Updated: as of December 22, 2021 We have an upcoming trip to Paris on December 27, 2021. The recent Omicron variant led to the cancellation of NYE fireworks in Paris, but we will still enjoy the culture, food, and drinks through Paris and Reims, France. While preparing for our flight and researching the current entry …
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October 23, 2021 marked the inaugural Ironman Waco. It was the first time the city played host to a full distance (140.6 mile) triathlon after hosting numerous 70.3 distance races in the past. The race brought everything Texas has to offer – heat, wind, country chip and seal roads, and fantastic crowds. It was a …
Southwest Airlines currently has a promotion to earn companion pass for two months after 1 trip. Book fast – this deal is only available for 2 days!
Overview: The Ritz-Carlton, Bali Main Pool The Ritz-Carlton, Bali is located in Nusa Dua, a region on the southern coast of Bali that is home to many luxurious, beachside resorts. Currently, it is a Marriott Bonvoy Category 6 hotel, which means a standard free night costs 50,000 points. In my opinion, this is an absolute …
Honeymoon Bliss: Five Nights at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali Read More »
Overview: After spending two nights in Singapore at The Vagabond Club, Singapore – Tribute Portfolio Hotel, it was time to fly to the island of Bali, Indonesia. This was the final segment of our Singapore Airlines itinerary that started with the JFK-SIN segment. Although I covered it briefly in my flight review, I want to remind …
Flight Review: Singapore Airlines A330 Business Class SIN-DPS (Bali) Read More »
Overview: This is the first leg of our 16 day, around-the-world honeymoon that took us from Washington DC to Bali, Indonesia via Singapore before returning on a flight from Singapore to Los Angeles and finally back to Washington DC. On this leg, we flew business class on Singapore Airlines to Bali Denpasar with a two-night …
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By: Brett | January 27, 2020 The purpose of this post will be to break down the basics of how I earn points . I’ll admit, this can be confusing since there are many ways to earning points. I earn the majority of my points through basic everyday spending. By everyday spending, I mean – …
Recap of our 2019 Travels: -34,180 miles flown per | ~27 segments flown |31 nights in hotels | Total cost of travel: <$5,000 Our Q1 travel schedule was fairly light due to our Wedding & Honeymoon at the end of April, Krystle changing careers in February, and our limited PTO. We spent a week in …
This is a guide (updated April 2022) to flying with your bike as checked luggage on USA-based airlines. While some airlines include a bike as a normal checked bag, others charge “oversize fees”. For many triathletes, you have three options for getting your bike to the your race. 1.) Fly with it in a bike …
Guide to Traveling with a Bike: Which airline is best? Read More »