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Rio de Janeiro View from Corcovado

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Rio for Carnival 2014 and Adding Free One-Way Trips on US Airways Miles Awards

ByThe Miles Professor May 17, 2013May 18, 2013

Svetlana (a.k.a. Samba for Miles) and I just went to Rio de Janeiro in December. Both being big samba fans, we have been wanting…

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Cayman, Panama, Rio, Cancun: Svetlana’s Southern Adventures with United Miles

ByThe Miles Professor February 23, 2013June 6, 2024

Svetlana wanted to visit Grand Cayman for Thanksgiving, Rio de Janeiro for Christmas (with a possible stop in Panama City on the way) and…

A woman is standing on a balcony overlooking a scenic coastal view. She is smiling and wearing a white tank top and red shorts. In the background, there are lush green hills, a beach, and buildings along the coastline. The ocean is visible to the right, with waves crashing against the shore.

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Svetlana, aka Samba For Miles: From Skeptic to Jetsetting Sambista

ByThe Miles Professor February 8, 2013June 6, 2024

Svetlana has always loved to travel. She’s a very intense and active traveler. In 2009, I had to go for a month to Germany…

Aerial view of a densely populated urban area with numerous high-rise buildings and residential structures. The city is surrounded by lush green hills and mountains. In the background, there is a large body of water with several small islands and boats. The landscape includes a prominent, rounded mountain peak near the water, and the overall scene is under a clear blue sky.

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Thanksgiving in Grand Cayman, New Year’s in Rio and Fourth of July in Greece

ByThe Miles Professor January 29, 2013June 6, 2024

I love New York, but I don’t love the cold… and as soon as it starts to get even a tiny bit chilly, I…