Planning After my second honeymoon last September I didn’t expect that I’d be travelling for a while. My mileage balance was low and my remaining 2for1 voucher was likely to expire unused. But one day on the train to work I got a text from Schofs to say that BA were offering a...
Prague, The 8th City...
posted by schofs
>IntroductionMy jollies this year had landed me 40 Points short of renewing my BA Gold Card this year, and with my renewal date fast approaching, I needed to make a quick trip somewhere to avoid losing my shiny companion.I’m somewhat skint at the moment, so my requirements were simple. I...
It’s a long lo...
posted by schofs
>Planning the tripIn November 2006 I dabbled with the concept of status runs in Bahrain. Back then it was not through need, but simply a jolly at a price I couldn’t refuse. However, a change in job has meant twice-weekly flights are a thing of the past for me, and if I’m going to keep my...
To Paradise And Back...
posted by schofs
Summary OK, another long report. If you don’t have time to read the latest Schofs’ Travels epic, then just trust me on one thing; go to Bora Bora. Do it now. Quit your job, sell your kidneys, and take out any savings that you’d put away for a rainy day. Bora Bora is quite...
Taking On Vegas
posted by schofs
>Planning The TripIt was 1st April 2006, and Alex and I were sitting at a blackjack table in a casino on the Isle Of Man. It was approaching 2am, and Alex was all out of chips (having lost a huge £10). I on the other hand was £43 up, and a small crowd was gathering; this is big money over...
The US Bonanza ̵...
posted by schofs
>IntroductionFirst things first… this Bonanza was a lot crammed into a little time. The write up however is a lot with no cramming… sorry! So rather than the usual single post write up, I’ve split it up into days.Select which section you’d like to see:All SectionsIntroduction /...
Bora Bora Saga Conti...
posted by schofs
The morning after I used my AA miles to book Hong Kong – Tokyo – Tahiti – Tokyo – Hong Kong, I received a 1 liner email from AA saying “Please contact AA regarding a problem with your booking”.I should point out that at this point that I had already booked...
Bora Bora’s Bo...
posted by schofs
Yup – I’ve made a few calls, and hey presto, Option 4 has now been booked!The route is:London – Hong Kong (BA First)Hong Kong – Tokyo (JAL Business)Tokyo – Tahiti (Air Tahiti Nui Business)Tahiti – Tokyo (Air Tahiti Nui Business)Tokyo – London (BA...
Trip Planning: Bora ...
posted by schofs
>There comes a point, when all the miles and hotel points have to mean something… and that something is to be as far removed from home life as possible… just for a little while.So realising that I could throw a load of my Priority Club points towards an Overwater Bungalow at...