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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 · December 6, 2024

How To Prepare Winter 2025 Award Bookings

Attention, travel-loving families! Winter break 2025 might seem far away, but when it comes to booking award tickets, the early bird doesn’t just get the worm – they increase their chances of securing the best seats, the most comfortable flights,…

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Asia, Hotels, Japan · October 16, 2024

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…

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Airlines, Asia, Oceania · August 30, 2024

$8,000 to Zero: How To Save Big On Your Family Travel With Hawaiian Airlines

Running late with winter 2024 award tickets redemptions? No worries, you’ve got this! Here’s the situation: it’s August, and I’m just now scrambling to figure out our winter 2024 travel plans. Yep, not a classic me. My family, including my…

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Airlines, Credit Cards, Europe, North America · May 31, 2024

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…

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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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Asia, Credit Cards, Hotels, Japan · March 29, 2024

Osaka: Easy Guide for Cherry Blossom Watch in 2024

Imagine a city where the heartbeat of everyday life harmonizes with the pulse of joyous celebration — that’s Osaka. While Tokyo and Kyoto may seem distant and lofty, Osaka warmly welcomes you with its bustling streets and hearty cuisine. Here,…

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Asia, Credit Cards, Hotels, Japan · March 21, 2024

Kyoto: Easy Guide for Cherry Blossom Watch in 2024

In our last post, we delved into cherry blossom spots in Tokyo from an award travel perspective. But for a true taste of Japanese culture, Kyoto is where it’s at! Picture samurai and nobles strolling among wild Edohigan cherry blossoms….

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