This is a continuation of my Hong Kong trip report. My daughter and I traveled to Hong Kong over Thanksgiving. See my previous blog posts about this trip: Hong Kong Highlights, Review: China Airlines Business Class Ontario to Taipei to Hong Kong, Review: United Airlines Business Class Hong Kong to...

When it comes to Hilton points, getting a decent value for families can be a challenge, especially if you want to stay at a resort.  The main reason is the fact that suites are disproportionately expensive compared to regular rooms. And my husband and I absolutely insist on having a...

Even though going after credit card rewards is my proverbial bread and butter, I do occasionally dabble in pursuing new bank account bonuses. The latter is definitely more of a nuisance, at least to me. But hey, money is money, right? Well, my latest experience with opening a new Bank...

A few years ago I took a trip to Baarle-Hertog, Belgium and Baarle-Nassau, Netherlands. The country border in this city is so complicated they have to paint it on the roads, sidewalks, and even inside buildings!

I hesitate to post about my mistakes on this blog, because sometimes the internet brings out the harshest anonymous replies. But, I like to keep it real, and I hope my experience helps others. Recently, I transferred points from Chase and Capital One to Air France Flying Blue program to...

I’m always looking for great deals for our family so we can have fun while saving money. Recently, I was scrolling through Groupon when I came across the Get Out Pass. It bills itself as an annual membership site that includes free entrance to attractions in your local area. They...

My daughter and I traveled to Hong Kong over Thanksgiving. See my previous blog posts about this trip: Hong Kong Highlights, Review: China Airlines Business Class Ontario to Taipei to Hong Kong, Review: United Airlines Business Class Hong Kong to San Francisco, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Tsim Sha Tsui If...

With more families choosing to gift experiences over material items, the GetOutPass is an excellent choice for families and date-night fun. The Get Out Pass targets thrill-seekers, families, and anyone looking to add a dash of excitement to their routine. Buying an annual subscription includes admission to a variety of...

A few days ago, Choice program has increased their booking window from 100 days to 50 weeks. To be clear, this appears to be the case of YMMV, as  personally I’m not able to book hotels that far ahead. But some can. Perhaps trying in a different browser would do...

US Bank $450 Checking Bonus: If you don’t mind moving some direct deposits, this is a good way to earn extra cash. See this post on Doctor of Credit. Earn up to 5000 Miles by Joining Airline Dining Programs: This article on AwardWallet is a good overview of current miles...