Back from my epic/insane trip: overall thoughts Business vs. economy: is the mileage upcharge worth it? Assigning $ value to Priority Pass during our trip to South Pacific Our two magical nights in Bora Bora Hilton Moorea resort and spa: spectacular setting, not a 5-star property Making the most of our one night in Moorea […]
Archives for September 2018
Southwest Airlines Extends Flight Schedules through Early June 2019
One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. Today, Southwest Airlines extends flight schedules to include April 8 through June 8, 2019. This covers spring break for many areas as well as Easter, Memorial Day weekend and early summer vacations for some […]
Top Two Kauai Excursions Worth the Splurge
My family of five visited Kauai over spring break. Before our Kauai vacation, I researched the highest-rated Kauai excursions to determine which (if any) were worth the time and money. We did several activities on the island that were enjoyable and worthwhile. To clarify, it is absolutely not necessary to pay for any Kauai excursions […]
Request from a Relative: Help Us Pick the Best Hotel Card for Our Needs
A few days ago I’ve received an email from one of my husband’s relatives and wanted to share it (as well as my advice) with readers: “Hey Leana. Is the Hilton Honors credit card good? My husband just sent me a message saying we should both get it. I thought I would run it by you.” […]
Now Live! New IHG PointBreaks List (for Stays Through November 30th)
It’s that time of year again when new IHG PointBreaks list is about to go live. It will be valid for stays from September 24th through November 30th. You will be able to view the full list on this page once it’s released. Unfortunately, it looks like IHG has decided not to share a preview […]
Is a Trip to Tahiti Really out of Reach for Middle-class Families?
Let’s face it, a trip to exotic Tahiti and a middle-class family usually don’t go hand in hand. And yet, with some planning, it’s something many of you can probably pull off. I say “probably” because I obviously don’t know your circumstances. But I do know that we are an average middle-class family, and I […]
