If your family uses the Amex Platinum card to make travel smoother and more enjoyable, this is one rumor you’ll want to pay attention to. Big changes are expected this fall, and the way you act before September 17 could…
Steal My Process: How To Turn 1 Seat Into 3 Premium Tickets for a Summer Trip [Middle School + College Kid]
Family travel doesn’t just change with the seasons. It changes with your family itself. When the kids are babies, the big questions are simple but critical: Which airlines have the most parent-friendly infant award ticket policies? And how much will…
How To Make Citi Work For You: A Smarter Strategy To Earn All Three Strata Bonuses
Most families I talk to are familiar with Chase. Some with Amex. But Citi? It’s usually the one they overlook until I show them what it can really do. With the release of the new Citi Strata card lineup, there’s…
How To Book Award Travel from Abu Dhabi to Vietnam and Japan Using 4 Programs (No Overthinking)
Maria’s Note:This is the second leg of my journey from New York to Asia in Summer 2025. After flying Etihad First Apartment from New York JFK to Abu Dhabi (a last-minute booking just before my miles expired), I continued on…
What To Expect On Etihad First Class Apartment From New York To Abu Dhabi {Last Minute Change}
This Etihad First Apartment flight from New York to Abu Dhabi was just one leg of a bigger journey: a multi-stop, all-award itinerary connecting me from North America to Asia-Pacific. From Abu Dhabi, I continued on to Singapore which was…
How To Plan 8-Day Itinerary For First Time Families In Kyushu, Japan
Japan is one of the safest, most enriching countries for families to explore whether it’s your first trip or your fifth. Most guides take you through the well-trodden trio of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. But what if your family wants…
