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Oh, Hello from Maple Miles
Hello! A warm welcome to Maple Miles. Let’s do a quick introduction, my name is Moli, and I serendipitously discovered the world of points over 12 years ago, after spending four months researching a single question: how do I fly in Business Class on international long-haul flights, between Singapore and Vancouver, without breaking the bank?
Review: Escape Lounge Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Background: I was flying out on a night flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New York (LGA) on…
Delta Removed Me From Delta One Suites and How I Fixed It
Background: Back in September of 2022, I wrote about booking Delta One Suites with Virgin Atlantic Points from…
How I Used StayWithPoints to find Waldorf Astoria Award Availability
Background + My Use of StayWithPoints: I recently learned about a new website called StayWithPoints, and it’s like…
Intercity Express (ICE) First Class Train Review: Cologne to Amsterdam
Background: My friend and I were going to spend the weekend in Amsterdam, and we needed to get…
Lounge Review: Solid Visit at the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse New York (JFK)
Background: I was flying on a Delta One international ticket from New York (JFK) to Amsterdam (AMS), and…
My 5 Least Favorite Aircraft to Fly Aboard
Flying never gets old. But some aircraft have certainly lost their shine. Here are my five least favorite aircraft I've flown aboard.
The Beauty of Hawaii: Reflections On Our Oahu Trip
I've been many wonderful places, but the beauty of Hawaii hit me deeply during our last trip. I regret not visiting many years sooner.
Three Moments of Travel Wonder: Impressions That Will Forever Stick With Me
Occasionally a travel experience evokes a profound sense of wonder that is difficult to put into words. Here are three places that hit me this way.
Flight Review: Delta Comfort Plus Seat New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Background: I flew in the Delta Main Cabin (Comfort Plus Seat) from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles…