I have no problem admitting I’m a homebody when we’re not on vacation. I’m so busy shuttling the kids around during the week and directing homework completion that I would love nothing better than to spend the weekend chilling out at home. And aside from a few trips to the neighborhood pool or park or…
This is a brief news recap from last week. For faster updates, follow Miles For Family on Twitter or check the feed on the right side of the blog. 1). Update on Leana: She is still without power and internet at her home in Florida due to Hurricane Irma. Leana, we all wish you and your family well! 2).…
Continuing with my series of posts of piecing together an epic trip around South Pacific, New Zealand and Australia… Few weeks ago I wrote a post on redeeming Avios on Qantas flights within Australia. We had one more set of tickets to book, specifically Melbourne-Cairns route. As I’ve mentioned in my post, the plan was to…
Last month, I flew to New Orleans to meet up with a friend from college. She was attending a convention there, and we had the opportunity to stay in a prime location for an unbelievable rate at the Sheraton New Orleans hotel. My husband and I don’t have the chance to travel together as a…
As I’ve said on Friday, Nancy and I love getting questions from you guys. I don’t claim to know everything related to miles and points, but do my best to give advice that benefits reader first and foremost. I think due to new Chase rules on Sapphire cards, this particular email may be of interest…
Leana just posted this update on the Miles For Family Facebook page: “Hi, guys! Few readers asked me to update them on the aftermath of Irma, so here it goes. My family is fine (most important thing) and the house only sustained minor damage. We have several huge trees in the yard, but will worry…
Although it still seems so far away, our Hawaii Spring Break trip is happening in less than six months. Yippee! We are a family of five, and our trip will be 10 days, with 6 nights in Kauai and 4 nights at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Oahu. We went to Hawaii for the first time…