Miles For Family

Transfer bonuses between flexible miles/points to specific airline and hotel loyalty programs are a great way to make your miles and points go further. Let’s take a look at April 2025 transfer bonuses. Chase 80% Transfer Bonus to IHG One Rewards From now through April 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET, get 80% bonus when […]

On our recent cruise on Icon of the Seas, my family split up into two groups for our port stop in Cozumel, Mexico. Boys: Jet Ski Tour My husband and sons had a great time jet skiing in Costa Rica last year, so they requested a jet ski excursion for this cruise. Since they don’t […]

A few weeks ago, my family sailed on Icon of the Seas out of Miami. Royal Caribbean gave us a free airport transfer at 7 a.m. on debarkation day due to traffic congestions in the port area. But for me and two other members of my family, our flight home didn’t leave until 4 p.m. […]

When it comes to this hobby, my primary goal is to collect as many points/cash as I can at the lowest possible cost. Everything else is secondary. I do appreciate various perks (Priority Pass etc.), but they don’t determine which cards we apply for. I also believe in striking when the iron is hot. Being […]

I’m a big fan of transfer bonuses that banks regularly offer to airline and hotel partners. When the timing syncs up with award availability and your trip plans, transfer bonuses are a great way to stretch your miles and points. I always tell readers that I don’t recommend transferring points speculatively, meaning don’t transfer in […]

A quick post to let you know that today, Southwest Airlines will extend its flight schedule through January 5th 2026. That timeframe includes Thanksgiving and winter holidays, a busy travel time for many families. Keep in mind that Southwest flight credits currently don’t expire, though that will unfortunately change in May. So, you can book […]