See our Advertiser Disclosure here My father-in-law is dying. We don’t know exactly how long he has left. It may be weeks or even months. Or he might not  be around by the time this post goes live. I can’t say that it was a shocker to hear the dreadful news, yet  nothing can prepare you […]

See our Advertiser Disclosure here. To go along with Nancy’s post on the same topic, I’ve decided to put together a list of my own. Worst Top of the list: realizing that flying to Costa Rica is a bad idea and having to cancel all the associated reservations. But not before driving for three hours […]

I’m a big believer that when done right, miles and points hobby can improve lives. No, it won’t solve major issues you may be dealing with. And it certainly won’t give your life purpose. However, it can enrich it with amazing experiences and bring families closer. That said, it’s important to be aware of potential […]

During my recent cruise on  Mariner of the Seas, I had a chance to check out cruise line’s private CocoCay island in the Bahamas or as Royal Caribbean refers to it, Perfect Day at CocoCay. It rhymes! Did it live up to the hype? Read the post to find out. These private islands, purchased by […]