I’ve mentioned many times that I try to pick destination first, then work my miles and points stash around it. That said, we do short family getaways in Florida where the purpose is just that: to get away. Usually, what matters most is that city has some kids’ activities and that it’s located within short […]
A Case of Mistaken Hyatt and Lousy CPP
So, the other day, I’m getting ready for bed when I receive a phone call from my mother-in-law at 10PM. She seems distressed. Hmm, what’s up? That day, her and my sister-in-law left for Orlando to attend an IRS training course, something that is vital to their accounting business. Except, right now they are driving […]
How to Minimize Choice Overload When it Comes to Lodging Options
Few weeks ago, I wrote a post on Paradox of Choice in the Miles and Points Hobby In it, I’ve mentioned that you should beware choice overload. You can literally drive yourself nuts trying to figure out whether to pay cash or use points when it comes to hotel choices. So, today, I’ll try to outline […]
Family Trip to Yellowstone and Glacier National Park With a Help of Points
One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. I’ve thought for a long time that United States often gets ignored in this hobby. Many are so focused on jetting off to exotic locales for a weekend, they forget to stop and […]
On The Hobby Strategies for a Big Family, and Ironic Timing
One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. When I say “big,” I’m talking more than 2 kids. Seriously, I don’t know how you guys do it?! I can barely handle my duo. But more and more, I get emails from […]
Using Club Carlson Points on a Baltic Getaway for My Parents
Growing up, we never took any vacations as a family. I mean, literally, never. Mostly, it was because we were poor. But I honestly think even if our financial situation improved, it wouldn’t have changed anything. My parents never got along. Talk about chutzpah on both sides! I could tell you some stories, but I […]