by Patti | Jan 18, 2015 | American Airlines
A couple weeks ago I received an email inviting me to earn 100 American AAdvantage bonus miles just for signing up to PointsHound. In addition to the 100 bonus miles for joining, booking a hotel stay by March 31, 2015 earns 2,000 extra bonus AAdvantage miles on top of...
by The Travel Sisters | Jan 17, 2015 | Weekly Summaries
Here is a quick summary of what you may have missed on The Travel Sisters this week: Want to book a Singapore Airlines Suites award ticket? Read our easy guide to finding and booking Singapore Airlines Suites awards, including Singapore Suites routes, how to earn...
by The Travel Sisters | Jan 15, 2015 | Tips
Although free city walking tours are great, sometimes it is nice to have a more personalized (but still free) option. Fortunately, such an option exists. And it IS free! Locals, in a number of worldwide destinations, are available to show visitors around as they...
by Matilda | Jan 14, 2015 | Travel News
While boarding a flight over the holidays, I noticed a flight attendant asking children if they would like to visit the cockpit. Of course, they all happily said yes and proudly marched inside. It was cute seeing how excited they were but I was a little surprised it...
by Matilda | Jan 13, 2015 | Tips
While planning our trip to Rwanda a few years ago, we came across an article about a special school run by a Canadian woman. The school was located near one of the villages we planned to visit so we emailed asking if they accepted donations and if yes, which items...
by Matilda | Jan 12, 2015 | Travel News
Portland International Airport is causing a bit of a stir by replacing its 25-year-old carpet. The carpet, an abstract rendering of what air traffic controllers see when looking down, is a sign of home to many Portlanders. Some are so emotionally attached, they...
by The Travel Sisters | Jan 12, 2015 | Flight Reviews, Trip Reports
Air China CA417 Chengdu, China (CTU)-Taipei, Taiwan (TPE) Aircraft: A-321 Business Class We booked this flight as a saver award using 20,000 United miles (booked pre devaluation) each plus fees of $14.90 per person. We considered booking an economy flight...
by Matilda | Jan 10, 2015 | Travel News
If you ride the subway on January 11th there’s a chance you will run into a few pantless passengers. Well, more than usual. Don’t panic and don’t reach for your pepper spray – you are merely witnessing the 14th annual Global No Pants Subway...
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by The Travel Sisters | Jan 10, 2015 | Giveaways
To celebrate the first anniversary of The Travel Sisters, we are giving away two American Express gift cards to thank our readers. There are two gift cards up for grabs – one $50 American Express gift card and one $25 American Express gift card. This is what you...
by Patti | Jan 9, 2015 | Travel News
I love reading the annual travel lists compiled by various travel websites and newspapers on top travel destinations for the year. The New York Times list is one of my favorites. Update: Here is the newest list for 2024. Here are their picks for places to go in...
