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AWARD TRAVEL I FAMILIES | LUXURY VACATION | ASIA PACIFIC

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Americas, Asia, Europe, Hotels · March 18, 2025

9 Luxury Hyatt Hotels Families Should Book Now

Every year, Hyatt reshuffles its award chart, shifting hotels between categories. If you’ve ever spent time carefully saving up points for Hyatt’s loyalty programs for a dream stay, only to find out it now costs more world of hyatt points, you know how…

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Airlines, Asia, North America · March 11, 2025

How To Upgrade To Business Class In 3 Steps (and it’s a game-changer for families flying to Asia)

Long-haul flights with family is no small feat. A 13+ hour journey between North America and Taiwan can feel endless in economy class, especially when traveling with kids or elderly parents. Finding business class award availability for the whole family…

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Airlines, Asia, North America · March 4, 2025

Master Your Family Spending With AA for Cathay Pacific First Class Lounges Now (Here’s How You Can Do It T00)

We didn’t have a first class ticket. But there we were, sipping Champagne and slurping Dan Dan noodles in Cathay Pacific’s iconic first class lounge in Hong Kong, all thanks to my American Airlines (AA) AAdvantage Platinum Pro ® status….

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Airlines, Asia, North America · February 25, 2025

Which One is Best for Cathay Pacific Award Ticket Now?

Award travel opens up amazing adventures, and it doesn’t have to be complicated! Not long ago, I booked the Cathay Pacific business class tickets from Hong Kong to Rome for summer. What’s even better is the wide open availability of…

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Airlines · February 21, 2025

Why EVA Air Premium Economy Class Is The Best Value For Family Award Travel

If you’ve ever tried booking award seats for your entire family, you know the struggle, especially finding multiple business class award seats can be nearly impossible, and economy class just doesn’t offer the comfort you want for long-haul flights. But…

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Hotels · February 11, 2025

MaxMyPoint: How To Best Find Hotel Award Availability

If you are a family traveler who enjoys staying at luxury hotels by using points, you have likely encountered a significant challenge, such as finding available award nights at top-tier properties. Award availability at high-end hotels is often limited, requiring…

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Asia, Hotels, North America, Oceania · February 5, 2025

5 Best Places You Can Plan Last Minute For Valentine’s Day Getaway

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, but there’s still time to plan an unforgettable escape! Whether you’re dreaming of a romantic retreat, a best-friends getaway, or a luxurious winter-to-spring family adventure, award travel makes it easier than ever to turn points…

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Airlines · January 29, 2025

Master Family Travel Now With The Award Search Tool

Planning family award travel can be daunting, especially when searching for those elusive premium cabin award seats. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by clunky airline websites, endless search results, and the race to snag highly sought-after seats. Enter Seats.aero, a…

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Airlines, Credit Cards · January 16, 2025

The Best Ways For Short Haul Flights with Alaska Mileage

This post aims to illustrate the advantageous aspects of using Alaska Airlines award miles for regional short-haul routes and the benefits for families following the program’s revamp in March 2024. Exciting news! Alaska Airlines (AS) has recently revamped its mileage…

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Airlines, Asia · January 14, 2025

How To Book Award Tickets During Peak Seasons: My Insider’s Strategy

Photo Credit: Freepik The holidays might mean cozy fires and winding down for most, but for award travel enthusiasts, it’s game on. Peak seasons like Christmas, New Year, and summer vacations turn the award travel booking process into a frenzy…

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Airlines, Asia, Credit Cards · December 31, 2024

How To Maximize Family Award Travel: Lessons From 2024 & Must-Know Trends For 2025

Introduction: Reflecting On A Year Of Boundless Travel 2024 was a transformative year for our family award travel, filled with premium experiences and creative strategies for maximizing points and miles. Each of us flew close to 50,000 miles this year…

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Hotels, Japan · December 13, 2024

Why The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto is the Best Luxury Hotel for Families in Japan

Let’s face it: traveling with teenagers is a whole new ballgame. Gone are the days when you could plop them into a swimming pool, kick back in a cabana, and call it a day. Teenagers crave something meaningful to them,…

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