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 […]

How do you define “unacceptable risk” when researching your next trip? Some only look at US government travel advisories and plan accordingly. Others go to travel discussion boards (there are many on Reddit) with the hope of finding real-life traveler experiences on the ground. Naturally, it’s ill-advised to travel to an active war zone, for […]

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 […]

Yesterday, registration for World of Hyatt’s Bonus Journeys opened. Let’s look at the details. Hyatt Bonus Journeys Earn 3000 bonus points for every two nights starting with your second stay, up to 30 nights. Dates: March 20, 2023 – May 26, 2023. You must register here by April 30, 2023. Plus, if you own a […]

Wyndham  website has a note mentioning upcoming category adjustments that will take effect on February 22nd. Unfortunately, no list is provided, so it’s anyone’s guess as to what hotels will go up or down in cost. Currently, “Go Free” rate is broken down in three tiers: 7.5k, 15k and 30k points per night. As you […]