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 […]

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.” […]

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 […]

Remember my post Why I plan to apply for Delta co-branded card (just not now) from few months ago? Well, I’ve decided that now is as good a time as any. No, I have zero interest in chasing Delta elite status that some Delta cards help you achieve via spending. And I don’t really have […]

To me, one of the best things about miles and points is sharing them with your loved ones. I especially enjoy booking getaways for my nephews in Belarus. It became a sort of a tradition to send them somewhere in the summer. In the past, I’ve used my hotel points for a Baltic getaway in […]