Out of all the important concepts in the miles and points hobby, your individual valuation of specific currencies should probably be at the top of the list. This is a complicated subject and there is no definitive answer that will apply to every single person out there. Very often you will see professional miles and […]
Archives for January 2018
Disney World vs. Disneyland: Which One is Better?
One question I hear frequently from friends is, “Should we go to Disney World or Disneyland for our big Disney trip?” The parks are not identical, and there are a fair amount of differences when you compare Disney World vs. Disneyland. My first instinct is to tell them to go on a Disney Cruise instead, […]
The Low-hanging Fruit that Wasn’t
In this hobby we are constantly bombarded by various deals. I don’t know about you, but my head starts spinning from all the discounts, free donuts and Amex offers that I HAVE to take advantage of. I may not be a huge fan of Martha Stewart, but you better believe I will buy her wine […]
Recap: Increased Southwest Offers, Reminder to Cancel Citi Hilton Cards, IHG Category Changes Date Revealed and More
Please follow us on Facebook for most important breaking news in the miles and points world! 1) I’ve already posted this info on our Facebook page, but it bears repeating. Heads up for folks who are looking to get a Companion Pass on Southwest! Right now, you can get 50,000 points bonus on both Premier […]
My 2019 Plan for Chasing Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC
I’m fortunate because for the most part, my husband finds my various personality quirks to be delightful. But there is one thing that seriously drives him bananas, and that is the fact that I always have four or five trips lined up in advance. When I ask him for his opinion, he just gets this […]
What’s In Your Travel Medicine Cabinet?
We’ve all been there. We’re in the middle of our dream vacation, and all of a sudden we’ve got a killer sore throat. Or a kid suddenly and without warning throws up in the hotel room. Or your nose is so stuffy that you can’t breathe or sleep. Let’s be honest. Getting sick on vacation […]