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Airlines · April 21, 2025

Family Award Travel to Asia: Why Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Is the Best Way to Book Premium Cabins Now

If you’ve ever looked at a first class ticket or dreamed about flying your whole family in business class seats, but thought: “Maybe when the kids are older…” You’re not alone. So many families assume premium cabins are out of reach. But the truth is,…

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Airlines, Asia, Oceania · April 19, 2025

How To Make Family Award Travel Simple In 4 Steps

Why Booking First and Business Seats for a Family Isn’t Just “Luck”? If you’ve ever tried to book Business or First Class for your entire family—especially during school breaks or with limited flexibility—you already know how challenging it can be. Family…

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Airlines, Asia, North America · March 25, 2025

How to Best Prepare for Japan Airlines & Cathay Award Changes Now

I used to think booking Business Class seats to Asia with points was just about finding availability.But then I understood the real game is knowing when airlines quietly change their award charts—before your miles lose value overnight. Both Japan Airlines…

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Europe, Hotels, Uncategorized · February 27, 2025

How To Save $10000 In Hotels Cost In Italy

Japan is trending, but Europe isn’t fading away anytime soon! This year, we’ve crafted our itinerary to embrace Asia and Italy’s charming countryside. However, one thing we’ve noticed is that hotel prices in Italy are soaring. Thankfully, two hotel loyalty…

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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 23, 2025

Alaska vs. Hawaiian Airlines Points Sale Promotion: Which One?

If you’re looking to get the most out of your travel rewards, it might be the perfect time to dive into the latest promotions from Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan and Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles now. Both programs are running limited-time miles…

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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, Credit Cards · January 9, 2025

How To Use 20% Aeroplan Transfer Bonus For Families (With Real Routes Inside)

Attention travel enthusiasts and families: Chase has brought back its 20% transfer bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan since December 4, 2024, and it’s your golden ticket to unforgettable adventures. (The transfer bonus doesn’t always happen like Virgin Atlantic – check…

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Airlines · January 7, 2025

LifeMiles Plus (LM+): Exploring The Latest Updates And Benefits

If you’re a frequent traveler or a points / miles enthusiast, you’ve likely heard of LifeMiles, Avianca’s loyalty program. As a member of the Star Alliance, LifeMiles opens up opportunities to redeem miles for flights on Avianca and other Star…

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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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