounge, Vancouver International Airport British Airways Galleries Lounge, Vancouver International Airport British Airways First Class: Vancouver – London Heathrow Terminal 3 British Airways Concorde Room: London Heathrow Terminal 5 British Airways Club Europe: London Heathrow Terminal 5 – Munich Le Meridien Munich, Munich, Germany Christmas Markets in… Read More
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