Creating Memories Instead of Chasing Dreams
A one night positioning stop in New York City was all it took to unlock lie flat business class seats to Europe. Here is how we spent 8 hours in Manhattan, what it cost, and whether the expensive overnight in one of the world’s priciest cities was worth it.
After a private ceremony just the two of us, we planned a destination group wedding in the Dominican Republic for 35 of our closest friends and family from across the world. Here is exactly what it cost, why we chose Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada in Puerto Plata, and what I would do differently.
From a discounted first class Italo train to Bologna, to accidentally taking the wrong train to San Marino and not caring one bit, this leg of our honeymoon was all about the food, the micro-countries, and squeezing every last drop of value out of our points stash before flying home in business class.
Before our Italian honeymoon kicked off, we squeezed in a day in London to reunite with an old university friend, then flew to Naples on 9,000 Avios to chase down the best pizza of our lives, visit Pompeii, and explore one of the world’s oldest cities on a tight points budget.
From starry nights in Lake Tekapo to the thrilling Shotover Jet in Queenstown, follow our unforgettable road trip through New Zealand’s South Island. We explored hidden gems like the Catlins, got engaged by Lake Manapouri, cruised through Doubtful Sound, and indulged in world-class burgers and meat pies—all while soaking in breathtaking scenery.
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