This morning, Airbnb unveiled their latest expansion of Airbnb Experiences – Airbnb Adventures, which opens the door for travelers to truly immerse themselves into 200 of the most unique and transformational “bucket-list worthy” travel and cultural multi-day expeditions you could think of. Travelers can now enjoy a six day Galapagos Slow Food Safari, experience the … [Read More…]

October is breast cancer awareness month, and there are always many ways to show your support. If you’re looking for a unique and fun charitable travel opportunity, you can bid for all inclusive stay in a pink suite! In support of finding a cure for breast cancer, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is auctioning an … [Read More…]

I’ve been an American Express Card Member in good standing for over 10 years. In the past, I’ve had various travel friends tell me they’ve been surprised by “appreciation gifts” from American Express from time-to-time. The gifts usually seemed to pop up during the holidays and ranged from gift cards to AmEx restaurants and merchants, … [Read More…]

The MegaDo trips have become somewhat of a yearly tradition, attracting many new faces and bringing together lasting friendships made in the sky from previous charters. It’s an AvGeek’s paradise, and I can safely say that each MegaDo leaves you desperately craving the next. For those readers who still have no idea what a MegaDo … [Read More…]

This post was created in partnership with American Express. It’s hard to believe that we are almost halfway through with 2018; as the years go on, they just seem to fly by. Mother’s Day came and went just like that, and I hope you all had the chance to spend precious time with your children, … [Read More…]

ZorkFest 2018 Las Vegas takes place at TI, Treasure Island Las Vegas May 25th to 27th, 2018. The weekend starts with a cocktail reception on Friday evening May 25th at 6pm. All conference sessions start on Saturday. Not only will ZorkFest be a fun weekend filled with mingling and socializing with like-minded travelers, it’s a one-day conference featuring … [Read More…]

This coming Thursday, March 8 I will be giving an intro to miles & points talk at Princeton University, and it’s completely free and open to the public. Here are the event details: Do you want to know how to get free flights? Fall break in Kilimanjaro; spring break in Bali? Even free flights in … [Read More…]

Frequent travelers know there are a lot of moving parts when it comes to planning and taking a big trip, and it doesn’t quite stop once everything is booked and paid for. I just returned from an incredible [and action-packed] family trip to South East Asia where we had the chance to explore several beautiful … [Read More…]

One of the best things about this hobby are the people in it. There’s nothing more enjoyable than learning and talking miles and points face-to-face in a social setting with people who actually “get†it. Due to popular demand, this summer there will be two east coast FTU conferences coming to town, and I’m excited … [Read More…]

In today’s modern world, everyone seems to be focused on getting from Point A to B, and with the constant obsession to stay connected with our heads buried on our iPads and phones while traveling, engaging with other people on a personal level seems to be a rarity. I recently saw a promotional video about … [Read More…]