Flight prices are ridiculous these days. Have you looked lately? They’re very high compared to the past. My family has several domestic trips coming up over the next year, and I’m trying my best not to fork over a ton of cash to make these happen. So, I’m constantly looking for ways to use my […]

See our Advertiser Disclosure here. It’s July, so it’s time for my annual tradition: Booking next year’s flights to Japan via miles and points. Countless hours will be spent on research and tracking down the award seats, possibly in vain. Am I a masochist? Perhaps. But I prefer the term “optimist.” Maybe this time things […]

The most common question I’ve been asked since my family returned from our trip to Europe: Is Switzerland crazy expensive to visit? Sure, the views look great, but is visiting Switzerland realistic for most people? I’m going to be real with you. Switzerland is not cheap. Certainly, many other countries in Europe are cheaper to […]

See our Advertiser Disclosure here. Daily Getaways are back! Every year, the U.S. Travel Association puts on Daily Getaways promotions. This year, the Daily Getaways last for four weeks. Each deal starts at 1 p.m. Eastern, and every deal has limited quantities. What are the deals? You can buy hotel points, hotel gift cards, Universal park […]

See our Advertiser Disclosure and Editorial Note here. A few weeks ago, my family traveled to and from Europe in lie-flat business class seats. This was kind of a big deal for us, as none of us have ever flown in those seats before. The seats also cost quite a lot of points and miles for […]

See our Advertiser Disclosure here. My husband cycles on a road bike for exercise and fun. He rides with local cycling clubs and watches the Tour de France on TV every year. He would love to see the Tour de France live and in person someday, but we haven’t made that trip happen yet. Our […]