MilesAhead

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30/12/2020

From all of us at MilesAhead, we can't thank you enough for your support throughout what can be described as an unpredictable year. Wishing you and your families a very happy and hopeful New Year full of "firsts." We can't wait to embark on new journies again soon.

With Peace, Love, and Wellness,
Rob, AJ, Claudia, and Kara

08/12/2020

Rob Karp, Founder & CEO of MilesAhead, talks with Garrett Donovan, Amanyara Resort Manager, about how this Caribbean resort managed to create the ultimate guest experience admist the pandemic.

30/11/2020

We’re excited to announce our upcoming Instagram Live conversation with Amanyara Resort Manager, Garrett Donovan! More details as follows:

Who: Rob Karp, Founder & CEO of MilesAhead, & Garrett Donovan, Amanyara Resort Manager
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What: Join us for a conversation on the ways in which Amanyara in Turks & Caicos has created the ultimate guest experience amidst the global pandemic.
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When: Wednesday, December 2 at 12:00 PM EST
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Where: Instagram Live and

16/11/2020

PODCAST ALERT: Tune in to find out what Rob Karp, MilesAhead Founder & CEO, has to say about navigating a business through COVID-19, how travel will change in the future, and why now is actually the best time to own a travel rewards card.

Listen now (25 min) | Welcome to all of the new Crashing Up family members who’ve joined since Monday. If you’re reading this but haven’t subscribed, what’re you waiting for? Sign up below. Hi friends, Back again with your weekly shot of Friday Fuel, a collection of things that I’ve been l...

09/11/2020

Now is the time to start thinking about getting out of the cold for a few days this winter. With the One&Only in Cabo opening its doors for the holidays, here's what you need to know:

*No Covid test or quarantine required to enter Mexico
*Direct flights from most U.S. cities, including New York
*Plenty of villas and private dining options offered
*Additional amenities include: daily breakfast, resort credit, and 4th night fee on select dates

Feel free to reach out to us with any questions, and visit our website for more travel inspiration! www.milesahead.co

One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos has begun welcoming guests back with new guest experiences and tailored offerings. Here's what to expect.

02/11/2020

With clients headed to St. Barth's this Thanksgiving and holiday season, you can be, too! Here's what you need to know first...

For more ideas like this, visit our Change of Scenery page on our website: http://www.milesahead.co/change-of-scenery-lexotic

ALSO: Check out our daily trivia on our Instagram account:

27/10/2020

This week, we’re highlighting one of our favorite warm-weather winter destinations: Scottsdale, Arizona. With December - February temperatures around 70 degrees, it’s the perfect time to hike and enjoy the outdoors.

Pictured: Our team member, AJ, on the Tom’s Tumb hike in December.

Check out more activities in our Scottsdale guide on our website! www.MilesAhead.co/sanctuary

19/10/2020

When you travel, what you do and experience is equally important as where you stay. That's why we're creating destination guides with personal recommendations for places across the United States, Caribbean, and Mexico. We invite you to learn more about the properties we're highlighting along with guides and sample itineraries by visiting: http://www.milesahead.co/change-of-scenery-domexp

Stay up-to-date with more guides, hotel ideas, and travel tips by signing up for our newsletter on our website: www.milesahead.co

12/10/2020

An amazing stay doesn't have to be far away... Enjoy the changing seasons from a different viewpoint, indulge yourself in fine dining, and have comfort in knowing you're only a few hours drive from NYC.

Visit www.milesahead.co to find more inspiration and to sign up for our weekly newsletter, highlighting different properties and itineraries each week.

05/10/2020

We know you can't travel like you used to right now, but there are still safe, reliable, and re-energizing places to visit from East to West. That's why we've created Change of Scenery: Hand-selected, high-quality property and destination recommendations that meet our standards in a Covid-19 world.

Each week, we're highlighting various properties that will get your minds thinking about travel again. We know there's so much more to a vacation than just the property, so we're also putting together hand-crafted itineraries for each destination to inspire you further. From a sailing trip off the coast off Santa Barbara to nature hikes and bonfires that take advantage of the Northeast's fall foliage, there's no shortage of new experiences waiting for you around the corner.

