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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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…
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…
How To Redeem Virgin Voyages Before Virgin Points Going Dynamic
If you’re like me and missed the chance to hop on a Virgin Voyages cruise back in May (and let’s be honest, it would’ve made for the ultimate Mother’s Day treat!), don’t worry, it’s not too late. The opportunity is…
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…
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…
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…
3 Exciting Small Luxury Hotels Of The World (SLH) Properties You Would Love To Book With Hilton Honors Points
Hilton points are like they’ve got a reputation for being more trouble than they’re worth. And if you just throw them at random hotel bookings, yeah, you might find that paying cash would’ve been cheaper (ouch!). Plus, no sweet rewards…
How To Book Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos For Award Stays
Got a big event coming up? You’ll want to make it special with a luxurious stay! Or maybe you’ve got free night certificates (FNCs) from your Hilton co-branded credit cards burning a hole in your pocket and no idea what…
Score First Class Seats: 4 Must-Know Lufthansa Miles & More Secrets
A loyalty program offering flights for fewer award miles sounds like a no-brainer at first glance. Less miles? More trips? Sounds like a win-win! But here’s the reality check: it doesn’t matter how few miles you need if there aren’t…
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…
How To Use Married Segments To Japan For Autumn Foliage 2024
Picture this: You’re dreaming of a November adventure in Japan, savoring sushi in Tokyo and Kyoto as you check the autumn foliage forecast. Excited, you hop onto an airline’s website and try to search for award tickets, only to be…
