Touring around Cairo with a local
Jul03

Touring around Cairo with a local

Of all the things that we did on this trip, and all the things that we planned, I came to a stark realization the day before our trip to Cairo. We’d completely forgotten to book any tours, any tour guides, or any activities at all for Cairo. At this point we were kind of freaking out, but it actually all worked out better than expected. African Adventure: Overview and Booking Alaska’s New Look, New First Class Menu Options Emirates...

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Why we love the Middle East Big 3
Jul01

Why we love the Middle East Big 3

There are a lot of things I love about being in America.  Clipping coupons, free refills, credit card points and miles.  Notably removed from the list, however, is flying internationally on domestic airlines.  They pale in comparison to foreign carriers, and especially to the Big Three airlines from the Middle East:  Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar. For months now, there has been a subtle, and sometimes not so subtle war going on between...

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LAST DAY for free Emirates Stuff!
Jul01

LAST DAY for free Emirates Stuff!

As many of you know, we started a giveaway on Monday.  If you haven’t entered yet, today’s your last chance! We want you to be up to date in all that we’re doing… so all you’ve got to do is follow us on social media to be entered to win!  A like on Facebook and Twitter, or an email subscription is all you’ve got to do. Just head here to the original post to enter.  And good luck!...

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Airbus Fly Your Ideas
Jun30

Airbus Fly Your Ideas

Aircraft manufacturer Airbus announces the latest edition of their initiative, which opened its registration deadline for 2017. In partnership with Airbus, UNESCO has announced they will once again sponsor their 5th Fly Your Ideas program to “inspire young people about innovation for sustainability and about engineering” in a worldwide competition which challenges students to further innovation in the field of aviation....

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FLASH Sale – London Hotel rooms for ~$100 a night
Jun29

FLASH Sale – London Hotel rooms for ~$100 a night

We here at No Mas Coach just received an email from the Park Plaza hotel chain in London announcing their FLASH sale on hotel rooms in London.  Travel between July 24 and September 2 and rooms are going for £129. For those of you better at math than most, you’ll notice that £129 is NOT $100 a night.  Yea, I know that the Pound took a “pounding” (#Brexit) but it wasn’t that bad.  Nope, it’s all due to a...

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O, Canada!  I stand on guard… for cheap tickets!
Jun29

O, Canada! I stand on guard… for cheap tickets!

I don’t know what the heck is going on in Canada right now, but if you’re looking to travel anywhere in Europe or Northern Africa later this year or in 2017, you should check out these fares. We live here in Seattle, so one of the places that is easy for us to access is Vancouver.  It’s a big city with lots of international flights.  Right now the Canadian dollar is falling faster than Congress’...

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Emirates Swag Giveaway – Three days left!
Jun29

Emirates Swag Giveaway – Three days left!

Just three short days are left to be entered to win in the No Mas Coach Emirates first class swag giveaway. All you’ve got to do it visit the original post here and enter to win at the bottom of the page.  It should be noted also that all amenity kits are unused (of course) and new.  C’mon people, we’re not going to give away half used lips balm here.  Lets keep it classy after all! Good luck to you all, and thanks...

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Air France will buy you dinner…
Jun28

Air France will buy you dinner…

In a new twist on airline promotions, Air France will buy you dinner if you book a trip to Paris for this fall.  No seriously, they’ll pay for your dinner when you land in Paris! Air France launched a global promotion today to encourage travel to Paris and beyond, and it’s pretty unique in the grand scheme of promotions.  The terms are pretty simple.  Step 1, buy a ticket in the next three days and travel anytime in...

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Emirates First Class Giveaway*
Jun27

Emirates First Class Giveaway*

It’s no secret that flying in Emirates first class is one of the most sought after experiences in the miles and points world.  We were extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity last February to fly from Washington DC to Dubai, back when the getting was good with Alaska Airlines miles. Prices have jumped from 100,000 one-way to 150,000 to Middle East and India, 180,000 miles to Asia, and 200,000 to Africa, just...

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Hilton Sharjah review, the “other” Emirate
Jun25

Hilton Sharjah review, the “other” Emirate

Sharjah is one of the Emirates that doesn’t get much attention, in fact, when we were telling most people about Sharjah, they had no clue where it was on the map. Turns out it’s only about 20 minutes north of Dubai airport and there’s a Hilton there too! African Adventure: Overview and Booking Alaska’s New Look, New First Class Menu Options Emirates A380 First Class Dulles to Dubai Sheraton Grand Hotel Dubai and Holiday Inn Al Barsha...

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