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Photo Credit: Alaska Airlines Let me tell you about my friend Mia. Mia is Thai-American. She lives in Europe with her family. Every time her family wants to go back to Thailand to see her parents, to let her children…
How to Use Alaska Atmos Miles for Family Travel (More Routes and Seats Than Most Families Realize)
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Mother’s Day is just two weeks away. While the brunch reservations and flowers are lovely, I’ve always believed the best gifts are the ones that feel both personal and smart. This year, Rakuten is making it easier than ever to…
4 Kyoto Hotels I’d Book with a Hilton Free Night Certificate Before These Rare Offers End
Photo Credit: Hilton – FAUCHON L’Hotel Kyoto, an SLH Hotel Limited Time Offer: the current offers with Free Night Certificate ending on 4/15 and two unusually rare welcome offers on the Surpass and no-fee Hilton cards. Can we talk about…
Cathay Pacific Award Changes 2026: A Simple Family Strategy for Booking Asia Flights
If your family flies to Hong Kong and beyond, Cathay Pacific is a program I would pay attention to right now. And this time, there is actually a lot of good news. Cathay Pacific is growing again. Seattle flight is back….
Two Reasons AA Miles Not Good for Families To Asia and How To Fix It
American Airlines (AA) miles are still one of the most popular airline currencies in the U.S. Honestly, it makes sense why. AA is a major U.S. airline. Its mileage program is familiar. Its partner list (aka friends list) looks exciting….
How I Use 50K Free Night Certificates at 5 Marriott Hotels That Make Family Travel in Japan Easier
With the recent enticing co-branded credit cards sign-up offers from Chase and Marriott (and my personal love in Marriott hotels as you know me for a while), I have recently rethought my hotel stays in Japan and create a fresh…
