We threw together a last-minute trip to Thailand as part of our epic 7-week family award adventure. Before jetting off to Bangkok, I swung by The Deck, Cathay Pacific’s shiny new lounge for business class passengers at Hong Kong International…
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Flying Blue award redemption is easy. Here shows you how.
Even though summer 2024 is still in full swing, we are already gearing up for 2025. Why, you ask? Because we’ve learned the hard way that putting off planning can lead to paying a pretty penny for tickets (and trust me,…
3 Best Secrets To Save 60% Off Round-The-World Award Tickets
Using miles to score business and first class tickets can save you a lot of money, especially a round-the-world adventure. Here are three secrets what Brady from TripPlus did to make the most of it: “A 36-Day, 750,000 Points-And-Miles Journey…
550K Points “In Bag”: How To Best Earn More When Using Your Points?
Worried about burning through all your points during your family trip? I hear you! Redeeming for a family means depleting miles not once but multiple times. When I mapped out our family travel, I zoomed out to think about what…
3 Simple Tips To Make for Last-Minute Family Travel Changes
My friends always joke that Aeroplan and I are the same person, and they’re only half right! I’m also a huge fan of mixing up my points and credit strategies. During our 7-week family award trip across South Pacific and…
How To Best Maximize Aeroplan For Your Dream Trips
What’s your favorite frequent flyer program? For me, it’s Air Canada Aeroplan, no contest! In June, I spilled the tea on three secrets to mastering award redemptions, and trust me, you can start using them right away. The response has…
How to best plan your stay in Park Hyatt Auckland?
Auckland, New Zealand, is our first stop on a 7-week Pacific adventure. Unfortunately, finding points-redeemable accommodations in New Zealand can be challenging. However, Auckland does boast a few award-winning hotels owned by international chains. Park Hyatt Auckland stands out as…
Save 50% on Hotel Expense: Three Insider Tips You Can Steal
I don’t know about you, but when it comes to chatting about “where to stay” and snagging the best accommodation deals, I just can’t get enough. Seriously, with the right tips, hotel points, travel credits, and gift cards, you can…
Three Secrets That Make You A Pro In Award Ticket Redemption
Imagine a 7-week adventure through the South Pacific and up into North and Southeast Asia — hopping across three continents, seven countries, and fourteen cities — all while celebrating a graduation and an anniversary. Sounds like a dream, right? Well,…
How To Get 50% Off Lufthansa First Class
Lufthansa isn’t the first choice that comes to mind when booking a flight with points. One big problem is that you can’t search for award flights unless you already have miles in your account. Also, Lufthansa doesn’t work with any…
How To Reach American Airlines Elite Levels With Daily Spending
This post talks about the American Airlines AAdvantage program basic, how to earn them with daily spending and how to set your game plan for higher elite status and irresistible benefits. Before COVID came knocking, American Airlines AAdvantage, was all…
How To Fly For As Low As 10,000 Miles and Get The Second Trip Free
This post will guide you through the sweet spots of the Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles program and show you how to leverage the 50% bonus in the Turkish Airlines / Citi Bank promotion when planning your family travel. Planning a spring…
