Now and again I like to share emails from readers (with their permission, of course). The idea is that if one person is asking a specific question, ten others are probably wondering the same thing. Here is the question from Amanda (edited): “I’m planning to take my son to Legoland in California. Only two of us […]
Archives for June 2017
Getting Back our Lost Camera: an Expensive Lesson
In my last week’s post, I’ve mentioned that my husband forgot his expensive Nikon camera in Frankfurt airport. So, I wanted to follow up with an update on how things are progressing. But first, let me back up. Imagine a scene: My husband and I are settled in our exit row seats (always ask when […]
Comment for a Chance to Win a $125 Certificate, Valid on United Operated Flights
I’ll keep this post short and sweet. One of my readers was kind enough to reach out and let me give away a flight voucher, valid on United operated flights. No, he is not boycotting that airline due to recent plane beating rigamarole, he just doesn’t think he will be able to use the certificate […]
Should You Ditch Your Amex SPG and Apply for Amex Blue Business Plus Card?
As you probably know, few weeks ago, Amex surprised everyone by introducing The Blue Business Plus Credit Card from American Express. As a result, my reader Stephanie asked me this question and I thought it deserved a separate post. Here is her dilemma: “Since the new AMEX Business Blue Plus came out, would it be worth […]
Dumping Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites-Waterpark for IHG Property in Cape Canaveral
Few months ago I wrote a post on redeeming points for Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites-Waterpark I’ve been intrigued by this place ever since my in-laws took my daughter there for a getaway, back when it was run by Nickelodeon. I just love the set-up of the suites: one king bed in a separate area, brightly […]
Idiots Abroad (the Sequel)
Guys, I just got back from our insane trip, so my brain is kind of hazy from the jet lag and stress of the whole experience. I’m going to skip the news round-up this week because I literally have no clue what’s presently going on in the miles and points world (more on that later). […]