I just booked a flight that has my stomach in knots for many reasons. It's equally exhilarating, unknown, scary and awesome. First, some background. While I'm still slowly posting about my honeymoon trip from September/October of this year, I have actually been planning our first anniversary trip to French Polynesia for June of 2013 for quite some time. In fact, I booked … [Read more...] about Booking on Air Tahiti From Papeete to the Cook Islands is Scary
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Hotel Review: Hilton Munich City
Mauritius, Munich, Oktoberfest, Berchtesgaden and Paris: Hotel Review - Hilton Munich City Trip Summary: Back in January of 2012 I decided to put my frequent flyer mileage knowledge, skills and learnings to the test and book the honeymoon of our dreams for my wife and me. While it took several months for the plans to fully materialize, the result was an amazing, while not … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hilton Munich City
Someone Please Explain Delta Airlines Carrier Imposed International Surcharges
A few months ago I teased about going on a trip to Turkey. I may have cleverly stated I would be spending Thanksgiving in Turkey, but the intent all along was to make it a trip for 2013. The stars finally aligned a few weeks ago when my brother and my dad booked their flights to Istanbul for a week in April. I did not book my flight on the same itinerary, because I was … [Read more...] about Someone Please Explain Delta Airlines Carrier Imposed International Surcharges
Eagle’s Nest – Kehlsteinhaus, Germany
If you studied World War 2, you may recognize the name Kehlsteinhaus as the German word for Hitler's Eagle's Nest. Now a tourist destination, the Kehlsteinhaus has a lot of history behind the beautiful views. … [Read more...] about Eagle’s Nest – Kehlsteinhaus, Germany
Honeymoon in Berchtesgaden Germany
There is a reason why Berchtesgaden was chosen by Hitler as the location of his Eagles Nest; it's beautiful. Fortunately, he's long gone and what is left is an amazing place to visit as a side-trip on your voyage to Munich. We visited Berchtesgaden in October, 2012 during our honeymoon and enjoyed every minute of our time on the border of Germany and Austria. … [Read more...] about Honeymoon in Berchtesgaden Germany
Reader Question: Club Carlson Credit Card Signup Bonus
Question from reader Wyn in Minneapolis, MN: Hey Jeffsetter, I just received this email from Club Carlson introducing their 85,000 Gold Point Signup bonus. Is this a good deal or a bad deal? Club Carlson Credit Card Signup Bonus Thanks for the question, Wyn. While Club Carlson has not been around for a long time in its current incarnation, the name still makes me … [Read more...] about Reader Question: Club Carlson Credit Card Signup Bonus