I’m fortunate because for the most part, my husband finds my various personality quirks to be delightful. But there is one thing that seriously drives him  bananas, and that is the fact that I always have four or five trips lined up in advance. When I ask him for his opinion, he just gets this […]

We’ve all been there. We’re in the middle of our dream vacation, and all of a sudden we’ve got a killer sore throat. Or a kid suddenly and without warning throws up in the hotel room. Or your nose is so stuffy that you can’t breathe or sleep. Let’s be honest. Getting sick on vacation […]

Travel insurance can be a very confusing subject. But I truly believe that this is one of the most important topics for me to address as a blogger who  caters to regular families. I’m a great believer in travel insurance and wrote about it quite a few times. Very often you see credit cards advertise […]

When you have miles and points burning a hole in your pocket, it’s fun to explore some possible ways to spend your stash. And that’s exactly what I’ve been doing lately. My family just returned from our winter trip to Hyatt Lost Pines, and I am excited about our upcoming trip to Hawaii and our […]

If you are like my spouse (or your spouse is like my spouse), you probably hate renting a car on vacation and driving in an unfamiliar environment. Unfortunately, most tourist destinations in US are not set up for a family that doesn’t have a vehicle. And let’s face it, “car=freedom” notion is very much ingrained […]

Please follow us on Facebook for most important  breaking news in the miles and points world! 1) If you are a fan of Plenti (doubtful), you probably already know that as of February 2nd, you will no longer be able to transfer Membership Rewards to Plenti program. This development isn’t a game changer by any […]