No, that isn’t a typo. My 2023 travel plans are mostly solidified, and I’m dreaming about where to travel in 2024 via miles and points. Here are some places on my radar. Portugal Some good friends of ours are moving to Portugal this summer. So, we’re thinking about visiting them and seeing Portugal over spring […]

I was debating on whether to write this post, as it will expose my total ignorance when it comes to benefits of (any) airline status. But I do my best to be honest, so here it goes. Plus, I never claimed to be an expert on earning elite status on airlines. My goal is to […]

I’m planning a quick trip to Chicago later this year with two of my kids to hang out with a relative. I’ve had this trip in my mind the past few years. And in my mind, I’ve been drooling over one particular hotel. So why did I book a different hotel instead? Chicago Athletic Association […]

On my family’s Carnival cruise earlier this month, we visited the port of Grand Turk in Turk and Caicos. If you are a beach lover, this port is for you! The port of Grand Turk Carnival constructed the port of Grand Turk in 2006, but multiple cruise lines call on this port daily. The best […]

Alaska Airlines 72k bonus: Bank of America’s Alaska Airlines card (non-affiliate link) currently has a 72,000-mile bonus. Spend $3000 in the first 90 days, $95 annual fee. If you make a dummy booking on Alaska Airlines website, an offer should pop up for a 70k bonus that also includes a $100 statement credit (effectively wiping out […]

My husband and I own a combined 3 credit cards that offer credits on travel expenses. These travel credits help offset the annual fees on each card. Since we travel a lot each year, it makes sense for us to keep these cards. All of the credits cycled in November/December, and I’ve already made a […]