Miles For Family

Why You Should Consider Moving to a Poor Rural Town (So You Can Travel More)

June 15, 2017 By Leana 10 Comments

I’ve mentioned before that in my heart I’m a City Gal Always have been, always will be. Even though I’ve made my peace with living in a small town, I still don’t relate to this lifestyle. Few months ago, there was a talent show in my kids’ school and most acts were of “country” variety. There was […]

Reader Dilemma: To Splurge on Hyatt Near Legoland California or Burn IHG Points Instead?

June 14, 2017 By Leana 14 Comments

Now and again I like to share emails from readers (with their permission, of course). The idea is that if one person is asking a specific question, ten others are probably wondering the same thing. Here is the question from Amanda (edited): “I’m planning to take my son to Legoland in California. Only two of us […]

Getting Back our Lost Camera: an Expensive Lesson

June 13, 2017 By Leana 8 Comments

In my last week’s post, I’ve mentioned that my husband forgot his expensive Nikon camera in Frankfurt airport. So, I wanted to follow up with an update on how things are progressing. But first, let me back up. Imagine a scene: My husband and I are settled in our exit row seats (always ask when […]

Comment for a Chance to Win a $125 Certificate, Valid on United Operated Flights

June 13, 2017 By Leana 14 Comments

I’ll keep this post short and sweet. One of my readers was kind enough to reach out and let me give away a flight voucher, valid on United operated flights. No, he is not boycotting that airline due to recent plane beating rigamarole, he just doesn’t think he will be able to use the certificate […]

Should You Ditch Your Amex SPG and Apply for Amex Blue Business Plus Card?

June 12, 2017 By Leana 4 Comments

As you probably know, few weeks ago, Amex surprised everyone by introducing The Blue Business Plus Credit Card from American Express. As a result, my reader Stephanie asked me this question and I thought it deserved a separate post. Here is her dilemma: “Since the new AMEX Business Blue Plus came out, would it be worth […]

Dumping Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites-Waterpark for IHG Property in Cape Canaveral

June 12, 2017 By Leana 10 Comments

Few months ago I wrote a post on redeeming points for Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites-Waterpark I’ve been intrigued by this place ever since my in-laws took my daughter there for a getaway, back when it was run by Nickelodeon. I just love the set-up of the suites: one king bed in a separate area, brightly […]