Hilton Tokyo Bay: Best or Meh? Spoiler alert: It’s the best hotel for family award travel to Tokyo Disney Parks, and I’ll happily keep coming back! Disney magic is alive and well, whether you’re at Disneyland in Los Angeles and Tokyo,…
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How To Save $1,800 with United Airlines To Hawaii
This post is to walk you through how I managed to save a whopping $1,800 on flights repositioning from San Francisco to Honolulu for our winter break 2024. When I decided to plan our spur-of-the-moment family trip to Asia this…
How to use 35% points rebate on Amex Business Platinum [Hawaii]
Using miles to book tickets is a great way to save on travel, but it’s not the only trick up your sleeve! There is another gem you might not have considered: the 35% points rebate when redeeming through American Express…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
4 Sweet Spots You Need to Know About Avios – Save Enough for a Business Class Round Trip to South America
This post is about how to use transfer Avios between programs, what to watch out for, and which flights are the sweet spots. One, two, three, four, FIVE! Finnair (Finnair Plus) has joined the Avios party as the fifth airline to…
You Would Be Excited At This Limited Offer for Virgin Cruise Up To 50%
This post is about the limited-time deal on Virgin Voyages cruises and how to maximize your points value with credit card transfer bonuses on these offers. Never heard of Virgin Red points? How about Virgin Voyages? Maybe you think of…