If you’ve been on a cruise before, you’re probably familiar with this quirk of cruising: you may be assigned to eat dinner at a table with other guests. Some people think this is a bit of a deal breaker, and they will request to dine alone or change their table after the first awkward encounter. […]

No, that isn’t a typo. My 2023 travel plans are mostly solidified, and I’m dreaming about where to travel in 2024 via miles and points. Here are some places on my radar. Portugal Some good friends of ours are moving to Portugal this summer. So, we’re thinking about visiting them and seeing Portugal over spring […]

I’m planning a quick trip to Chicago later this year with two of my kids to hang out with a relative. I’ve had this trip in my mind the past few years. And in my mind, I’ve been drooling over one particular hotel. So why did I book a different hotel instead? Chicago Athletic Association […]

Alaska Airlines 72k bonus: Bank of America’s Alaska Airlines card (non-affiliate link) currently has a 72,000-mile bonus. Spend $3000 in the first 90 days, $95 annual fee. If you make a dummy booking on Alaska Airlines website, an offer should pop up for a 70k bonus that also includes a $100 statement credit (effectively wiping out […]

My husband and I own a combined 3 credit cards that offer credits on travel expenses. These travel credits help offset the annual fees on each card. Since we travel a lot each year, it makes sense for us to keep these cards. All of the credits cycled in November/December, and I’ve already made a […]

A reader recently asked me: What’s the best credit card I can get to earn miles for a spring break trip? Yes, most “normal” people are planning spring break 2023 trips right now. (Miles and points hobbyists are already planning into 2024….) Unfortunately, the reality is that earning miles from a credit card and using […]