Miles For Family

A few months ago I published a post outlining my plans for a semi-camping experience in Lion Country Safari KoA  I call it that because we were supposed to be staying in a cabin, not sleeping in a tent. However, there would be no bathroom or shower in the unit. Yeah. I had second thoughts from […]

Update: the giveaway is over, the winner is Michelle B. Well, friends, it’s that time of year again. And what a crazy year it has been! Justin Bieber got married, enough said. We are wrapping things up here at Miles For Family  “empire”, at least for 2018. Posting will be light over the next few […]

Before we wrap up the year, Nancy and I have a tradition of reflecting on the travel experiences from the last 12 months. Technically, 2018 isn’t over yet, and I have one more trip to go on. But let’s ignore that and get down to business, shall we? Leana’s best/worst travel experiences of 2018 Best: […]

Vacations are supposed to be our break from real world problems. We put a lot of money, miles and points, time, effort and dreams into planning the perfect getaway in hopes that our vacation days from work are not wasted. But despite even the best planning, something often goes wrong on a trip. How do […]

Several weeks ago I had a chance to stay  in Waldorf Astoria Orlando hotel  for one night. I was able to utilize my renewal certificate from Amex Hilton Ascend card, otherwise the property would cost me 80,000 Hilton points. The hotel normally goes for $300-$400 per night once you factor in resort fees. Did it live […]

One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. A few weeks ago I published a post on the evolution of my 2020 Hawaii plan into something way more complicated. This is the story of my life… Whether the trip will actually […]