Im wondering if someone could help me, Ive never done a star alliance redemption always just booked bmi on bmi website. Ive got 25000 miles to spend and im travelling on my own. Im willing to do cash and miles but I want to go as far as possible. I was thinking of s america or usa but dont no where so was wondering if someone could give me some ideas. I will be travelling from Manchester 14th Jan 10 returning 19th or 20th Jan 10 and any idea of cost eg taxes etc would be appreciated. Thanks