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 […]

A few months ago, I noticed that my family was consistently over-spending every month vs. our budget and I had to fill in the gap from our savings. That’s fine to do every now and then, but it’s obviously not a great habit for long-term financial stability. And my #1 rule for this credit card/travel […]

A few days ago, United Airlines announced it is rolling out a new seating policy that is more family friendly. When I saw the announcement, I couldn’t help but sing the chorus of Lizzo’s popular song in my head, “It’s About @*&% Time!” United’s New Family Seating Policy Starting in early March, United’s seat map […]