Welcome to 2024! I hope that everyone had a nice break over the holidays and enjoyed ringing in the new year. I am so excited for my family’s upcoming travel plans in 2024! Because of accumulating miles and points through credit cards, we’re able to afford more trips than we could if we paid cash […]

One of the great things about writing a blog is the blog comment section on every post. Leana and I love hearing from readers who ask questions or share experiences with us. We’ve gotten to know many of our readers through these blog comments and email correspondence. But, while we appreciate constructive criticism and pushback […]

At 5 a.m. this morning, I was supposed to be on a plane heading to beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I had a free night booked at the lovely Conrad Ft. Lauderdale Beach hotel (see this post). And tomorrow, I was scheduled to board Holland America’s Rotterdam ship for a 7-night cruise (free thanks to a […]

TLDR: I saved $2000 by using a travel agent! When Royal Caribbean first released information about its newest upcoming ship Icon of the Seas last year, I admit I wasn’t sold on the concept. It’s huge! And with almost 10,000 people on board including guests and crew, I imagine it could feel quite crowded. But, […]

Greetings! I hope everyone is enjoying this holiday season with relaxation and in the company of loved ones. While most people are still digesting holiday dinners, there’s also an excitement in the air. Today is a good time to dream about travel and plan for a future trip! Why now is the best time We’re […]

Travel Blogger And Hiker Fell 1000 Feet And Was Stranded For 3 Days: This happened earlier this month, but I just found out about it yesterday. Terrifying! I’ve linked to Ian’s blog posts on here before, and many regular readers have probably read his content on one of several blogs. See this post for more details […]