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What to do when miles only get you halfway there

July 31, 2025 By Nancy 2 Comments

A scenic beach view with clear turquoise water and a sandy shore. Several people are wading in the shallow water, enjoying the sunny day. In the background, a sailboat is anchored near the horizon. The sky is bright blue with a few fluffy clouds, and rocky formations with some vegetation are visible on the left side.

I book most if not all of my award flights as one-way flights. Why? Many times, I fly a different airline one way and another one going back based on award availability. Or, I don’t have enough miles in one program for both ways, so I have to utilize two programs. But what happens if […]

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Surprise Upgrade at Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay

July 28, 2025 By Nancy Leave a Comment

The image shows the exterior of the Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay hotel. The building is modern, with large glass windows and a combination of beige and black paneling. In the foreground, there is a sign with the hotel’s name and logo, surrounded by greenery and trees. The sky is overcast.

This is a continuation of my Japan/China trip report. See also Back from China and Japan Trip! 5 Takeaways, Worth it: JAL Premium Economy Award Seats, Better Than Expected: AA Premium Economy Shanghai PVG to DFW, Hits and Misses from our day at Tokyo DisneySea, Take this Line and Shove It (Literally): Shanghai Disneyland Hits […]

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Citi Adds AA as a 1:1 Transfer Partner

July 27, 2025 By Nancy 4 Comments

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This is big news: Citi just added American Airlines as a 1:1 transfer partner! While this move has been rumored for a while,  I didn’t actually believe it until it just happened. AA miles are incredibly valuable to my family since we live near an AA airport hub. I’ve found some great Web Special awards […]

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Cruise Safety: Amy Bradley is Missing and DCL M.O.B.

July 25, 2025 By Nancy 2 Comments

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Over the past few weeks. a few news stories have come to light that have some travelers doubting the safety of cruising. Let’s take a look at these stories. Amy Bradley is Missing (Netflix show) Amy Bradley is Missing is a documentary on Netflix that has remained in the Top 10 TV shows since its […]

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Another solid redemption with Chase Points Boost

July 24, 2025 By Nancy 6 Comments

The image shows a booking listing for Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort. On the left, there is a photo of the resort with a large retro-style sign and surrounding greenery. On the right, the listing details include a price of $133 per night, a total of $449, and an option to use 25,649 points. The resort has a 3.5-star rating based on 24,722 reviews.

My college student son and his friend have been working jobs and saving up for a trip to Universal Epic Universe in Florida over winter break. That makes me so happy! I told them I’d help cover flights with miles if we found decent award redemptions. Luckily, we found flights on Southwest Airlines for 5000 […]

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Rolling with the punches and adapting new blog survival strategies

July 23, 2025 By Nancy 4 Comments

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Miles For Family is now 12 years old! Almost a teenager! Over the years, the award travel hobby has seen a lot of changes. And, the same is true for bloggers who constantly have to adapt to stay in business. Ben at One Mile at a Time wrote a post a few weeks ago about […]

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