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Easter Island: Mysterious Place that Was Worth the Miles and Time to Get There

August 27, 2025 By Leana 10 Comments

A large stone Moai statue stands on a grassy hillside under a clear blue sky. The sun is shining brightly in the top left corner, casting light and shadows on the landscape.

This is the final installment  in my series of posts on our recent trip to South America. See my previous  posts Back from our family trip to Peru and Easter island: Bumpy start, awesome memories  , Flying in LATAM economy to South America and Easter Island , Layovers in airport-adjacent hotels: luxury attainable via points , Ideal […]

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Was Universal Studios Japan Worth the Time and Money?

August 26, 2025 By Nancy Leave a Comment

The image shows a vibrant theme park area inspired by a video game, featuring colorful structures resembling blocks and characters from the game. There are large, whimsical decorations like a giant red and white mushroom and a castle-like building. The area is bustling with many visitors walking around and exploring the attractions. The background includes green hills and various themed elements, creating an immersive environment.

This is a continuation of my Japan/China trip report. See also Back from China and Japan Trip! 5 Takeaways, Worth it: JAL Premium Economy Award Seats, Better Than Expected: AA Premium Economy Shanghai PVG to DFW, Hits and Misses from our day at Tokyo DisneySea, Take this Line and Shove It (Literally): Shanghai Disneyland Hits […]

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Buying a Car (Sight Unseen) as a Miles and Points Enthusiast

August 25, 2025 By Leana 8 Comments

The image shows a blue SUV with a sleek design, viewed from the rear side. The vehicle has tinted windows and distinctive taillights. It is displayed on a plain background with a website URL at the bottom.

I look forward to buying a car like I look forward to having a root canal. Aside from spending our hard-earned money on material things (I much prefer experiences), I find it super stressful. But my husband was determined to get another car now, even though we agreed to wait until next summer. A few […]

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Will New Cruise Ship Feature Lead to More Unsupervised, Wandering Kids?

August 25, 2025 By Nancy 4 Comments

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Recently, Royal Caribbean rolled out a new feature on its newest cruise ship Star of the Seas. Parents can now track their kids’ locations throughout the cruise ship through the “Find My Kid” section on the Royal Caribbean app. While it’s meant to bolster peace of mind for parents, is this new feature going to […]

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It’s Raining Elevated Credit Card Offers!

August 22, 2025 By Nancy Leave a Comment

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The #1 way that my family travels the world is by earning miles and points from new credit card welcome bonuses. See Beginner’s Guide: 7 Steps to Free Travel with Miles and Points. Right now is a good time to apply for a new credit card since there are several with higher welcome offers. Chase Sapphire […]

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First Credit Card Approval in 11 Months!

August 21, 2025 By Nancy Leave a Comment

A small, fluffy white dog is running towards the camera with its tongue out, ears flapping, and a happy expression. The dog is in a grassy field with small white flowers, and there are trees and a blue sky with clouds and contrails in the background. The sun is setting, casting a warm glow over the scene.

Yesterday, I posted about the newly launched Alaska Airlines premium credit card, Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Credit Card (non-affiliate link). ICYMI, see this post from yesterday.  My husband applied for the card, and he was instantly approved! His stats: 5/24 (he’s opened 5 new cards in the past 24 months) 1/12 (he’s opened 1 […]

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