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What I Loved About Bali (And Why I Need To Go Back)
I recently took an around-the-world trip from NYC (with a stay at the new Park Hyatt New York) and then on to Tokyo for 62,500 AA miles and $5.60, with award seats on American’s A321 first class...
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Hotel Review: The St. Regis Bali Resort
I recently took an around-the-world trip from NYC (with a stay at the new Park Hyatt New York) and then on to Tokyo for 62,500 AA miles and $5.60, with award seats on American’s A321 first class...
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How Can We Maximize Points and Miles for Our Honeymoon?
TPG readers Zach & Lindsay asked me at a recent TPG reader meetup: “Where should we go on our honeymoon? We have a lot of Chase Ultimate Rewards points and American AAdvantage miles (from our hub...
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10 Best-Value Honeymoon Hotels Around the World
Places like Paris and Bora Bora get all the honeymoon-planning attention when it comes to planning a honeymoon, but there are plenty of equally stunning spots around the globe that are a bit less...
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Americans No Longer Need Visas to Travel to Indonesia
Increasingly popular with Americans, the gorgeous Southeast Asian country of Indonesia (which includes The Points Guy’s beloved island of Bali) has long required most visitors to obtain entry visas...
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5 Fabulous Sailing Vacations at Points Resorts
In this month’s installment of “Sail Away,” TPG Contributor (and expert sailor) Shayne Benowitz shares the scoop on five points properties that offer experiences for your inner sailor. Whether it’s a...
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10 Destination Spas That Take You Away From It All
Never one to shy away from a good spa treatment, TPG Contributor David Hoffmann of the travel blog David’s Been Here shares some of his favorite spa experiences around the world, from beaches to cities...
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My 2015 Travel Year in Review
With 2015 nearing its end, I can easily say this has been an amazing year for me. Although there were some announcements that were less than welcomed among the points and miles rewards community, like...
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10 Photos: Bali’s Best Beaches
Thanks to two lengthy visits to Indonesia, TPG contributor Kathryn Romeyn has explored many of Bali’s beautiful beaches, from the white sands of Bali’s Bukit Peninsula to the intense aqua waters of...
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5 Things to Know Before Flying Asia’s Low-Cost Carriers
Asia’s budget carriers provide an affordable way to access far-flung places like Bali or the Maldives, especially if you’re already visiting another destination nearby. However, those savings can...
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10 Things No One Tells You About… Bali
When Elizabeth Gilbert fell in love in Bali in Eat, Pray, Love, many of us developed our own love affair with the island. Offscreen, the unedited product does not disappoint. A shell of magnificent...
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Inside Bali’s Recent Hotel Boom
Bali — a synonym for the exotic, romantic and, of course, bestseller Eat, Pray, Love — is undergoing an unprecedented hotel boom from an international array of companies. In 2015 alone, 25 new hotels...
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Bali Volcano Watch: Authorities Prep Island for Possible Eruption
Mount Agung in Bali is experiencing unprecedented levels of volcanic activity and could erupt at any time if tremors continue, according to Indonesian authorities. Mount Agung is one of many active...
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UPDATE: Travelers to and near Bali still have no reason to fear for their physical well-being, but the Indonesian government has temporarily shut down Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) outside...
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59,000 Passengers Stranded in Bali as Volcanic Eruption Cancels 445 Flights
Update 11/27/2017 5:44pm: Denpasar Airport (DPS) has extended its closure time to Wednesday, November 29 at 7:00am local time (6:00pm Eastern Time on Tuesday). Mt. Agung — a volcano 36 miles away...
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Worried About the Bali Volcano? Go Here Instead
Bali’s Mount Agung volcano has erupted, and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) has closed and canceled hundreds of flights, screwing up exponentially more travel plans. If you’re one of the...
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Here Are the Flights Going in and Out of Bali
The eruption of Mount Agung is wreaking havoc on the resort island of Bali, with as many as 100,000 people in an area that according to the Indonesian government should be evacuated because it is at...
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7 Relaxing Yoga Retreats to Rejuvenate You in 2018
If your New Year’s resolution for 2018 is to reduce stress or get in shape, you’re not alone. Losing weight and becoming healthier are among the top goals for Americans in 2018. But the team here at...
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Deal Alert: Conrad Bali From $100 a Night
With a little digging it’s easy to find good deals on hotels in Southeast Asia. And thanks to this Hilton Hotels sale going on you won’t have to look very far. Right now you can book a stay at the...
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Calm Before the Storm: A Review of the Ritz-Carlton Bali
The Ritz-Carlton Bali has been on my bucket list for a while, especially since my St. Regis Bali experience needed a point of comparison. The perfect moment came along when I was taking a whirlwind...
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