On my recent trip to Guatemala with my daughter, we spent 3 nights at a gorgeous Airbnb on the shore of Lake Atitlán (see this post). We had the chance to explore 6 of the 11 small towns that surround the lake by hopping on the public boats. Panajachel (“Pana”)...

It’s November already. Yikes! New: Capital One 20% Transfer Bonus to British Airways Through November 21, 2025, get 20% transfer bonus from Capital One to British Airways. Remember that you can transfer British Airways Avios to other Avios airlines (Aer Lingus, Iberia, Finnair, Qatar, Loganair). New: Wyndham Rewards 30% Transfer...

TGIF!! Increased Air France / KLM Flying Blue taxes and fees ($489 one-way departing Paris): Ouch! Looks like the taxes and fees have increased on Air France/KLM award flights for some routes. See this post on Frequent Miler. Hilton Drops Award Prices at Some Top Properties: Finally, some good news! Looks...

After years of travel with and without kids, I keep coming back to one brand as the best hotel for family travel: Hyatt Place. Here's why.

All 3 Southwest Airlines personal credit cards now have elevated welcome bonuses of 85,000 points after spending $3000 in the first 3 months! Non-affiliate links to the cards: Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card ($99 annual fee) Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card ($149 annual fee) Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority...

My family of 5 visited Sydney, Australia for a few days before we toured New Zealand in 2019. We had a great time, and I’d love to return to Australia to see more of the country. My middle son was 11 years old at the time. One of my son’s...

Looking for a weekend getaway before school started, we booked an off-trail tour at Hidden River Cave in Horse Cave, Kentucky. It has the world’s longest underground suspension bridge and a beautiful Sunset Dome at the end of the regular tour. But we’ve never been off trail before. Here’s everything...

On my recent trip to Guatemala, my daughter and I stayed at a beautiful Airbnb rental, Sacred Tree, in the small town of Santa Cruz La Laguna on Lake Atitlán. Location/Getting There From Antigua, we took a shuttle to Panajachel that we booked through Guatego. The drive is normally 2.5...

What? You just sit in your seat when the plane gets to the gate? Have I got a story for you...

Yesterday, Chase announced a 25% transfer bonus to Southwest Airlines. We haven’t seen this transfer bonus in 5 years! Details on Chase 25% Transfer Bonus to Southwest Airlines From October 23, 2025 through 11:59 PM ET November 6, 2025, get 25% transfer bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Southwest...

I’ve got some major expenses coming up–namely, my home insurance and property taxes. You know what that means: It’s time to sign up for a new credit card and get some bonus miles from paying these expenses! But which card? (See Beginner’s Guide: 7 Steps to Free Travel with Miles...

On my recent trip to Guatemala, my daughter and I visited Hobbitenango, a Lord of the Rings themed attraction in the mountains above Antigua. In 2019, on a trip to New Zealand, we visited Hobbiton, the OG set of the movies. How would this experience compare? Getting to Hobbitenango Hobbitenango...

Full disclosure: I returned from Guatemala last week, and I got sick on the last day. After 4 days of severe stomach issues, I went to the doctor and was prescribed an antibiotic for my presumed traveler’s ailment from consuming contaminated food on my trip. And I thought I was...

Catching up on recent miles and points news: New Mid-Tier Citi AA Card: Citi just launched the new Citi AAdvantage Globe Mastercard (non-affiliate link) with 90k welcome bonus after spending $5000 in the first 4 months, $350 annual fee. I’m going to consider this card for myself since I fly...