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Necker Island: 557,000 miles in the bag, 180,000 miles on the way, and my...

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My Virgin Atlantic account currently shows a balance of over 557,000 miles.  With most programs, I’d be pretty happy about that.  In this case,...
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Necker Island and the 30% transfer bonus dilemma

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Oy.  Amex is offering a 30% Membership Rewards transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic this month, but the offer is targeted.  I was targeted for...
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How to book a free week on Necker Island

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Richard Branson’s Necker Island is available to rent in-whole for a party of up to 30 people for an astronomical sum.  Or, one can...
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Virgin Atlantic Award Seat Sale: 30% Off Redemptions

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Virgin Atlantic is holding an award sale with redemptions discounted by 30%.
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30% Transfer Bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

Details of the new 30% Virgin Atlantic transfer bonus from Amex Membership Rewards
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Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy from US to London for $658 & Save More with...

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Fly from the East Coast to London in Premium Economy on cheaper than coach fares and save even more with a targeted Amex Offer.
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Necker Island award price probably going up. Last call for 1.2 million miles.

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UPDATE: Virgin Atlantic didn't increase the award price after all. Instead they added a requirement. You must now have Silver or Gold status with...
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Virgin Atlantic Flying Club devalues miles, adds features

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Virgin Atlantic's Flying Club has announced huge changes effective November 13th 2016.  Here's a summary of the changes: Earning miles on Virgin Atlantic flights:...
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Is Necker Island really worth 1.2 million miles?

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Yesterday, Condé Nast Traveler published "How One Guy Vacationed With Richard Branson...By Using Points."  That guy was me.  My wife and I enjoyed an...
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The Hunt for Virgin Duckies

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Last year I spent 1.2 million Virgin Atlantic miles for an all-inclusive week for two on Richard Branson's Necker Island.  The trip far exceeded...
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Necker Island award same price, but harder to get

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Update: A few years after this post was written, the award price for a week on Necker Island increased to 1.5 million points. After my...
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New Zealand and Australia direct from $619 round trip

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As reported by View from the Wing, there are some excellent airfares today from the west coast to New Zealand and Australia, with direct...
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FARE WAR: Business class to Europe from $1795 wide open cities and dates!

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UPDATE #1: We are adding new cities as we find them -- there are now fares starting from $1795! UPDATE #2: Oneworld pricing appears to...
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Business Class Virgin Atlantic San Francisco to Manchester from $1994 round trip

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Update: Some of the benefits of the American Express Business Platinum card have expired since publication. Specifically, the 50% pay-with-points rebate is no longer available...

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