Miles For Family

We post about this every year around this time. This is your annual reminder to update your Hyatt and MGM statuses through matching. Hyatt/MGM Status Match Hyatt and MGM have a partnership that allows status matching from one brand to the other. MGM statuses just reset on Feb 1, 2023. So, if you have Hyatt […]

Last year, I decided to try Carnival Cruise Line’s status match program. Six months later, I received not one, but two free cruise offers! I already sailed on one of those cruises last month (see my post here). My second Carnival cruise is scheduled for this summer. A few days ago, I read a blog […]

Through March 13, 2023, all three personal Chase Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards credit cards have a new welcome incentive that includes a companion pass! Let’s take a look at the details. Companion Pass with One Credit Card A Southwest Airlines companion pass is a valuable tool for travelers. With this pass, your companion flies for […]

One of my favorite things about living in Florida is the ability to explore really cool historical spots and beautiful beaches without getting on a plane. St. Augustine combines both of those things, and is located only four hours from our house. Since I haven’t been there in six years, I decided to finally plan […]

My family of five traveled to Europe last year (on miles in Business Class seats), and we are flying to Europe again this summer (also in Business Class seats). I thought that would be the end of our European travels for a while. However, we decided to visit Portugal for spring break next year. I […]

It’s been almost six years since I traveled from San Francisco to Denver with my kids on an Amtrak train. See my post here. My kids look so young! Well, they’ve never forgotten those 34 hours on the overnight train. I said we will do it again. And then the years start passing, then Covid […]