Ever since I was a kid I knew I was meant to travel but growing up in a
middle-class family of six international jet-setting wasn't exactly an option
that is until I figured out how to maximize my dad's frequent flyer miles
at the age of 12 to take my family on a vacation to the Caribbean.
And almost twenty years later I've created a community of millions with my blog
The Points Guy, teaching people how to maximize their points to travel for a fraction of the cost.
And now I'm taking you with me.
this is TPGtv
Thanks to my miles and points I have been able to travel the globe
and visit amazing destinations, however there's so much more to travel
than just a luxurious resort and first class seat. Over the past few years
I've gotten more and more involved with PeaceJam, an amazing organization that develops young
leaders through the teachings of Nobel Peace Prize winners
PeaceJam has a small but thriving presence in West Africa and when I was invited to Accra,
Ghana to see it first hand I jumped at the opportunity, but first I had to
figure out how to get there. There aren't a ton of nonstop flights to Africa from
the US most route through Europe nearly doubling the travel time however
Delta flys JFK to Accra non-stop, but the flights aren't cheap
overtime I accrued these Delta SkyMiles by not only flying Delta but also taking
advantage of various credit card sign-up offers. If you need Delta SkyMiles you can also
transfer AMX Membership Rewards points at a one-to-one ratio and Starwood
Preferred Guest transfers with the 25% bonus for every 20,000 points transferred
While Delta SkyMiles are not the most valuable airline currency out there, they can be extremely
useful especially when redeeming on Delta's unique routes. So not only can
you save a ton of travel time by flying nonstop but also save a ton of cash
since Delta charges a premium for these unique flights especially in business class.
And if you're flying into JFK there's a brand new Sky priority entrance to check-in
which minimizes lines and gets you through in almost no time
Then there is Deltas consistently fantastic staff; this is Sylvia. Sylvia: Have a safe flight TPG!
the real gem of Delta at JFK as their new 24,000 square-foot Sky Club which you
can get access to it the AMEX Platinum or the Delta reserve cards or if you're
flying Delta one even on an award ticket. And for Delta one passengers you get a
tapas sampler and premium glass of wine. But my favorite part of the Sky Club is the
Skydeck where you can plane watch to your heart's content
and soak in some sun before your flight
and who doesn't love the smell of jet fuel on a beautiful New York City afternoon
Delta flights JFK to Accra non-stop on their Boeing 767 300 ER aircraft which has just 26 seats
in Delta one and 200 in Delta comfort and economy combined on this
on plane in Delta one I personally like the odd-numbered window seats because it
offered the most amount of privacy and while Delta does have a nice Tumi
amenity kit they don't provide PJs so I recommend packing some breathable clothes
but before I sleep it's time to eat.
And this isn't what you think of typical plane food.
Tonight I'm starting with shrimp followed by a delicious cedar
plank salmon and topping it all off with a hot fudge sundae the perfect mix for
food coma which was enjoyed in my lie-flat bed with Westin Heavenly bedding.
Traveling over 50,100 miles for over 10 hours and being pampered while doing it it
tough to be four $5.60 cash out of pocket and waking up in Africa is priceless
On the next TPGtv meet the next generation of Ganna's youth in a program
that is changing both the city and the region.