Miles For Family

A little background first. Bora Bora is the island I’ve dreamed about visiting ever since I was a teenager growing up in Soviet Union. My family was poor, and back then  it seemed as likely as going to the moon. It took me a few decades, but my dream eventually came true. It also so […]

As many of you know, during the last year or so I’ve been carefully planning obsessing over a trip to Tahiti, New Zealand and Australia (see my post on costs breakdown). In reality, the idea was hatched in my brain decades ago. It just took  awhile to finally pull it off. Yay to miles and points […]

Just two years ago, my family wasn’t anywhere near ready to tackle a big international trip. The thought of a long overseas flight compounded with schlepping my kids around Europe frightened me. But, it’s amazing how much things can change in just a year. Last year, my husband and I realized that we are ready […]

Planning future vacations makes me happy. I’m not alone. Studies show that many people derive more happiness from planning a trip than actually taking the trip. Because of that, I could never surprise my family with a major trip by telling them on the way to the airport. I want the joy of anticipating and […]

During my family’s recent trip to Florida, we drove from the Daytona Beach area to St. Augustine, Florida, twice. St. Augustine is the oldest city in the United States, founded in 1565. Prior to our vacation, I had read so many good things about visiting St. Augustine. Since we were just a little over an […]