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.
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Hotel Review: Hilton Conrad Maldives Superior Water Villa at Conrad Maldives Introduction 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. Location The Superior Water Villas are located on the western side of the resort on the “quiet island”. This location is ideal for those looking for...
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Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Goa Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Seoul Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Bali Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Introduction 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. Booking Being a Hyatt Category 4 Hotel, point redemptions are 15,000 points or 7,500 points + 93USD. Since...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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After a layover in Addis Ababa my next flight was on the Ethiopian Airlines Business Class Boeing 777. Transitioning from an Airbus A350 to an older Boeing 777 really highlights the stark differences between the two aircraft.
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The Grand Hyatt Bali is a 636 room 5-Star beach resort complex located in Nusa Dua area of Bali and is just 15 minutes from Bali Airport. While the property can host many guests, the Grand Hyatt Bali is large and sprawling resort so guests have plenty of space to spread out.
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There currently 195 UN recognized states in the world, leaving no shortage of unique and exciting countries to visit. After visiting over 65 countries and frequently asked what are my favorite countries for travel, I figured I’d rank my top 10 countries to visit.
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