News from around the blogosphere: World of Hyatt Launches New Home Rental Platform: Check out this post on One Mile at a Time. I’m excited about this because when we travel as a family of five, we like to rent houses. No, The Points Guy is not opening a hotel: But you can read about […]

One thing I love about cruising is the adults-only areas on each ship. Even when our kids were younger, and especially while our kids were younger, my husband and I loved having a space where we could take a break from all kids. Every Royal Caribbean ship has an adults-only relaxation area at the front […]

This morning, I received an email from TAP Air Portugal with news of an upcoming co-branded Amex card: I don’t know any details about the release date of this card or what the bonus will be. However, clicking on the “Join now” link took me to a screen to input my email for an extra […]

In my post Are frequent flyer miles becoming worthless? I’ve mentioned that I tend to apply for mileage bonuses (US-based programs) without a specific goal in mind. The idea is, even if they devalue, I should still get 1 cent apiece at some point in the future. At least that’s the hope. Naturally, it’s not […]

From now through Thursday, September 28, 2023, get 50% off base fares at Southwest Airlines using promo code WOW50. Valid for select flights from 10/24/23 to 3/6/24. Seats are limited, and blackout dates apply. I recommend looking ASAP instead of waiting until Thursday. Since award flights are based on the cash price, this sale benefits […]

My family has been spoiled the last two years with lie-flat business class seats to and from Europe, booked with miles and points from credit card welcome bonuses. We’re going to Europe twice more next year in a combination of Economy, Premium Economy and Business class seats. But after those trips, I’ve set my sights […]