The AC Cape Town is a solid option for a comfy stay in Cape Town. Pros: New, modern rooms and great views. Cons: Lounge could be nicer, the breakfast experience wasn’t exactly seamless.
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How a Passport Blunder Cost Me Three Days — Reader Mistake Story
Today, I want to share a story from TPG reader Molly, who ran out of passport pages during a trip through Africa. Here’s what she had to say: My husband and traveled through five countries in Africa for our honeymoon. We planned everything on our own and it went amazingly well, except when we tried …
Read MoreI Should Have Stuck With Basic Economy — Reader Mistake Story
Today, I want to share a story from TPG reader Arik, who paid extra to get a flight benefit he didn’t need. Here’s what he had to say: I recently booked a Delta flight and paid for a Main Cabin ticket. I don’t have Delta status and decided this was a better option than Basic …
Read MoreGetting Drunk on a Flight — Reader Mistake Story
Today, I want to share a story from TPG reader Venky, who experienced the downside of having free drinks on an airplane. Here’s what he had to say: I’ve been an avid reader of your blog for the past few years, and wanted to convey a funny old story of how I ended up back …
Read MoreI Forgot to Book My Companion Ticket — Reader Mistake Story
Today, I want to share a story from TPG reader Jerry, whose strategy for maximizing his Rapid Rewards points backfired. Here’s what he had to say: I was able to obtain a Southwest Companion Pass a year ago, and have used it a number of times. I always check to see if award rates have …
Read More6 Reasons Why I Love Turks and Caicos
With over 7,000 individual islands in the Caribbean, it may be hard to decide where exactly you should go. But, as I’ve discovered recently, you can’t go wrong with Turks and Caicos. This was my second trip to the islands — and I know many more are in my future! The archipelago of about 40 …
Read MoreHow I Saved $1,400 on Airfare to New Zealand — Reader Success Story
Today I want to share a story from TPG reader Owen, who pieced together an itinerary to New Zealand that saved him some serious money. Here’s what he had to say: I was looking to book a mid-November trip to New Zealand to visit my girlfriend, who will be studying abroad there for the semester, but I anticipated …
Read MoreMissing Airline Status by Six Hours — Reader Mistake Story
Today, I want to share a story from TPG reader Evan, who fell just short of qualifying for Delta Medallion status. Here’s what he had to say: Last summer I got into the points game as a young professional who had just started traveling for work. I got the Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American …
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