Most families who come to Orlando focus on Disney parks as well as Sea World and Universal Studios. I’m hoping that after this post, you will at least consider Legoland Florida. Sure, it requires a 50 minute drive from Orlando, but IMO for small kids it’s worth it. We love it so much that we […]

1. Paris 2. London 3. Rome 4. Venice 5. Dublin At last, the conclusion! My goal with these series was to find some options for families who are short on cash but have a decent supply of points. Categories change, of course, so this post will be outdated next year, if not sooner. But hopefully, […]

I’ve written about my valuation of miles and points before. Of course, that particular post is highly subjective and I even said that you shouldn’t take it as gospel. That’s the thing about this hobby: It’s very hard to pinpoint exact value  or what you would pay for any particular mile or point. Just because […]

American Airlines and US Airways will start combining their mileage programs on March 28th. Make sure to link your accounts to avoid any potential issues. You can now view an entire 5 weeks of Daily Getaways deals. Speaking of, today you can purchase Hilton points for 0.5 cents each. As I’ve said earlier this week, […]

I’ve written before that I’m a great believer in travel insurance I personally have cashed in on it twice. Of course, you shouldn’t look at travel insurance as  a CD or  some sort of investment because  most likely you won’t come out ahead if you end up insuring each and every trip. Just like in casino, […]

Awhile back, I’ve written a 2-part post on Disney lodging options for a family of five. The challenge was to find the best bargains on points, yet still fit five people in one room. To be honest, even that seems like an overkill, as I would rather get a vacation rental or a house with […]