Leana recently wrote about letting go of her remaining Hyatt Diamond Suite Upgrades (DSUs). I am in a similar position since I received a total of eight upgrade certificates after getting matched to Hyatt Diamond status last year. My family used one upgrade certificate at the Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport hotel before our cruise last […]
Is Hotel Status Really Worth Pursuing if You Are a Regular Family?
As with most things in this hobby, the answer is: It depends. There are many opinions on the subject. Some believe status is the best thing since sliced bread. Others think it’s totally useless, and basically, you are an idiot for putting even a minuscule amount of effort in order to obtain it. The truth […]
Best Category 1 Hyatt Redemptions for a Family Trip in USA
Continuing with my post requests: My (loyal) reader Nancy has asked me to cover the best Category 1 Hyatt redemptions. I actually Googled this topic, and not surprisingly, there were quite a few posts on the subject. But I plan to add a different angle. What I want to do here is focus only on […]
Fifty Shades of Hotel Points
I’ve mentioned many times that hotel points have their place in your vacation fund toolbox. Sure, vacation rentals are usually a better fit for a family of four or more. However, there are times when you have no choice but to reserve a hotel room. That’s what happened to my husband recently. Once in a […]
I challenge you to escape from your kids!
For the most part my posts cover deals applicable to a family, whether paid with points or cash. However, I am a great believer that all couples need to get away by themselves occasionally. So far, we have only gone for just one night at a time and always within driving distance. I am considering […]
Miles and Points, Family, Mainz
I wasn’t sure if I should write about this, but it does relate to my message somewhat. Last week I had one of the worst scares of my life. My father-in-law picked up my daughter from school and brought her home. He thought he saw her go inside my house. Then I got a phone […]