Last January we took a 10-day trip to Egypt with portions of the trip booked with points and miles. We took a 3-night Nile cruise which was our largest out-of-pocket expense, but we were able to get other hotels and our flights to and from Cairo using points and miles. Here’s the breakdown of our…
One Day in Abu Dhabi: The Perfect Itinerary
A lot of people visit the UAE and only stop in Dubai. If you have an extra day, it’s worth popping over to Abu Dhabi located about 90 minutes away by car. Having just come from Dubai, Abu Dhabi felt a lot smaller but was definitely still worth a visit. Here’s the perfect itinerary for…
A Four Day Dubai Itinerary
After nine amazing days in France and the best flight in Etihad First Class Apartments, we arrived in the UAE tired but ready for more adventures. The first four days of our UAE trip started in Dubai with two nights at Al Maha Desert Resort and two days in the city. Here are the details…
Impressions of Etihad A380 First Class Apartments
After nine amazing days in France, we headed to Charles de Gaulle to continue the rest of our two week trip in the United Arab Emirates. We flew Etihad Airways A380 First Class Apartments twice on this trip: from Paris to Abu Dhabi and from Abu Dhabi to New York. This isn’t going to be…
Nine Day France Itinerary: Alsace, Paris, and Normandy
With so much to see and do, planning a trip to France can be hard. My husband and I had never been to France before so we knew Paris was a must. But where else would we visit? With just over a week in France, we decided to stick to northern France and added on…
How to Save Money with the Paris Museum Pass
Paris is one of those cities with endless museums and tourist attractions. Visiting them all can really add up. That’s where the Paris Museum Pass comes into play. With the Paris Museum Pass, you can visit more than 50 museums and monuments in Paris and the surrounding area for one low price. Here’s how to…
The Complete Three Day Normandy Itinerary
When planning our trip to France, I was most excited about visiting Alsace. I added three days in Normandy to the itinerary since I thought it was important to visit the D-Day landing sites. Little did I know that Normandy has so much to offer that it would end up being my favorite part of…
How to Visit Mont Saint-Michel
Mont Saint-Michel is an abbey located on the island of Mont Saint-Michel. I first heard about this UNESCO World Heritage site on Facebook. What was this Hogwarts-like building floating in the middle of water? When we decided to visit Normandy, adding Mont Saint-Michel to the itinerary was a no brainer. Here’s exactly how to visit…
A Normandy Itinerary for Fans of Monet
If you’re a fan of the paintings of Claude Monet, you’re likely familiar with his home in Giverny and the famous water lily paintings. Monet certainly drew inspiration from his gardens, but there are other towns and landscapes in Normandy that also inspired him. Here’s the perfect Normandy itinerary for fans of Monet. With a…
Normandy D-Day Tour from Bayeux
Normandy is a large region with a varied history dating back centuries. For many, hearing Normandy makes you think of its more recent past and role in World War II. If it’s your first time visiting Normandy, visiting the D-Day sites is extremely important. Here are the details of our Normandy D-Day tour with additional…