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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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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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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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Asia, Hotels, Japan · October 11, 2024

5 Marriott Hotels Best For Family in Japan. And Here’s How To Save 50% Room Cost.

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…

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Hotels · September 20, 2024

Unlock 60% Savings With These Top 4 Hotel Loyalty Programs

Think hotel stays have to be expensive? Think again! I have shared how to save 50% in the hotel accommodation when I planned our award travel with my family this summer. With a simple shift in your approach, you could…

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Asia, Australia, Credit Cards, Hotels, Japan, New Zealand, Oceania · June 28, 2024

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…

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Asia, Credit Cards, Hotels, Japan · April 12, 2024

Easy Guide For Cherry Blossom Watch in Hokkaido 2024

Picture this: Hokkaido, Japan’s northern treasure, waking up to the gentle bloom of spring. But here’s the twist: the cherry blossoms don’t grace the scene until May, allowing you to dodge the ski peak season and enjoy affordable hotel rates….

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Asia, Credit Cards, Hotels, Japan · April 4, 2024

Your Ultimate Guide To Kyushu Cherry Blossom in 2024

Imagine starting your journey through Japan’s modern history in Kyushu. It isn’t where cherry blossom viewing originated. During the Meiji Restoration, intellectuals found solace beneath its cherry blossom trees, seeing them as the embodiment of the Japanese spirit. As you…

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Airlines, Hotels, Recommendations · January 26, 2024

How To Make a Luxury Safari Trip with Points

Being immersed in a luxury safari in the wild would be an unforgettable experience, but it always comes with a high price tag. The good news is you can visit Masai Mara National Reserve now by staying at JW Marriott…

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Asia, Recommendations, Travel Essentials · January 25, 2024

How To Save Me 35% to Fly Business and Stay in a 2-Bedroom Villa in Da Nang!

I always wanted to sunbathe in the white-sand beaches in Da Nang, stroll around UNESCO-listed town in Hoi An and experience the French colonial charm throughout Vietnam. Even though the pandemic has ended over 6 months, Vietnam has been cautious…

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