After landing from Singapore on Vietnam Airlines Business Class, fresh off my Etihad First Apartment ride, I stepped into Vietnam with a mix of excitement and nostalgia. A decade ago, I was here almost every month for work in apparel…
Award travel
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…
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…
5 Marriott Hotels Best For Family in Japan. And Here’s How To Save 50% Room Cost. [2025]
As part of our 7-week family adventure, we spent 16 unforgettable days in Japan. I’m always highlighting the perks of mixing up your travel rewards, like using the American Airlines hotel booking portal (AAdvantage Hotels platform), which helped us rack…
The Perfect 10-Day New Zealand Itinerary For First Time Families
Some trips leave a mark. Others pull you back to places that already live inside you. For me, New Zealand is both. It was the first international destination I ever visited outside my birthplace. I’ve always held onto those memories,…
Don’t Panic: Hilton Free Night Rewards Just Got More Valuable
The world of award travel shifted again quietly, and without notice. Hilton Honors, one of the most well-known loyalty programs in the hotel space, just increased the number of points required for high-end award stays at some of its most aspirational properties….
How To Use Award Search Tools Best And Know What They Miss
A few months ago, I received a search alert for four business class award seats to Tokyo. Perfect timing, great routing, even a low mileage cost. I moved fast, transferred American Express Membership Rewards points, refreshed the page, and….gone. That…
Act Now: How To Save 30% On Award Flights With These 3 Airline Program Transfer Bonuses
Most families assume that premium award tickets especially for more than two people require half a million points per person or some kind of elite status to unlock. So they quietly rule it out. “Too many miles. Too much cash….
Family Award Travel to Asia: Why Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Is the Best Way to Book Premium Cabins Now
If you’ve ever looked at a first class ticket or dreamed about flying your whole family in business class seats, but thought: “Maybe when the kids are older…” You’re not alone. So many families assume premium cabins are out of reach. But the truth is,…
How To Make Family Award Travel Simple In 4 Steps
Why Booking First and Business Seats for a Family Isn’t Just “Luck”? If you’ve ever tried to book Business or First Class for your entire family—especially during school breaks or with limited flexibility—you already know how challenging it can be. Family…
How To Make Award Travel Easier By Using Tool – Roame
Award travel can feel like a full-time job—especially when you’re trying to find multiple business class seats during school breaks. If you’ve ever juggled airline websites, guessed your way through award calendars, or sat refreshing your screen for days—same here….
How to Best Prepare for Japan Airlines & Cathay Award Changes Now
I used to think booking Business Class seats to Asia with points was just about finding availability.But then I understood the real game is knowing when airlines quietly change their award charts—before your miles lose value overnight. Both Japan Airlines…
