My trip to Europe is finally here! As I was gardening my reservations this past week, I realized just how complicated this trip really is: 6 people 2 origin cities 10 flight record locators 2 apartments 4 hotels 2 van transfers Paris metro rides 1 high-speed train 6 Swiss Travel Passes for Swiss cog railways, […]

See our Advertiser Disclosure and Editorial Note here. Last month, our cruise on Harmony of the Seas stopped at Perfect Day at CocoCay island in the Bahamas. While my older boys spent a few hours in the water park (extra $), my daughter and I enjoyed the included amenities of the island. There is a lot […]

See our Advertiser Disclosure here. What have I turned into? My family has always flown in Economy. I like to get a lot of trips out of my miles and points. But last year, I decided to splurge on lie-flat business class seats to Europe for my family of five (which turned into six). We […]

See our Advertiser Disclosure and Editorial Note here. Carnival Cruise Line thinks I’m a gambling high roller, and they invited me on a free cruise. Let me explain. I currently have Hyatt Explorist status. I keep it every year by matching to MGM Rewards (formerly mLife) and then back again (see this post).  Last year, after […]

Citi just increased the sign-up bonus on its Citi/AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard to 75k AA miles. The normal offer is 60k miles. This offer is not yet reflected in my affiliate link, but you can go to this direct link. This limited-time offer expires on July 13, 2022. Details on Offer Spend $3500 in […]

Here’s What It Might be Like to Travel on a Double Decker Airplane Seat: See this post on CNN. Oh no. Oh no. Oh no no no no no.  American Airlines Brings Back Change Fees for Many International Tickets: I knew this day would come. See this post on View From the Wing. Is the […]