Travel Style: Dr. Cacinda “Cindy” Maloney
Occupation: Travel writer/blogger, photographer and social media influencer who loves adventurer, culture and smart luxury travel. She is also a physician, business owner, storyteller, and scuba diver
Hometown: Texas, USA
Residence: Arizona, USA
Website: PointsandTravel.com
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Short Bio:
How often do you fly: A few times a month
How many countries have you been to? 62
How many continents have you been to? 5
Favorite American city: Savannah, New Orleans
Favorite international city: Vienna, Austria; San Miguel de Allende, Mexico; Buenos Aires, Argentina. Can anyone just pick one?
Least favorite country: Germany
Favorite World Heritage Site: Too many to choose from
Favorite airline: American and Cathay Pacific
Favorite aircraft type: 747 for style and A380 for comfort
Aisle or window: Was aisle for years, but recently switched to window seat for the view
Favorite airport lounge: Lufthansa First Class Terminal in Frankfurt
Favorite U.S. airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (awesome name!)
Favorite international airport: Hong Kong
Favorite hotel: W Hong Kong or La Casa de Cuesta, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Favorite cruise line: Not a cruiser, but loved Peter Hughes dive boat live-aboard!
Favorite island: Castaway Island, Fiji
Favorite fancy restaurant: La Tour ‘d Argent, Paris, France or the restaurant at the Connaught London, England
Favorite hole in the wall: Tiesto’s Cuenca, Ecuador
Favorite fruit: Blueberries
Favorite food: Filet Mignon or lobster bisque with chocolate mousse cake for dessert!
Least favorite food: Liver
Drink of choice (In the air and on the ground) Air: water; Ground: tequila reposado
Favorite travel movie(s): The Talented Mr. Ripley
Favorite travel show(s): I don’t watch TV, except recorded “The Amazing Race” with my son Diego!
Favorite travel book(s): Nothing to Declare
Right now I am reading: Halfway to Each Other: How a Year in Italy Brought Our Family Home
Top 3 favorite travel newsletters/magazines:
Favorite travel website(s) – besides JohnnyJet.com, of course!: https://www.pointsandtravel.com,
Five things you bring on a plane: Laptop, neck pillow, noise-canceling headphones, socks, and Myocalm PM
What do you always seem to forget: Ponytail holder
What do you want your loved one to buy you from an airport duty-free store? A Christmas ornament
Favorite travel iPhone app(s): I don’t have an iPhone! (Droid)
Most embarrassing travel moment: Kicked a piece of luggage, when I got mad one time, in front of my kids in Seville, Spain!
Worst travel moment: Cold, gray Berlin in the pouring down snow, when my laptop crashed and my cell phone wouldn’t work all on the same trip.
What’s your dream destination: Greek Isles, Seychelles, Maldives, and Madagascar
Favorite travel charity: KIVA
Best travel tip: Don’t be so travel specific, let your miles and points take you where they want you to go. Always bring two credit cards and two debit cards for access to your money, as well as cash, but get your spending money out of the ATM for the best exchange rate. Buy a SIM card in each country or area you visit, with your unlocked, non-contracted phone. A lesson I have had to learn the hard way.
