Amber Cove cruise port in the Dominican Republic is a relatively new cruise port in the Caribbean. It opened in late 2015 and features overwater cabanas to rent as well as a free onsite pool and waterslide complex. The port has a variety of excursions, including swimming with dolphins, ATVing, hiking to waterfalls and more. […]

I used to think earning miles and points would be difficult. I was wrong! There are so many opportunities to earn miles and points with credit card sign-up bonuses with everyday spending. However, I’ve discovered that it’s much more challenging to spend those miles and points on saver-level awards to get the maximum value out of […]

Edited to add: This $1 deposit sale has been extended through today, January 18, 2023. I received an email from Holland America today about a special sale with reduced deposits: Today, January 17, 2024, pay just $1 deposit per person on select cruises! (For guests 1 and 2 in a cabin). Normally, to hold a […]

We are just a few weeks into the new year, but my family is already starting the process to earn more miles and points through credit card sign-up bonuses! First credit card approval of 2023 Drumroll please….. My husband applied and was approved for the Barclays AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard (non-affiliate link). The […]

Post roundup: Challenging Award Programs You Should Put Up With: This is a fantastic guide from Miles to Memories. I haven’t booked any awards on these 3 airlines, although I came close to booking with Turkish Miles and Smiles. 3 Big Changes at Disney World: This week, Disney World announced 3 changes that are good […]

I write a lot about credit card bonuses on this blog. But occasionally, I dabble in bank bonuses. Last year, I completed the steps to earn an easy $400 bonus with Regions. More recently, my husband and I opened Citi Miles Ahead accounts for bonus AA miles. And now, my son is following in our […]