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Best Places to Visit in Capri
Oh Capri, how gorgeous can you be! When I was deciding between staying in Capri and Positano, I opted for Positano. This is because a lot of the hotels in Capri wanted a minimum stay of three days. I still think it was a good decision to stay in Positano but Capri is MUST see while you’re in the Amalfi Coast. Here are the Best Places to Visit in Capri, Italy: HOW TO GET THERE: You can take a ferry from Positano to Capri. It’s available a few times a day for about 22 euros. You can also rent a private boat for a higher price. For me, I opted…
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Top 5 Reasons to Stay at Hyatt Zilara Cancun
I’ve repeatedly stated that I love the Caribbean…Cancun is no exception. I know so many people who have been to Mexico especially Cancun. If you have been here during your high school/college days for spring break, I am absolutely jealous! I enjoyed my vacation in Cancun and particularly this hotel, here are the Top 5 Reasons to Stay at Hyatt Zilara Cancun: 1.LOCATION–Hyatt Zilara Cancun is situated on the stretch of beach in the hotel zone or known as Zona Hotelera. I actually walked a significant distance from my hotel to the other hotels when I explored the area. It was a lot of fun. Also, the Hyatt Zilara is…
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Best Places to Visit in Copenhagen
I was only in Copenhagen for one day/one night. This was mainly due to google flights suggesting that the cheapest way to Europe is via Norwegian Airlines , a non-stop flight from Los Angeles to Copenhagen. It was so cheap that I couldn’t resist taking the flight just to get to Europe even if Copenhagen wasn’t on my radar. Now here’s my guide on the Best Places to Visit in Copenhagen: FOOD I was super jet lagged when I arrived in Copenhagen. As soon I landed in the afternoon, I relaxed, took a nap and then searched for tasty food. I didn’t have any particular restaurants in mind since I…
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How to get first class tickets using points?
Back in 2016, it was a lot easier to obtain first class tickets on American Airlines (AA) for a cheaper price. Since then, AA changed their award system and unfortunately it was disadvantageous for overseas trips. When I booked my round trip first class ticket with AA, it cost me $893 for taxes/fees and 125,000 miles. To be clear, when I say first class, most of the flights were first class such as San Diego (SD) to Phoenix (Phx), Phx to London and London back to SD. The rest were either Business Class or Economy as some small airlines in Europe didn’t offer first class service. The only reason why…
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Best Places to Visit in Santorini
Years ago, Santorini, Greece was on the very top of my bucket list. At the time, I had never been to Europe and Santorini was THE place I want to explore and experience. From the pictures I’ve seen online, Santorini looks absolutely striking. OMG! The moment I stepped out of the taxi and walked towards my hotel, the place looked unreal, almost dreamlike. I felt like I was finally stepping into this scenery that I’d envisioned for years. Plainly, it was just stunning. Fun fact: SmartTravelersGuide’s logo/cover photo is a picture of me in Santorini. For me, this blog is a reminder that anything is possible. Dreams do come true!…
