I’ve been on quite a few cruises (17), and I always enjoy exploring the various ports. Sometimes, I book excursions through the cruise line. Other times, I book 3rd-party tours or just take public transportation to nearby sites. My daughter and I will be sailing on an MSC cruise around Norway this summer, and I’m […]

My post last week about 2 ways to book award flights to Hawaii brought some unexpected heated comments about the value of mileage redemptions vs. just paying cash. This is a topic that we’ve written about in the past, but it’s a good one to revisit. As a miles and points collector, when does it […]

You applied for the cards, you earned the miles, and now you’re ready to spend them on free travel. But what happens when you can’t find award availability for the dates you need? Or, the miles required for your desired flights are outrageously high? Here are some tips to increases your chances of booking the […]

90 days to use ’em or lose ’em: Where would you transfer your points?: This is a really interesting read on Frequent Miler. Everyone has their favorite programs. There is no right or wrong answer here. I plan to write a post about what I would do if I had to transfer all of my flexible […]

One of the most common questions Leana and I are asked is: How can we book flights to Hawaii with miles and points from credit cards? Hawaii is such a dream vacation spot. I’ve been there 3 times, and I’d still love to go back again. Even though the flights are long (especially from the […]

When it comes to using miles and points for free travel, there is no definitive “right” and “wrong” way. It all comes down to your risk tolerance and travel preferences. That said, there are definitely some actions that prevent families from maximizing rewards. Here are some common mistakes. Using the Same One Travel Credit Card […]