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Review: Beach Villa at Conrad Maldives

Posted by Bucket List Traveler | Jul 18, 2018 | Exotic Trips, Hotel Reviews, Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Miles and Points, Reviews and Reports | 0

Overview: Conrad Maldives Superior Water Villa at Conrad Maldives Water Villa at Conrad Maldives Beach Villa at Conrad Maldives Introduction The Conrad Maldives includes several villa options ranging from beach villas to large over water villas. Two options available for points award redemptions are the Beach Villa (BV) and Water Villa (WV). If you have already experienced an over water villa, staying in the beach villa may be preferable since it provides more privacy and easy access to the beach. Location Located on both sides of the main island, the beach villas are grouped closer to the restaurants and...

Flight Review: Qatar Airways Business Class A350

Posted by Bucket List Traveler | Jul 12, 2018 | Airlines, Award Booking, Award Strategies, Business Travel, Flight Reviews, Loyalty, Miles and Points, Reviews and Reports | 0

Qatar Airways is one of the best airlines in terms of quality and luxury. Their new A350 planes are new and with beautiful interiors, excellent entertainment units, and comfortable seats.

Flight Review: Singapore Airlines Business Class A380

Posted by Bucket List Traveler | Jul 10, 2018 | Airlines, Amex Membership Rewards, Award Booking, Flight Reviews, Loyalty, Miles and Points, Reviews and Reports, Singapore Airlines | 1

Singapore Airlines Business Class has one of the best business class offerings with super wide, thick padded seats that convert into a fully lie flat bed. With excellent food offerings and superior service, Singapore Airlines almost feels like first class.

Review: Water Villa at Conrad Maldives

Posted by Bucket List Traveler | Jun 5, 2018 | Exotic Trips, Hilton HHonors, Hotel Reviews, Hotels, Loyalty, Miles and Points, Reviews and Reports | 4

The Conrad Maldives includes two options available for points award redemptions which are the Beach Villa (BV) and Water Villa (WV). While better villas are available via upgrade for additional costs, the Water Villas are a great option for those looking to save money.

Review: Superior Water Villa at Conrad Maldives

Posted by Bucket List Traveler | May 29, 2018 | Award Strategies, Hilton HHonors, Hotel Reviews, Luxury Hotels, Reviews and Reports, Travel Tips | 2

The Conrad Maldives includes several villa options ranging from beach villas to large over water villas. While the Beach Villa (BV) and Water Villa (WV) are bookable using points, upgrades to better villas are available for additional costs depending on availability. The Superior Water Villa (SWV) is the cheapest upgrade from the WV and upgrade costs range from $80-$130 per night.

Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro

Posted by Bucket List Traveler | May 25, 2018 | General Travel, Hotel Reviews, Hyatt Hotels, Loyalty, Miles and Points, Reviews and Reports | 3

The Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro is a luxury 5-Star, 436 room ocean front hotel located in Rio de Janeiro’s exclusive Barra da Tijuca. While located about 30 minutes drive from popular tourist attractions in Rio, the Grand Hyatt provides less crowded beaches, safer surroundings, and beautiful views of the Ocean and Marapendi Lagoon.

Top 10 National Parks in America

Posted by Bucket List Traveler | May 24, 2018 | Backpacking and Camping, Destinations, General Travel, Reviews and Reports, Tourism, Travel Guide | 2

Often called “America’s Best Idea” the US National Park Service manages 60 designated National Parks from Hawaii to Maine, Florida, and Alaska. National Parks are more popular than ever with over 330 Million visitors in 2017. Below is Bucket List Traveler’s Top 10 National Parks in America.

Hotel Review: Hilton Conrad Maldives

Posted by Bucket List Traveler | May 23, 2018 | Award Booking, Award Strategies, Exotic Trips, General Travel, Hilton HHonors, Hotel Reviews, Loyalty, Luxury Hotels, Miles and Points, Reviews and Reports, Travel Tips | 22

The Conrad Maldives is a 150 room luxury island resort located on the Alif Dhaal Atoll in the Maldives. Arguably one of the best Hilton properties, the Conrad Maldives is an excellent award booking while also being one of the few resorts that offer over water villas using point redemptions.

Safari Tour of Samburu National Reserve, Kenya

Posted by Bucket List Traveler | May 15, 2018 | Destinations, Exotic Trips, Reviews and Reports, Tourism, Travel Guide, Travel Tips, Trip Reports | 0

The Samburu National Reserve is a 165 km² reserve on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro river in Kenya. The park is 350 kilometers north of Nairobi and is located in Samburu County. The Samburu National Reserve is where conservationists George and Joy Adamson raised Elsa the Lioness, featured in the movie Born Free.

Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts, Evacuations Ordered

Posted by Bucket List Traveler | May 4, 2018 | General Travel, Safety, Safety and Security, Travel Tips | 0

For the past several days, the area has experienced hundreds of earthquakes up to 5.0 in magnitude along with unusual volcanic activity. The earthquakes have caused a collapse of the Puʻu ʻŌʻō crater floor, creating an unpredictable situation.