One of our frequent questions from beginner points/miles users is, “How do I stay organized?” This worry about organization actually keeps people from enjoying this hobby and the wonderful free travel it offers. Don’t let organizational worry paralyze you. It is actually super easy to be organized. Here are our five top tips for staying […]

American Express® Centurion® Lounges are among my absolute favorite lounges as far as lounges that come with a credit card. The only thing better than them is the Business and First Class Lounges that come with an award redemption business or first-class seat. Currently, there are 19 Centurion Lounges open now or shortly. Here are […]

Some of my favorite hotels I’ve stayed at have been Marriott Hotels. My absolute favorite Marriott Hotel was the JW Marriott in Phu Quoc, Vietnam. I actually went there just to stay at the hotel after reading so many great reviews about it! Today we want to talk about getting a Marriott Hotel on the […]

Traveling is the most fun activity in the world for us! But just because we do it often and for nearly free doesn’t mean we haven’t made our share of blunders. Here are 10 of our travel mistakes, in the hope that we can save you from doing the same!   Overpacking I well remember […]

A recent trip to see Alex and her family ended on a travel high note. I was able to visit the new Delta Sky Club in Salt Lake City with my American Express Platinum Card. This card gives me so much value already and now, as a certified airport lounge geek, I have my perfect […]

I have a confession to make. I am a major airport lounge geek! Imagine my joy when the Denver American Express® Centurion® Lounge finally opened up and I happened to have a trip planned. In fact, I visited on the 2nd day it had been opened and I am so excited to review it. I […]

Last week my husband and I took our three boys to Newport Beach, California. We attended a 90-minute timeshare presentation in exchange for 3 nights at the Marriott Newport Coast Villas for $299 plus a $50 Marriott gift card. In this post, I’ll be sharing with you how I got this offer, a review of […]

Have you ever thought about buying a timeshare? Are timeshares worth it and is it a good investment for you? I am not an expert on timeshares but I am the owner of four timeshares. One is in Utah and three are on the islands of Hawaii: Kauai, Maui, and in Kona, on the Big […]

If you’ve been following for a bit then you may have noticed that credit card signup bonuses tend to fluctuate. While my strategy is to get cards for specific trips, I also think it is a great idea to have a stockpile of airline miles. The best time to create or build up your stockpile […]