Let’s face it, saying that a middle-class family of four can easily afford a 2-week trip to South Pacific is a bit ridiculous. So no, I’m not going to preach that YOU CAN DO IT TOO! Only you can determine that. In addition, I strongly recommend you don’t even attempt it unless you have an […]

I’m in favor of giving and receiving gifts that don’t add to household clutter. For families that love to travel, it’s easy to give things that won’t turn into a dozen plastic pieces strewn about on the floor. So whether you are looking for gifts for your own travel-loving family or gifts for another family […]

Idiots Abroad (the Sequel) Barcelona: Russians, Strikes, Lingerie Billboards and Man Buns Welcome to Mallorca! OK, Time to Leave My quick taste of Andorra and France This post has nothing to do with miles and points. I’m not sure I can even call it a trip report, since it mostly consists of musings and reflections. It’s […]

As many of our readers know, my miles and points strategy mostly involves constantly switching credit cards. It’s not for everyone, and in no way am I implying that you should follow my lead. But that’s how I’ve been doing things for over a decade. And therein lies a problem. My husband and I have […]

One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. I’m getting a little bit off-topic with this post, but I promise I will get back on topic by the end. November is National Adoption Month. The purpose is to increase awareness, education […]