South America & Africa Points Heist

We all make mistakes. I haven't made one since '78 but I understand why people do. That's why I hope you forgive me for writing in July of 2014 that Turtle Tower is the 6th based place to get pho in the world.

Virgin, Virgin, Virgin. There are virgins everywhere. First, it was the Virgin Clubhouse in JNB.

This lounge is called a clubhouse and for good reason. Like the Costco setup of the Turkish Airlines Lounge in IST, the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at LHR is novel.

If you're looking for a good laugh, buy a huge pumba and put it in the overhead without closing the bin.

Are you ready for this trip [report] to end? After the steakhouse overindulgence at Grillhouse JNB, I was. But first, I had to visit the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Johannesburg.

If you're looking for the best steak in Johannesburg, local will point you to one of two places: The Butcher Shop in Sandton or its competitor, Grillhouse. I went to The Butcher Shop the last time I was in South Africa and loved it. On this occasion, I decided to give Grillhouse a try. 

Over a month ago, I began my trip hungover at the United Club LAX. Many countries, but no Great Whites later, it was time to head home.

Warning! Warning! Warning! Do not go shark cage diving in Gansbaai before reading this post.

Before heading to Franschhoek, I stayed at the Protea Waterfront and the Protea Seapoint. Both were better than the DoubleTree, where I stayed last time I visited Cape Town, but neither were better than the Radisson Blu Waterfront. How would the Westin stack up?

The Franschhoek Cost Breakdown is part of the South America & Africa Points Heist Trip Report. I've gone on and on about how much I enjoyed Franschhoek and how I indulged in the luxury lifestyle. It...