This post is a bit of a departure from our normal “miles and points” content. Instead, it’s about an unsolved mystery related to one of my favorite types of travel, which is cruising. Over Labor Day weekend earlier this month, 26-year-old Kevin McGrath took a 3-night Carnival cruise out of Miami. He was traveling with […]

I love transfer bonuses! A few new ones just popped up. Citi 30% Transfer Bonus to Virgin Atlantic From now through October 14, 2023, get 30% bonus points when transferring Citi ThankYou points to Virgin Atlantic. You can use Virgin Atlantic points on the airline itself or on its partners, like ANA and Delta. Capital […]

Costa Rica with kids: Using Hyatt points on Andaz and Rio Perdido resorts Andaz Costa Rica Resort: the good, the bad and the terrifying  In my recent post about our trip to the island of Saba I’ve said that if you only focus on chain-affiliated hotels, you are missing out. But there is a flip […]

Update: The bear has been captured. I can’t even make this up! And no, it’s not April Fool’s Day. Apparently, a real black bear has been spotted in a tree near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Frontierland. And no, this is not a Pooh bear or a bear from Country Bear Jamboree. When the Magic […]

Last week, I received emails from both Hyatt and American Airlines inviting me to register for an “instant status pass” on American Airlines. By simply registering through a link on the email, I would receive American Airlines Platinum status for 4 months. During the 4 months, I’d have the opportunity to either continue having the […]

Royal Caribbean reveals adults-only beach expansion in The Bahamas featuring in-water hammocks, cabanas and more: Royal Caribbean’s private island, CocoCay, is about to open its new adults-only beach. It does have an uncharge, but wow! The heated pool looks good to me. See this post on Royal Caribbean blog for all the details. Capital One Dining […]