Miles For Family

Miles and Points, Caribbean Tahiti

March 27, 2015 By Leana 2 Comments

American Airlines and US Airways will start combining their mileage programs on March 28th. Make sure to link your accounts to avoid any potential issues. You can now view an entire 5 weeks of Daily Getaways deals. Speaking of, today you can purchase Hilton points for 0.5 cents each. As I’ve said earlier this week, […]

Why You Should Be a Tortoise When it Comes to Travel Insurance

March 26, 2015 By Leana 10 Comments

I’ve written before that I’m a great believer in travel insurance I personally have cashed in on it twice. Of course, you shouldn’t look at travel insurance as a CD or some sort of investment because most likely you won’t come out ahead if you end up insuring each and every trip. Just like in casino, […]

Disney Hotel Points Options for Large Families, and More!

March 23, 2015 By Leana 5 Comments

Awhile back, I’ve written a 2-part post on Disney lodging options for a family of five. The challenge was to find the best bargains on points, yet still fit five people in one room. To be honest, even that seems like an overkill, as I would rather get a vacation rental or a house with […]

Teaching the Art of HUCA

March 20, 2015 By Leana 3 Comments

What the heck is HUCA, you may ask? Is it a type of martial arts? Why yes, yes it is, but in a miles and points world. HUCA means “hang up, call again,” and you have to learn it in order to master this hobby. The other day I got this email from my cousin-in-law […]

To Buy or Not to Buy?

March 19, 2015 By Leana 4 Comments

Update: My reader Kishore has pointed out that some airlines require you to purchase a full-fare ticket in order to be able to bring a car seat. The ticket for your infant, that is. I’m sure most of you know that kids under the age of 2 can fly free on most airlines within USA. […]

Burning Hotel Points Like There is No Tomorrow

March 18, 2015 By Leana 3 Comments

Currently, I’m out-of-town. I won’t be able to respond to any comments or emails till this weekend. Sorry! I’ve mentioned quite a few times that if you need to have 2 or 3 hotel rooms, and are staying in one location for three nights or longer, vacation rentals will be a better bet. But by […]