As many of you know, during the last year or so I’ve been carefully planning obsessing over a trip to Tahiti, New Zealand and Australia (see my post on costs breakdown). In reality, the idea was hatched in my brain decades ago. It just took awhile to finally pull it off. Yay to miles and points […]
Archives for July 2018
Paris or New Zealand? Drum roll please….
Just two years ago, my family wasn’t anywhere near ready to tackle a big international trip. The thought of a long overseas flight compounded with schlepping my kids around Europe frightened me. But, it’s amazing how much things can change in just a year. Last year, my husband and I realized that we are ready […]
Vacation Reveal: Star Wars Disney Cruise
Planning future vacations makes me happy. I’m not alone. Studies show that many people derive more happiness from planning a trip than actually taking the trip. Because of that, I could never surprise my family with a major trip by telling them on the way to the airport. I want the joy of anticipating and […]
Alligators, Oddities and History in St. Augustine
During my family’s recent trip to Florida, we drove from the Daytona Beach area to St. Augustine, Florida, twice. St. Augustine is the oldest city in the United States, founded in 1565. Prior to our vacation, I had read so many good things about visiting St. Augustine. Since we were just a little over an […]
Miles and Points News: IHG PointBreaks Now Live, Citi TY 60k, Train Travel with Pets and More
There have been several new developments in the miles and points world over this past week. Be sure to follow Miles For Family on Facebook to stay in the loop on breaking news. 1). IHG PointBreaks are now live for August through September stays. These hotels were released a week earlier than normal. See the […]
My HomeAway/VRBO Beachfront Condo Rental in Daytona Beach Shores
On my family’s recent extended trip to Florida, we stayed three weeks in a beachfront condo rental in Daytona Beach Shores. This was our second time renting through HomeAway/VRBO. The condo is almost 1900 square feet with three bedrooms and three full bathrooms. It has a two-week minimum rental period, and we paid about $136 […]