Washington, D.C., is a city where history, culture, and cherry blossoms collide most magically. You can spend your mornings wandering the Smithsonian, your afternoons kayaking on the Potomac, and your evenings eating at one of the incredible restaurants there. But if I am being honest, D.C. can drain your wallet faster than you can say […]

Avianca’s Lifemiles program is currently promoting a limited-time “Flights With Miles” sale offering up to 45% off select award flights. If you’ve been considering redeeming Lifemiles, this promotion could be worth a look, especially since there’s also a current American Express Membership Rewards® transfer bonus to Lifemiles. Bookings must be completed by March 9, giving […]

We have countless requests from readers to show how we find business-class seats. I need to find one for my husband to get to Norway this summer, so buckle up: I’m showing you from start to finish how I do it. Suffice it to say, now that he has traveled business class, he won’t go […]

Recently, a granddaughter’s wedding in Sacramento, California, gave me the opportunity to stay at another Kimpton hotel, the Kimpton Sawyer. If I’m not staying at a Park Hyatt (my fave), I am searching for a Thompson (in the Hyatt portfolio) or Kimpton (in the IHG portfolio). I had an Edit credit to use before January […]

Southwest Airlines has launched a new status match challenge that allows travelers with elite status from other airlines to receive Rapid Rewards A-List or A-List Preferred. While Southwest has offered status matches in the past, this version is extra enticing because it allows travelers to match all the way up to A-List Preferred, the airline’s […]

Spending money dining out while traveling in Europe can potentially add a significant amount to your travel budget. Combine that with long sightseeing days, museum marathons, and jet lag, and sometimes what you really need is a comfortable reset button. That’s where Hyatt club lounges come in. Club lounges are less common in Europe than […]

Airbnb has completely changed how many families (mine included) travel. Instead of squeezing into a standard hotel room with piles of people and suitcases, we’ve spread out in apartments in Europe, rented homes near national parks, and booked longer stays that make it feel more like we’re living somewhere rather than just visiting. But tragically, […]

With all the great Hilton credit card offers, I wanted to share how to transfer Hilton points and a couple of other Hilton tidbits you should know about. First, here’s how to transfer points. Step 1: Sign in to your account on hilton.com Step 2: Under your name, pick the “points” menu Step 3: Select […]

Before going to the Park Hyatt St. Kitts, I had heard some negative reviews. The service was slow, the hotel was outdated, there wasn’t much to do, etc. So how did it stack up? Here are my thoughts on the Park Hyatt St. Kitts.   Service at the Park Hyatt St. Kitts We were warmly […]

If the bright lights of New York City are calling you, the New York Marriott Marquis might be the perfect place for your next Big Apple adventure. This hotel will put you within walking distance to Broadway, museums, delicious food, and more.  Read on to learn how I booked it, what I thought, and if […]

If the winter games in Milan have you dreaming of Italy, your points and miles can take you there—even on a limited budget! Whether you’re drawn to the city for fashion, food, or architecture, Milan has something for everyone.  In this series of blog posts, we show you ways to get to a specific destination, […]

From Dream to Reality: How Points and Miles Made Our Kenya Safari Possible Denise shared this reader success story about how she used points and miles to take her family to Kenya for a safari. Here is her story: As an animal lover, I’d always harbored dreams of experiencing an African safari. My children share […]

Hotel credits have become a staple of premium travel credit cards. On paper, they can offset annual fees significantly—sometimes by hundreds of dollars per year. In practice, however, these credits aren’t always easy to use. Many require prepaid bookings through specific portals, minimum-stay requirements, or choosing luxury properties that cost far more than you’d normally […]

If you’re a traveler with a fairly flexible schedule and know where you want to go, points search engine PointsYeah has a new tool to help you find and book that dream trip. PointsYeah is a beginner-friendly points aggregator site. I’ve found it very useful in planning my travels and bought my own premium subscription. No […]

Southwest Airlines has extended its booking schedule through fall 2026—and if you fly Southwest even semiregularly, this is one of the most important booking windows of the year. Here’s why. Fares Are Often Lowest When the Schedule First Opens Southwest doesn’t load flights day by day like most other airlines do. It releases large chunks […]

Our next reader success story comes from Kristi, and she shares how she and her husband took a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Italy. Here is here story:   Flights My husband and I planned and executed our first-ever trip to Europe, specifically Italy. We travelled in the fall of 2024. With Pam’s expertise, we secured our […]

It’s no secret that I love certain hotel brands. The Park Hyatt. Kimpton Hotels. Another brand that I love is the Hyatt Thompson brand so when we changed our annual retreat to the Thompson Houston, I was excited to stay at another one. I was NOT disappointed.  Redemption The Thompson Houston is a Category 5 […]

Breeze Airways is starting 2026 with one of its biggest loyalty moves yet. The airline has launched a revamped version of Breezy Rewards that adds elite-status tiers, new perks, and expanded ways to earn and redeem points. For an airline best known for low fares and nonstop routes between underserved cities, this update signals a […]

World of Hyatt just launched its latest Bonus Journeys promotion for 2026, giving members a chance to earn up to 28,000 bonus points on eligible stays this spring. Hyatt typically runs Bonus Journeys offers several times per year, and this round covers stays completed between February 2 and April 15, 2026. You must register before […]

Our latest reader success story is from Katie, who with her husband, Kenny, headed to Japan for a marathon. Say what??? Using points and miles to compete in a marathon is the first from this squad! Here is her story:   Journey in Points and Miles My journey into points and miles was fast and […]

There is no place on Earth quite like New York City. The famous concrete jungle is the epicenter of all things show business, food, art, history, shopping, and experiences. With so much to do and see, every visit can feel like your first. I love NYC because there are endless options for booking your stay […]