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Credit Cards · April 25, 2026

How to Shop Smart This Mother’s Day: 6 Gifts That Reward You Too [ 2026]

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…

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Hotels · April 14, 2026

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…

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Airlines · April 5, 2026

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….

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Airlines · March 18, 2026

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….

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Hotels · March 11, 2026

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…

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Asia, Credit Cards, Japan · February 27, 2026

Read This Now If Your Family Wants To Fly Business Class To Asia Comfortably

Every year there are small points changes. Sometimes multiple changes stack together and suddenly the math for families shifts in a very real way. Right now is one of those weeks. Three things are happening at the same time: Individually…

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I'm Maria—an award travel writer, miles & points strategist, coach, and speaker. Since 2019, I've been all about planning for families of 4, just like yours! My gig is helping "self-defined" families chase and achieve their points travel dreams. Thanks a bunch for dropping by!

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