Archives for April 2018

To me, the best part about blogging is interacting with readers and exchanging travel stories. I honestly feel like a kid in a candy store when someone sends me an email recounting their adventures, photos included. Some trips stand out as truly unique. That’s why when I learned that my reader Audrey will be sailing […]

Update: looks like the deal is gone. Just a quick heads up that you can currently buy 55,000 points package via Daily Getaways promo. These were sold out within minutes few weeks ago, but apparently are back for a  limited time. Before pulling the trigger, make sure to read my post on this deal. This promo […]

Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter for most important breaking news in the miles and points world 1) On Wednesday I published a post on the upcoming changes in Marriott/SPG program. In it I’ve mentioned that there was a rumor on DoC blog that the sign-up bonus on personal Amex SPG card may change in a […]

If you have relatives in another country, you are probably in a perpetual state of either planning an expensive visit there, or finding ways to bring your family to you without going bankrupt. That’s basically my reality. As soon as I burn miles or points, I have to start accumulating them all over again. Fortunately, […]

I’m sure by now you’ve heard about Marriott/SPG Monday announcement and the upcoming changes to the program. If not, you can  see this official page on Marriott.com  I won’t rehash all the details, as lots of bloggers have covered this topic already. Instead, let me highlight the changes that are pertinent to someone like myself. As in, a […]

A few weeks ago, I wrote about how I’m using my husband’s Hilton points to stay at a Disney Springs area hotel in order to get some on-site Disney World benefits. This is a new benefit that is being tested in 2018. The main benefit I’m seeking is the ability to book FastPass+ at 60 […]