My husband knows all about squeezing 5 people in one hotel room. That’s how he used to travel with his parents and two siblings while growing up. Usually, his little brother got the rollaway, which he really hated. His family of five once shared one tiny cabin on a cruise, where you had to step over […]
Flying a Family of Five to Europe With a Help of Credit Card Bonuses
I recently got a request to outline a strategy on how a family of five can fly to Europe close to free. I’ve had some interaction with this particular reader, so I know some specific information that pertains to her situation. For example, I know that her preferred airport is Dallas and that her children […]
Using Avios to Book 9 Award Tickets to Europe. Part Two.
Map were provided courtesy of gcmap.comPart One Part Two This is my second installment on challenges of booking 9 award tickets to Europe with the help of Avios program. Are there good options other than Air Berlin? Another airline to consider is Aer Lingus. It currently doesn’t add fuel surcharges for award redemptions to/from Europe. […]
Miles and Points, Mrs. Bear
1) Check this thread on Fatwallet for phone numbers and web links to see the status of your recent credit card applications. You may want to scroll down for an updated info. 2) A deal from Officemax that lets you save $15 on $300 Visa gift cards. You can make a profit by using […]
When is an Annual Fee Worth it For Most Regular Families?
Nope, Chase Sapphire Preferred is NOT on the list. This topic comes up quite frequently on blogs in the industry. Usually, though, many cards that make the cut have lounge access and other perks I couldn’t care less about. I’ve said many times that low spenders and infrequent travelers should be very picky when renewing […]
Is Chase Freedom the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread?
The short answer is NO. I recently saw this post on Big Habitat blog with a title “Am I the only blogger who doesn’t really care about Chase Freedom?” Even though I’m not a reseller like the author is, it mirrored a lot of my own thoughts on the matter. But wait, you may say, […]