Miles For Family
Hits and Misses on Icon of the Seas, the World’s Largest Cruise Ship
Last week, my family of 5 cruised on Royal Carribbean’s Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship. Overall, we had a great time! Of course, no vacation is ever perfect. Here are hits and misses from our experience on Icon of the Seas. Hit: Shows and Entertainment By...
Nerd Ka Travel
Sheraton Keystone Indianapolis Hotel Review 2025
After staying at the Sheraton Keystone Indianapolis last year, I wanted to share my experience, especially since I really enjoyed the hotel’s location. This post may contain affiliate links. Clicking on my affiliate links will earn me a small commission,
Travel Points Playbook
More Details Emerge on the Changes Coming at Southwest
On Thursday this week, Southwest released a video with Executive Vice President of Customer and Brand Tony Roach…
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UK Passport Fees Are Rising Again – Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’ve been thinking about renewing your passport, stop thinking and start doing. From 10th April 2025, UK… The post UK Passport Fees Are Rising Again – Here’s What You Need to Know appeared first on Wingtips.
Miles For Family
Setting my Sights on Thailand
Note: I’m traveling this week with limited access to internet. Responses to comments and emails will be delayed. Even though I have several exciting trips planned in the coming months, I’m always researching and dreaming about future vacations. My husband can attest to that. After 4 trips to Europe in...
Travel Points Playbook
One Card, One Trip: Paris and Amsterdam
In this series I explore real-world examples of just how much you can travel with the points of…
Miles For Family
Our 11-night Cruise on Holland America Eurodam (Right After Norovirus Outbreak)
My husband and I recently got back from an 11-night Southern Caribbean cruise on Holland America, and I want to share my overall impressions in this post. But first, here are some of the obstacles we had to overcome before we could even set foot on the ship. It started...
Pizza in Motion
Book These Hyatt Properties Now Before Award Prices Go Up Next Week
You have just a handful of days to make an award booking at a number of Hyatt Hotels that are due to increase in price for award rooms on Tuesday, March 25th. Hyatt recently announced award category changes, something they do on an annual... The post Book These Hyatt Properties Now...
Miles For Family
All About my Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Stash
Note: I’m traveling this week with limited access to internet. Responses to comments and emails will be delayed. Between my husband and me, we have almost 800,000 miles and points in various currencies (bank points, airline miles and hotel points). How did we get these miles, and what trips are...
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We’re Widening WingTips!
Big, bold, and brimming with brilliance, WingTips is whipping up a whirlwind of wonderful, world-class wanderlust! We’re welcoming… The post We’re Widening WingTips! appeared first on Wingtips.
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Scotland. I Need to Revisit Scotland.
My one visit to Scotland was all the way back in 2008. We covered 70+ miles of hiking in just three days, followed by a day in Inverness before finishing off the trip in Edinburgh. It was a great experience for an almost-19-year-old. And now I want to go back....
Miles For Family
Pros and Cons of Premium Economy on International Flights
Note: I’m traveling this week with limited access to internet. Responses to comments and emails will be delayed. By using miles and points from credit card bonuses, my family has flown on long-haul flights in Business, Premium Economy and Economy. While it’s hard to beat the luxury of business class,...
Nerd Ka Travel
Southwest Transformation: Checked Bag Changes, Codeshares & Layoffs
Southwest Airlines has announced a series of significant changes aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and financial performance, including the end of its long-standing free checked bags policy and a substantial workforce reduction. End of Free Checked Bags Policy For nearly
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Polaris Business Class Review From The Eyes Of A 7-Year-Old
My 7-year-old son Augustine offers his views on our United Airlines 787-9 Polaris Business Class flight from Denver to London below. I fly business class for the ice cream sundaes and the TV. A 7-Year-Old Reviews United Airlines Polaris Business Class… We were going to visit my aunt in London...
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Batteries Not Included: Airlines Are Coming for Your Power Banks
Lithium batteries and power banks are the latest hot topics in aviation. Some airlines are banning them outright,… The post Batteries Not Included: Airlines Are Coming for Your Power Banks appeared first on Wingtips.