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Hotels · December 11, 2024

Is Booking Mr & Mrs Smith Hotels with Hyatt Points Worth It? A Complete Guide

If you’re a fan of Hyatt’s loyalty program, World of Hyatt (WoH), you’ve probably noticed some big changes over the past year. With partnerships like MGM Resorts and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) coming to an end, Hyatt’s…

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Airlines · December 6, 2024

How To Prepare Winter 2025 Award Bookings

Attention, travel-loving families! Winter break 2025 might seem far away, but when it comes to booking award tickets, the early bird doesn’t just get the worm – they increase their chances of securing the best seats, the most comfortable flights,…

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Airlines · December 2, 2024

From Chaos To First Class: How I Mastered Last-Minute Award Travel For The Ultimate Self-Care Escape

Travel often feels like a game of precision including careful planning, endless lists, and sticking to a schedule. But sometimes, magic happens when you embrace spontaneity. As someone who thrives on organization (yes, my Virgo tendencies are strong!), I never…

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Airlines · November 30, 2024

3 Top Reasons Why Avianca LifeMiles Is One Of The Best Award Travel Programs You’re Overlooking

When it comes to frequent flyer programs, many travelers tend to stick with the big names like United Airlines MileagePlus or American Airlines AAdvantage, often overlooking hidden gems. LifeMiles, Avianca’s frequent flyer program, is one of those underrated gems that’s…

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Credit Cards · November 27, 2024

The Ultimate Guide To Earning More With Rakuten Online Shopping Portal [Updated 2025]

Let’s face it. Online shopping is a staple in our lives. From replacing household essentials to snagging that perfect gift, it’s fast, convenient, and endlessly rewarding. But here’s the kicker: are you getting paid to shop? If not, let me…

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Airlines · November 20, 2024

Is Buying Finnair Avios Worth It? Yes, If You Play Your Cards Right

When my sister casually mentioned she had purchased 200,000 Finnair Avios during their 50% discount buy-points promotion, I was intrigued. This current 50% discount promotion from Finnair provides the best cost-per-Avios value (1.13 cents per Avios) I have seen since…

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Airlines · November 16, 2024

Stop! Here’s Why You Rethink Turning American Express Membership Rewards Points For “Alaska Airlines Miles”

Alaska Airlines award miles are some of the most valuable for domestic flights in the U.S., especially for those great award flight redemption rates – like booking an American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Dallas for just 7,500 miles…

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Airlines · November 9, 2024

Japan Airlines’ New A350 First Class From London To Tokyo: An Unforgettable Journey Of Luxury & Style!

Everything came together in a flash! I’d been planning a self-care and sister-sister trip for November, but I only had three flight segments booked: Los Angeles – Taipei – Bangkok on Starlux Airlines business class, Abu Dhabi – London on…

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Asia, Hotels, Japan · October 24, 2024

The Best Summer For Family: Park Hyatt Niseko Review

Are you ready for family hikes and an unforgettable mother-daughter ziplining adventure? Let me take you through our stay at the luxurious Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono (Hokkaido, Japan) and show how we made it happen using points. While the rest…

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Asia, Hotels, Japan · October 16, 2024

Where To Stay In Japan? Here Are 5 Best Category 1-4 Hyatt Hotels For Families.

The latest welcome bonus from Marriott and Chase are almost impossible to resist. Marriott is rolling out 5x 50,000-point free night certificates as a sign-up bonus for the Amex Marriott Bonvoy Business credit card, while Chase World of Hyatt credit…

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Airlines · October 9, 2024

Three Secrets To Cut 80% Of Your Travel Costs With Avios

Avios is the global loyalty currency owned by Avios Group (AGL) and used by the following airlines: Avios are transferrable between any of these programs at a ratio of 1:1, so each Avios is theoretically worth the same in each program. If you collect…

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Asia, Hotels, Japan · October 4, 2024

The Best Laundromats When Travelling With Family In Japan

When it comes to family travel, there are the endless adventures, beautiful memories, and…a mountain of dirty laundry. Whether you’re cashing in your award points and miles or traveling for kicks, the laundry struggle is real! During our epic 7-week…

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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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