Last week, I wrote a review of Baker’s Cay resort in Key Largo via Hilton points, our base during  recent trip to the area. I’ve said before that my two favorite spots in my home state  are St. Augustine and Florida Keys. I never get tired of visiting either one and recommend them both highly. […]

One of the benefits of being a travel blogger is that it has helped me develop some thick skin. I’ve learned that people love to comment on anything that they remotely disagree with. Thankfully, most of the time the comments are still respectful. But still, some of my travel habits have sparked heated comments on […]

This is a continuation of my Hong Kong trip report. My daughter and I traveled to Hong Kong over Thanksgiving. See my previous blog posts about this trip: Hong Kong Highlights, Review: China Airlines Business Class Ontario to Taipei to Hong Kong, Review: United Airlines Business Class Hong Kong to San Francisco, Hyatt Regency Hong […]

When it comes to Hilton points, getting a decent value for families can be a challenge, especially if you want to stay at a resort.  The main reason is the fact that suites are disproportionately expensive compared to regular rooms. And my husband and I absolutely insist on having a separate bedroom door on trips […]

I hesitate to post about my mistakes on this blog, because sometimes the internet brings out the harshest anonymous replies. But, I like to keep it real, and I hope my experience helps others. Recently, I transferred points from Chase and Capital One to Air France Flying Blue program to book business class award flights […]