Make sure to check out Change of Scenery and subscribe to our email list on our website: www.milesahead.co

14/09/2020

We've been working hard behind the scenes to make sure that when you're ready to hit the ground running, we're ready to guide you. That's why we've created MilesAhead, Change of Scenery: Hand-selected, high-quality property and destination recommendations that meet our standards in a Covid-19 world. We're excited to share themed recommendations to get you inspired to travel again.

Looking for the perfect getaway to recharge and take a breather from everyday life this fall or winter? We’ve compiled a few of our favorite, trusted wellness retreats in the US. Whether it’s for an extended stay or quick weekend jaunt, we could all use some time away to rejuvenate our energy and spirit. These destinations allow you to do just that.

To learn more and book your next getaway, visit our landing page: www.milesahead.co/choscoverpage

19/06/2020

On this Juneteenth, we must come together to address some pretty big elephants in the room, including our industry's general lack of diversity. This seems like a massive issue to address, and it is. We are committed to starting somewhere and educating ourselves, our clients, and our colleagues on how we can all make a difference.

So what are we doing at MilesAhead? First, we are continuing to educate ourselves on how we can be most impactful in the travel industry by subscribing to accounts like and participating in various webinars. Second, we are working with travel industry diversity consultants in order to learn how we can be a better ally and set goals for long-term changes. As a team of five white individuals, there is room for growth. Third, taking into consideration the first two points, we are forming an action plan on how to be most effective in our donations to industry partners.

It is our responsibility, as a tightly-knit travel community, to amplify our voices to create a new normal. The world is changing for the better, and so is MilesAhead. We encourage you to join the movement.

08/06/2020

We are thrilled to welcome the newest member of the MilesAhead team! Meet Kara Christofferson:

As part of a large adventurous family who prioritized experiences, Kara from an early age was fortunate to travel far and wide for family holidays. A long time lover of the arts, music, and fitness, Kara studied acting at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. During her semester abroad in Barcelona, she spent her weekends visiting as many European cities as possible. After a three year stint in Los Angeles teaching SoulCycle and exploring the West Coast, Kara returned home to NYC to pursue her passion for travel.

Prior to joining the team at MilesAhead, Kara spent three years working as a Luxury Travel Advisor at a high-end membership-based global concierge company. Her favorite travel experiences include witnessing the big five at the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, watching the sunrise from a hot air balloon in Cappadocia, Turkey, spending the night in a luxury bubble tent in the Wadi Rum Desert, and hiking up Mount Kosciuszko in Australia.

We can’t wait to see all that she accomplishes next.

18/03/2020

These last few weeks have been unprecedented and challenging for hospitality. Travel agencies are shutting their doors, mom and pop shops are closing down and even the airline behemoths are on the verge of bankruptcy. During these ever uncertain times, we are so grateful to be part of an industry that cares deeply about each other.

To watch the struggles continue and worsen is enough — MilesAhead is committed to taking action. So we created MilesAhead Cares — dedicating time and resources to give back to the hospitality industry and do all we can to help our colleagues and industry partners. Whether you’re looking for advice on how to meet payroll, handle summer cancellations, or just need someone to talk through situations with, we are here. about you.

The best way to find us is [email protected] and someone from our team will get back to you. We’re all going through this together, so let’s come out stronger than when we started. There’s no I in team, but there is an MA.

21/10/2019

Illume by Four Seasons

We had the pleasure of attending last month and just got the recap video! Enjoy this little clip that showed how we spent these few days in Montreal learning, connecting, and being inspired.

03/10/2019

From War to Wanderlust: AJ's Review of Vietnam — MilesAhead - Travel On Point

AJ Arena just got back from his adventures with Abercrombie & Kent USA in Vietnam. Read his editorial to find out what a previously war-stricken country can flourish into with the help of people like Chuck Searcy.

At 22 years old, I probably would have been sent to Vietnam for very different reasons had I been born 50 years earlier. I had to let that sink in as I stood in epicenter of what would have been a war zone in another life.

13/08/2019

Entrepreneur

Watch our stream with Entrepreneur!

Curious about what it takes to start a travel business? We’re live at the Bellagio in Las Vegas for the largest travel industry event--Virtuoso Travel Week .

