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 […]

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 […]