Quick Summary of the Marriott Bonvoy Program Marriott Bonvoy is the world’s largest hotel loyalty program, but size equals complexity. Here is the high-level system overview for 2025: Valuation: Aim for 0.7¢ …
Phillip Rosenheinrich
Phillip Rosenheinrich
Phillip, who is the founder of Pointalize, has simplified credit card rewards into straightforward and practical strategies. He has traveled to 62 countries and employs his knowledge as an IT Program Manager with more than 11 years of experience to assist the readers in transforming points into first-class travel experiences. He has an M.Sc. in Computer Science and Economics.
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Cape Town (South Africa)
9 minutes readCape Town: Quick Summary for the Strategic Traveler For those short on time, here’s the essential data: Cape Town (South Africa) is a world-class city defined by its dramatic natural setting. Prioritize …
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Beaverlac Camp (South Africa)
8 minutes readBeaverlac Camp: Quick Summary for a Weekend Escape Here’s the essential data: Beaverlac Camp (South Africa) is a rustic, back-to-basics campsite in the Cederberg mountains, about two hours from Cape Town. Its …
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Skilpad Restcamp (Namaqua NP, South Africa)
8 minutes readSkilpad Restcamp: Quick Summary Here’s the essential intel: Skilpad Restcamp (Namaqua NP, South Africa) is the main, and only, formal chalet accommodation inside the most famous section of Namaqua National Park. It …
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Ai-Ais Campsite (Fish River Canyon, Namibia)
10 minutes readAi-Ais Campsite: Quick Summary For those short on time, here’s the bottom line: The Ai-Ais Campsite (Fish River Canyon, Namibia) is a large, resort-style campground run by Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) at …
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Common Airport Mistakes for First-Time Travelers
7 minutes readQuick Summary: Top 3 Airport System Failures to Avoid Navigating an airport is a process with predictable failure points. After traveling through hundreds of airports in 62 countries, I’ve seen them all. …
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Klein-Aus Vista Desert Horse Campsite, Namibia
6 minutes readQuick Summary: Your Klein-Aus Vista Plan From a systems-planning perspective, Klein-Aus Vista Desert Horse Campsite, Namibia is the undisputed operational base for exploring the Aus, Lüderitz, and Kolmanskop region. It’s a beautifully …
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Sossus Oasis Campsite, Namibia
7 minutes readQuick Summary: Your Sossus Oasis Campsite Plan From a systems-planning perspective, Sossus Oasis Campsite, Namibia is the premier logistical hub for any self-drive traveler visiting the iconic dunes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. …
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Hakos Astrofarm (Namibia)
5 minutes readQuick Summary: Your Hakos Astrofarm Plan Hakos Astrofarm (Namibia) is not a luxury safari lodge; it is an authentic, high-altitude guest farm purpose-built for one thing: experiencing the southern night sky in …
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Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch (Namibia)
6 minutes readQuick Summary: Your Bagatelle Kalahari Plan Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch (Namibia) is a superb destination that offers an immersive and comfortable introduction to the iconic red dunes of the Kalahari desert. It’s …