Join VIP Contributor and Entrepreneur Press author Jill Schiefelbein as we talk with travel industry pros and successful travel entrepreneurs, giving you the real ins and outs of what strategies you can use to run a successful travel business. (BONUS, most the lessons can really apply to any entrepreneur!)

Guests:

Katie Schmit is the owner of Travel By Katie LLC, an affiliate of Largay Travel and specializes in leisure and luxury travel.

Rob Karp is the owner of MilesAhead, a luxury travel concierge service, helping clients maximize their points and miles, and hopes to bring younger people into the industry.

Jennifer Campbell is the Managing Director, Professional Development and Agency Services. An entrepreneur herself, she created her own agency and, after ten years, sold it to go support other aspiring and established agencies.

23/07/2019

16/07/2019

Towers Flowers

Thank you Towers Flowers for the awesome flower wall this evening!

Thanks to the MilesAhead team.

06/06/2019

We Need Your Vote | Virtuoso Rising Star Nominee - Rob Karp

MilesAhead is proud to announce that Rob Karp is a Virtuoso Rising Star Nominee! 🌟

Voting is now OPEN with your unique Virtuoso link sent to your email. Please take just a second to vote.

Thank you to our peers for the nomination and to our suppliers for voting!

06/06/2019

MilesAhead is proud to announce that Rob Karp is a Virtuoso Rising Star Nominee! 🌟

Voting is now OPEN with your unique Virtuoso link sent to your email. Please take just a second to vote.

Thank you to our peers for the nomination and to our suppliers for voting!

16/05/2019

Cornell seniors MilesAhead in travel game: Travel Weekly

Cornell seniors MilesAhead in travel game: Travel Weekly

One of the biggest challenges for most college seniors is lining up a job, but three graduating Cornell students won't have a problem with that. They already run a travel agency that did about $12 million in sales last year.

15/03/2019

It was so great seeing this team up in Ithaca to celebrate Cornell HEC and cheer on Valerie for her keynote talk!

12/03/2019

129: How to Break Into the Luxury Travel Industry w/ Rob Karp, MilesAhead [Espresso Shots] - Time4Coffee

Want to know why traveling is not a good enough qualification to plan travel for others? Or what people would be most surprised to learn about in this profession? Tune in to hear Rob on Time4Coffee!

Rob Karp, a 20-year old senior at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, is the founder of MilesAhead, a luxury travel concierge. At 14, Rob developed a passion for the travel industry and a drive for delivering a best-in-class customer experience. Initially, he began helping family ...

20/02/2019

ASTA - American Society of Travel Advisors

During the The New York Times - Travel Show, we assembled an all-star panel from various backgrounds (Kerry Dyer from Brownell Travel, Joshua Bush of Avenue Two Travel, Chris Seddelmeyer of Travel Concepts, Rob Karp of MilesAhead and moderated by Erika Richter with ASTA) for the "How to Become a Successful Travel Advisor" talk, Jamie Biesiada reports for Travel Weekly >> http://bit.ly/2BMc81c

🗳What other tips do you have for new to the business travel advisors?

13/02/2019

Secrets of their success: Travel Weekly

“Passion isn't just limited to travel itself, said Rob Karp, CEO and founder of MilesAhead in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. It's also about creating the trips that others want, Karp said, and making sure they have the best experiences possible.”

Panelists at the New York Times Travel Show say a passion for travel is key for new-to-the-industry advisors.

05/12/2018

Huru International

Huru International, we are so proud of everything you do ❣️

Ever wonder what it's like to deliver 1,000 Huru Kits during the rainy season in Kenya? Well, we've got a story for you - and it's one of our favorite moments of 2018. 🤗

28/11/2018

Huru International

Congrats to Huru International on a successful ! We are so proud of your organization and will continue to advocate that every day can be a giving day.

was a ! You all have moved our hearts with your desire to give. We wish to convey our biggest *THANK YOU* to all of our amazing donors! Our gratitude is huge - each donation provides access to education and the immeasurable power of confidence. That’s what we mean when we say . Your contribution can be felt all the way to Kenya. Don't believe us? Roll the video!