With the recent enticing co-branded credit cards sign-up offers from Chase and Marriott (and my personal love in Marriott hotels as you know me for a while), I have recently rethought my hotel stays in Japan and create a fresh…
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Do Families Of 3 ~ 6 Still Belong In Airport Lounges? What I Learned From Traveling With Family
If you’re traveling as a family of three to six, you might quietly assume airport lounges aren’t meant for you. For years, airport lounges carried a very specific image in my mind: solo travel vloggers moving through terminals, frequent business consultants…
Why Your Family Needs a Hotel Credit Card Now
If you’ve ever tried to book hotels for a family trip during spring break or Christmas, you already know the feeling: You’ve planned the flights. You’ve lined up the dates. And then suddenly the hotel search hits you with…$600, $800,…
How To Plan 8-Day Itinerary For First Time Families In Kyushu, Japan
Japan is one of the safest, most enriching countries for families to explore whether it’s your first trip or your fifth. Most guides take you through the well-trodden trio of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. But what if your family wants…
Where To Best Use Marriot Free Night Certificate in Italy
When we took our first trip to Europe as a family of four, I wasn’t just dreaming of gelato and gondolas. I was dreaming of a family vacation that felt comfortable, rewarding, and doable without overspending and yes, without paying…
5 Marriott Hotels Best For Family in Japan. And Here’s How To Save 50% Room Cost. [2025]
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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….
