As you’ve probably heard by now, few days ago, Hyatt unexpectedly offered a super generous match to Diamond status. Of course, as soon as I’ve read about it, I sent a DM via Twitter. Unfortunately, they would only match me to Platinum status, which I already happen to have via co-branded credit card. However, on […]

Maui and Kauai Hotel Points  Options Big Island and Oahu Hotel Points Options This write-up was inspired by my last week’s post on Chase Fairmont Signature Visa If you look at the comments, you’ll see that a certain selfish reader has slyly manipulated me into it: This topic has been covered extensively in blogs. What I […]

This is a quick “filler” Sunday post, but I just felt like putting it together. Our annual passes to Legoland are expiring today, and who knows when (or if) we’ll ever make it there again. It’s been  a blast, and one of the best investments we’ve made when it comes to our family entertainment. I wrote […]

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I’m sure you’ve all heard about the tragedy in Paris. What is there for me to add? We live in a scary, crazy world where brainwashed individuals do unimaginable things to innocent people. But the thing is, my family is planning to go to Paris in 1.5 years. […]

An update to an update: Got an email form Hyatt that my husband was upgraded to Diamond status. I’ve sent a screenshot of IHG Platinum status that showed several stays at IHG, all via points. Hooray! An update: Looks like I was late to the party. They only offered me Platinum status, which I already happen to have via […]

So, I’m sure, by now you’ve heard the bad news about upcoming AA awards prices hike, effective March 22nd. Many blogs have written about it, see LoyaltyLobby for full recap. My goal, as usual, is to apply this news to a regular family. That’s why my focus is primarily on economy awards. Without further ado, here is […]