This morning, Disney Cruise Line announced itineraries for early 2021. Although sailings were announced today, cruises aren’t open to book to the general public until next Thursday, October 3, 2019. However, there is a tiered booking system before that for Castaway Cay members as follows: Monday September 30th: Platinum Castaway Club members & Disney’s Golden […]

Last week in an online moms’ group, the discussion was about how to make ends meet when one spouse quits work to become a stay-at-home parent. Speaking from experience, I know this transition is difficult both emotionally and financially. One mom shared that she makes extra money by charging everything to a credit card that […]

Earlier this year, I was watching a scandalous story on 20/20 TV show. I was shocked to see a hotel I stayed at featured as part of the story. It made me curious to know what other scandals or newsworthy events happened at hotels I’ve visited. Here are a few I discovered. Affair at Sheraton Sand […]

On our recent summer trip to Australia and New Zealand, we saved the best for last. After visiting Sydney, Hobbiton, Taupo and Rotorua (Part 1 and Part 2), we made our way to the Coromandel Peninsula of New Zealand. I had been drooling over photos of Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove for months, and […]

Last month, I wondered if I should splurge on MVMCP (Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party) tickets before our short 3-day cruise on Disney Cruise Line. The feedback was unanimous: DO IT! Time flew by, and before I knew it, the party was just over 60 days away. I purchased the tickets online and added them […]

Citi Cards Losing Travel Coverage and Citi Price Rewind: Citi announced a few months ago that most of its cards are losing some key travel coverage benefits as well as Citi Price Rewind. Those changes go into effect in just a few days on September 22, 2019. See this post on Million Mile Secrets. Capital One […]