I believe in traveling well but would rather spend money on adventures than plane flights or hotel rooms. With that in mind, I'm loyal to companies that are supportive of the issues and causes I care about and strive to use the brands that align with my passions. I keep an eye out for deals and am a strong believer in maximizing how I use my points to get as far as I can, as often as possible and I'll try to relay some of that info and tips along the way!
UPCOMING TRIPS
- New Zealand Solo Exploring and a week on the Gold Coast (August/September 2018)
- Flight: $1000 Houston, TX to Queenstown, Auckland to Melbourne, Melbourne home to Houston.
- More info to come...
- Vietnam, Cambodia, and sailing the islands of Thailand with a layover in Tokyo (December 2018/January 2019)
- Flight: No major deal on this one but did take advantage of the layover in Tokyo. Extended to have to days there on the way home.
- G Adventures Trip-Cambodia Experience
- G Adventures Trip-Sailing Thailand
PAST TRIPS AND TRAVEL GUIDES
New York, NY (Too many trips to count): The city that really doesn't sleep...
Lots of long weekends full of Broadway shows, good food, and walks through the city while people watching along the way. Some of my favorites:
Lots of long weekends full of Broadway shows, good food, and walks through the city while people watching along the way. Some of my favorites:
- Broadway: I've seen more than 40 shows on Broadway in the last 5 years and had the opportunity to attend a few "once in a lifetime" events -the 2016 Tony Awards which were historic in celebrating Hamilton and The Brady Center's Night at Town Hall where Cynthia Erivo and Joshua Henry performed "The Last Five Years" in concert.
- Favorite Sites: The High Line, Central Park, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Brooklyn Bridge and Bryant Park.
- More info and interactive map...
Aloha Kauai (August 2016): A week on the Garden Isle
Not for the faint of heart. This island is an adventure lovers dream with natural beauty around every corner and friendly people at the helm. Some of the highlights:
Not for the faint of heart. This island is an adventure lovers dream with natural beauty around every corner and friendly people at the helm. Some of the highlights:
- Points Score: I landed a 35,000 point flight from Houston to Lihue Roundtrip thanks to United's one-day anniversary sale, used American Express points for a $200 gift card to cover our rental car and stayed at my Timeshare in Princeville making this trip less than $200 for all flights, rental car and accommodations.
- Favorite Sites: The Napali Coast, Queens Bath, Hanalei Bay, Waimea Canyon, Wailua Secret Falls and the Kalalau Trail.
- More info and interactive map...