Last week, my family of 5 spent a week in St. Maarten in the Caribbean. The island is unique because it is half-Dutch and half-French. We first visited the island first in 2014 and fell in love with it, especially Mullet Bay Beach. Then in 2023, I returned to St....

I have an upcoming trip to the Greater Los Angeles area and am trying to figure out if it is possible to visit Los Angeles without a car? Or do I need to ...

I just returned from my spring break trip to St. Maarten. Here is what’s been happening in the miles and points world: Ouch! Citi Decreasing Transfer Ratio to Hotels: Beginning April 19, 2026, Citi is decreasing the transfer ratio to Choice Privileges and Preferred Hotels iPrefer. Major bummer! See this...

My wife and I traveled the world together over the course of about a dozen years before we decided to start a family. Someone in this space once described to me the transition to family travel this way: “We went from being a Four Seasons couple to being an Embassy...

Airlines have experimented with child-free seating for years. However, one of the earliest examples quietly disappeared during the pandemic. Many people think that Corendon Airlines was the first airline to…

A car seat is the safest place for a child, even on an airplane. But what are the rules of where it can go?

I’m heading out on my next travel adventure. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram for photos, and I’ll catch up on the blog the following week. Bon Voyage to all of you spring break travelers! Citi Ending Person-To-Person ThankYou Point Transfers: This is a bummer that this feature is ending...

Unrelated news update: As of 5 a.m. ET this morning, Global Entry is reopening. Yay! The great thing about booking flights with miles and points is that you can potentially change your plans without losing all of your money. Many airlines let you change/cancel award flights for free, while some...

This past weekend, school Spring Break week kicked off in several cities. With that comes more airport traffic. Combined with the government shutdown that affects TSA workers, it’s a recipe for disaster. And that’s what happened at a few airports, with the biggest headlines surrounding airports in Houston and New...

New 30% Transfer Bonus: Chase just added a 30% transfer bonus to Wyndham Rewards. I’ve updated the March 2026 Transfer Bonus post to reflect this addition. Bask Bank Bonus Offer: Bask Bank offers a savings account that earns American Airlines miles instead of cash interest. I have one of these...

Yes, it’s tax time! I just filed mine last weekend. Of course, I’m always looking for an angle to earn miles and points. I’ve used TurboTax online for many years, and usually I go through the Southwest Airlines shopping portal right before I file to get 1000 bonus Southwest Rapid...

I can’t believe it’s March already! Chase 20% Transfer Bonus to British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus From March 1 through 11:59 PM ET on March 31, 2026, get 20% transfer bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards to British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus. Remember that you can transfer between these...

This has been a big news week in the miles and points world! Ouch: World Of Hyatt Updates Award Chart, Costs Increase By Up To 67%: Starting in May, World of Hyatt award chart will now include 5 levels per category (instead of the previous 3). This means that during peak...