As you’ve probably heard by now, few days ago, Hyatt unexpectedly offered a super generous match to Diamond status. Of course, as soon as I’ve read about it, I sent a DM via Twitter. Unfortunately, they would only match me to Platinum status, which I already happen to have via co-branded credit card. However, on […]

Maui and Kauai Hotel Points  Options Big Island and Oahu Hotel Points Options This write-up was inspired by my last week’s post on Chase Fairmont Signature Visa If you look at the comments, you’ll see that a certain selfish reader has slyly manipulated me into it: This topic has been covered extensively in blogs. What I […]

This is a quick “filler” Sunday post, but I just felt like putting it together. Our annual passes to Legoland are expiring today, and who knows when (or if) we’ll ever make it there again. It’s been  a blast, and one of the best investments we’ve made when it comes to our family entertainment. I wrote […]

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I’m sure you’ve all heard about the tragedy in Paris. What is there for me to add? We live in a scary, crazy world where brainwashed individuals do unimaginable things to innocent people. But the thing is, my family is planning to go to Paris in 1.5 years. […]

An update to an update: Got an email form Hyatt that my husband was upgraded to Diamond status. I’ve sent a screenshot of IHG Platinum status that showed several stays at IHG, all via points. Hooray! An update: Looks like I was late to the party. They only offered me Platinum status, which I already happen to have via […]