PS at DFW New Private Luxury Airport Facility: This post on One Mile at a Time caught my attention. I volunteer to test the facility when it opens. 😬 But wow, those prices are steep! I have no doubt that DFW has enough rich people to keep this place in business. Virgin Atlantic Finally Joins […]

It’s a new month, and March brings new transfer bonuses! Chase: 50% bonus to Marriott March 1 – May 15, 2023 Marriott points are worth less than Chase Ultimate Rewards points, even with this 50% bonus. I don’t recommend transferring Chase to Marriott unless you need to top off your Marriott points for an award […]

Traditionally, cruise line stateroom attendants serviced each cabin twice a day, in the morning and in the evening. They would make the beds, empty the trash, change towels, create towel animals and do whatever else was necessary to keep staterooms clean. Since cruising re-started after the hiatus during the pandemic, Carnival and Norwegian have transitioned […]

Every year, hotel brands revalue their hotel properties on award charts for award redemptions. During the pandemic, we had a minor reprieve from some major devaluations. But today, Hyatt just announced category changes that will go into effect March 28, 2023. You can see all of the changes here. In total, 214 properties are increasing […]

I’m a huge fan of a few travel celebrities (like Samantha Brown and Rick Steves). This month, I attended two zoom calls that I’ve really enjoyed. If you love hearing about travel destinations and having the chance to ask an expert questions, I highly recommend you check out Rick Steves’ Monday Night Travel. Monday Night […]

My kids’ spring break is in less than two weeks. We booked a cruise about 18 months ago and booked an airbnb many months ago. Flights on points? Check. Rental car? Check. Admittedly, I’m very much a plan-ahead type gal. So, it really stresses me out to see people freaking out on social media that […]