I can’t believe my family’s trip to Japan and China is next month! When I booked flights last year for this trip, it seemed so far away. We just have to get through the next few weeks of school, and then we’re on our way! Our trip itinerary has changed multiple times. We’ve added another […]

Virgin Atlantic jacks up Delta One surcharges departing Europe to more than $1,000 one-way: Oof! Those surcharges are ridiculous, and now they’re on both ways to/from Europe. See this post on Frequent Miler. How and Why to Pay Your Taxes with a Credit Card: Even though there are fees, it may be worth it to […]

One of the cards I frequently recommend for newbies in this miles and points hobby is Chase Sapphire Preferred card. And right now, the welcome bonus is 100,000 points, which is the highest it’s been in a few years! Chase Sapphire Preferred Offer Chase Sapphire Preferred (Nancy’s referral link and Leana’s referral link) Earn 100,000 points […]

On my family’s recent cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, I splurged on a “Perfect Day Beach Bed” on CocoCay, the private island. Was it worth the cost? Booking I booked the beach bed about 6 months prior to our sailing. If you’re familiar with Royal Caribbean, you probably know that the cruise […]

Transfer bonuses between flexible miles/points to specific airline and hotel loyalty programs are a great way to make your miles and points go further. Let’s take a look at April 2025 transfer bonuses. NEW: Citi 30% Transfer Bonus to Virgin Atlantic From now through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 17, 2025, get 30% bonus […]

On our recent cruise on Icon of the Seas, my family split up into two groups for our port stop in Cozumel, Mexico. Boys: Jet Ski Tour My husband and sons had a great time jet skiing in Costa Rica last year, so they requested a jet ski excursion for this cruise. Since they don’t […]