by The Travel Sisters | Dec 31, 2014 | Trip Reports
Tokyo is one of our favorite cities so we couldn’t resist a quick stopover, even if it was for only two days. As our visit was during a Sumo Grand Tournament, we were especially excited to view Japan’s national sport. We spent practically the entire first...
by The Travel Sisters | Dec 28, 2014 | Hotel Reviews
We chose the Akasaka Excel Hotel Tokyu as we had previously stayed here and found the location very convenient. This hotel is not part of any major hotel loyalty programs but we were not interested in using points for hotel awards on this trip. We did earn Ultimate...
by The Travel Sisters | Dec 27, 2014 | Flight Reviews, Trip Reports
We booked this flight using 62,500 American AAdvantage miles plus $2.50 in fees per person. Probably because it was winter, there was decent availability for award flights from Chicago to Tokyo Narita on several dates. Seats The first class cabin is located on the...
by The Travel Sisters | Dec 8, 2014 | Lounge Reviews
After checking in for our American Airlines first class flight to Tokyo and going though security, we proceeded to the American Airlines Flagship Lounge which is AA’s international first class lounge at Chicago O’Hare. The lounge was fairly packed during...
by The Travel Sisters | Sep 24, 2014 | Sweepstakes
The Shop Away Sweepstakes is giving 1 winner 150,000 United miles AND $5,000 in gift cards and cash! The sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years old and are also MileagePlus® members at the...
