Thepointsguy iconThepointsguySep 9, 2026 ~4 min source read

How TPG used one Oneworld round‑the‑world ticket to visit the New Seven Wonders — and how you can too

A practical guide to Oneworld's Round The World fares, how the TPG team traveled to all seven New Wonders on RTW tickets, and concrete steps to maximize value when booking and while traveling.

We visited the New 7 Wonders of the World on 1 ticket — here's how

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RTW tickets can’t be booked with miles, so book through an airline and use a credit card that rewards airfare purchases to earn bonus points and elite credit.

Use travel‑reward card benefits and targeted offers (Amex/Chase) to offset ground costs like tours, local transport, and attraction tickets.

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World on 1 ticket — here's how Rachel Craft Rachel Craft Travel writer Rachel Craft is a travel writer at TPG. She's excited about introducing more people to the world of points & miles and helping fellow travel newbies make the most of their points. Please view our advertising policy and product review methodology for more information.

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  • Check out the full video here — and keep reading to learn how to book your own round-the-world adventure.
  • However, this includes additional partner airlines like Aer Lingus and WestJet.
  • World (RTW) ticket that lets you visit (almost) as many countries as you like, all on one itinerary at one price.
  • Oneworld's RTW tickets offer hundreds of destinations in 170 countries and territories, with three types of fares:
  • The price you pay depends on the number of continents you visit, with up to 15 flight segments on one ticket.

What to take from it

The fare depends on the distance you travel, with a total cap of 39,000 miles. Between them, they covered six continents and traveled on seven different Oneworld airlines. Maximizing rewards on your ticket Since there's no way to book these tickets with miles, here are our top tips to maximize your rewards on a cash booking.

Example or evidence

  • Bottom line If you're hoping to book your own round-the-world journey, check out these sample itineraries for inspiration.
  • If you do, make sure you're using a credit card that offers bonus points or miles on airfare purchases.
  • Start by planning your itinerary through Oneworld's site and then call your favorite Oneworld airline (such as American) to book and pay.

Details worth keeping

Seeing the New 7 Wonders of the World on 1 round-the-world ticket. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. Only includes continents that border the Pacific Ocean.

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