While some folks are just figuring out where to travel this summer, my mind is already on 2024. Yes, I plan far in advance. Because we are a family of five and I use miles and points, I’ve had the best luck getting flights 11-12 months in advance. After considering several new-to-us destinations, my family […]

I love all the travel and benefits collecting miles and points from credit cards has given my family. By using miles and points, we’ve been able to travel more often for less money. My family has splurged on business class seats to Europe and stayed at awesome resorts, which we would not have done if […]

Last weekend, I attended the Ed Sheeran concert with my son. Ed put on a fantastic show! As a splurge, I booked a night at the nearby Live! by Loews hotel when the rate dropped down to a “reasonable” level. Was it worth the splurge? Live! by Loews Location and Pricing History Live! by Loews […]

Last week, I received an email from Disney with an interesting offer: 30% off Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel with my Disney Visa credit card. If you’re not familiar with Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, it’s more like a cruise on land than a hotel. It’s a totally immersive experience with missions, battles and role play […]

Earlier this year, I shared why I’m eager to take a cruise to the Norwegian Fjords soon. Norway is imposing cruise restrictions on UNESCO heritage fjords starting in 2026, and it will be more difficult to see the fjords by cruise ship. I booked a cruise on MSC with an itinerary I loved at a […]

Earlier this week, I received an email from Bask Bank with great news! The payout rate for my Bask Mileage Savings Account increased to 2.5 miles per dollar saved annually (up from an original 1 mile per dollar and most recently 2 miles per dollar). So, for example, if you keep $10,000 in a Bask […]