The past few years, my family has purchased an annual trip insurance policy. This is a policy that covers all of our trips for an entire year. We’re about to go on a cruise, and I just renewed my annual travel insurance policy. Why get trip insurance? The biggest reason I get trip insurance is […]

I woke up to some shocking news: Southwest Airlines will now start charging for baggage. No more free baggage! I know the rumors have been swirling about this for a while, but Southwest has always been adamant that it won’t charge for baggage. Well, things change. Changes at Southwest Airlines No More Free Baggage: For […]

Between my husband and me, we have almost 800,000 miles and points in various currencies (bank points, airline miles and hotel points). How did we get these miles, and what trips are we booking with them? Last week, I wrote about my stash of British Airways and Iberia Avios. This week, let’s do a deeper […]

My family relies on miles and points earned through credit card rewards to drastically reduce the price of our vacations. If you’re new to this hobby, read Beginner’s Guide: 7 Steps to Free Travel with Miles and Points. Currently, several credit cards have elevated sign-up bonuses. Before you apply for a card, see this post […]

This past weekend, I went to Titanic: The Exhibition in Dallas, Texas with my husband and 14-year-old daughter. I’ve been fascinated with the history and folklore of the Titanic for years, and I saw the James Cameron Titanic movie 5 times in the theatre. There are a few permanent Titanic museums in the USA, but […]

Southwest Just Cut Your Frequent Flyer Points By Two-Thirds—Without Warning: Travelers will now earn fewer points on Wanna Get Away fares. See this post on Danny the Deal Guru and more commentary on View From the Wing. This change has sparked outrage in the miles and points community this week. However, it doesn’t affect my […]