Update: this hotel is now a category 3. During Memorial Day holiday weekend, my husband and I had a chance to stay two nights in Hyatt Place St. Petersburg/ Downtown hotel. It’s a relatively new property that costs only 5,000 Hyatt points per night. On paper it looks like a spectacular bargain. And it is… with […]
Controversy Surrounding Partial Family Vacations
Recently, I asked for some advice in a social media travel group about a short trip I’m considering taking with two of my kids next year. I happened to mention in my inquiry that my oldest son (who will be in high school) and my husband would be unable to go. Although the absence of […]
Here Is Why 5% Bonus Categories are Overrated
When a credit card pays out 5% cash back or an equivalent in points, it definitely gets plenty of coverage in the blogosphere. And for a good reason. Most cards pay only 1-2% cash back, so this is a huge bump on earning rewards. When you have a card like Chase Freedom, it gets even […]
How Should I Spend My Few Hours in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has never appealed to me. I know several of my readers happen to be Angelenos, so please, don’t take offense! I had a flight connection in LAX a number of times (on our way to Hawaii). Since I redeemed miles, I could have added a free stopover according to program rules, but didn’t […]
Southwest Airlines Releases Holiday Flight Schedules TODAY!
Today, Southwest Airlines releases flight schedules for the holidays. Flights through January 6, 2019 will be available to book starting today. Schedules typically start to become available early morning to mid-morning. Tips for Reserving Holiday Flights Book early on points. If you have enough Southwest Rapid Rewards points to book your flights, book now and […]
Majestic Oak Treehouse B&B at Savannah’s Meadow, Round Two
Two years ago, I stumbled across an article about a treehouse B&B at Savannah’s Meadow lavender farm an hour away from Dallas. It was about to be featured on Animal Planet’s Treehouse Masters TV show. The treehouse B&B was already full for that season, so I made a reservation for the following year, and we […]
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