As my three kids continue to grow, my family of five is finding that condo rentals provide more comfortable accommodations than standard hotel rooms. We had so much space in our beachfront condo rental last summer, and the extra space really made a difference in our vacation enjoyment. I know that some folks don’t like […]

My family of five is looking forward to our 7th cruise on Disney Cruise Line early next year for a special Star Wars cruise. We are counting down the days until we sail away! While I’m sure the cruise will be unbelievable, it’s hard to ignore the astronomical cost of Disney Cruise Line. For most […]

My family of five visited Kauai over spring break. Before our Kauai vacation, I researched the highest-rated Kauai excursions to determine which (if any) were worth the time and money. We did several activities on the island that were enjoyable and worthwhile. To clarify, it is absolutely not necessary to pay for any Kauai excursions […]

My family is flying to Orlando in early January for a Star Wars Disney Cruise, and we still haven’t purchased our flights yet. Why not? I’m planning to use a combination of Chase Ultimate Reward points from a Chase Sapphire Reserve card and FlexPoints from a FlexPerks Visa to purchase the flights. The lower the […]

A few weeks ago, I revealed that I’m going to Phoenix, Arizona for spring break next year. The plan is to simply enjoy a few days in the sun while relaxing in the resort’s lazy river and watching our school troubles melt away. A few people have said to me, “Of course you’re going to […]