The entire list has been released on FlyerTalk and numerous blogs so I am only going to focus on the ones that stand out for eco-travelers.
Tahiti is a gateway to one of my bucket list birding destinations, Ua Huka in the Marquesas for the dazzling Ultramarine Lorikeet and also Rimatara where you can see the beautiful Rimatara Lorikeets. The bad news is that it’s almost impossible to get an award to PPT from AKL (Auckland) on Air New Zealand. You may be able to get one on Air Tahiti Nui with American miles but it’s not searchable online so you have to call them. As of this time, awards are available on:
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Notice how February (when the deal is over) has heaps of availability!
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CROWNE PLAZA PANAMA
Although this is a city based hotel, it is fairly close to the Metropolitan Natural Park and about a half hour drive from Soberania National Park so get up earlier!
INTERCONTINENTAL JOHANNESBURG SANDTON TOWERS
Useful as a gateway to Kruger, Magoebaskloof and other South African national parks.
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL BENGALURU ELECTRONICS CITY
Bangalore is the gateway to many of India’s wonderful national parks & birding paradises such as Wayanad, Coorg, Nagarhole and Mudumalai. I will be there in a month or so. I am currently booked at the Park Plaza which has a better location and free breakfast for all guests so considering switching to this hotel. I probably won’t do it though because I don’t want to be in Electronic City and the breakfast costs extra here.
Gateway to Thattekad Bird Sanctuary but it may not be necessary as it’s just as quick to go from the airport directly to the sanctuary by taxi as it is to go to the city.
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