The Chicago Seminar- A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity If you follow points and miles and you've always dreamed of going to a truly unique, one-of-a-kind event hosted by a true influencer, this is the event for you. Travel Fanboy is hosting a live conference for points and miles enthusiasts in Chicago this October and you absolutely should get yourself a ticket before it's too … [Read more...] about Just Announced: The Chicago Seminar- The Most Unique Points and Miles Event
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The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman: Hotel Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman This past April I had the opportunity to visit the Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman. A detailed review follows, but my quick take is that this is a fine??? hotel located on an absolutely beautiful beach, but be prepared to spend borderline absurd amounts of money on good, but not great, food and drink (save for Blue by Eric Ripert - see below). If you … [Read more...] about The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman: Hotel Review
Waldorf Astoria Cancun Review
In early December 2022, I had the opportunity to visit the newest Waldorf Astoria Hotel in the Hilton portfolio, the Waldorf Astoria Cancun. I was lucky enough to find standard award availability for 4 nights. The hotel opened only 30 days prior and was definitely shiny and new. A detailed review follows, but my quick take is that this is an absolutely beautiful hotel with … [Read more...] about Waldorf Astoria Cancun Review
How to Book ANA First Class with Virgin Atlantic Miles [Step by Step]
Book ANA First Class with Virgin Miles In this post, HanChicago covers an amazing award redemption and the step-by-step process he used to book ANA first class with Virgin miles. He explains the Virgin Atlantic sweet spot for booking ANA awards (one of the best sweet spot award redemptions of all time) and goes over how to complete the redemption in detail. If you like posts … [Read more...] about How to Book ANA First Class with Virgin Atlantic Miles [Step by Step]
How I Upgraded a Business Award to Air France La Première
Air France Upgrade to First Class Back in October 2021, I was scrolling through YouTube, and well-known aviation vlogger Sam Chui’s video review of Air France La Première (LP) caught my eye. Here was some more digital footage of a first class product I was unlikely to ever fly! Bah! Or, as the French might say, N'importe quoi! A La Première … [Read more...] about How I Upgraded a Business Award to Air France La Première