Miles For Family
Increased credit card bonus offers (lots of them!)
This week, several credit cards have increased welcome bonuses. Yippee! Signing up for new credit cards when the welcome bonuses are high is the easiest way to earn big chunks of miles and points for free travel. If you’re new to miles and points travel, see my Beginner’s Guide: 7...
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Cancelling and Rebooking Anniversary Trip
Researching destinations and booking trips give me great joy. But, not every trip I book ends up working out. My husband and I recently celebrated our 20 year anniversary. We had planned a short trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico as a couple. Unfortunately, some issues came up, and we...
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Putting CSR Rental Car Insurance to the Test
Last month, my husband and son traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio to watch the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament. They rented a car through Hertz for the duration of their trip. Unfortunately, while driving back to the airport on the last day, a rock hit their windshield and cracked it. Thankfully, my...
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Japan lodging strategy for 6 people
After solidifying award flights for 6 people to and from Japan for our trip next summer (see this post), it was time for me to figure out lodging. Booking international hotels for large families is always a challenge since so many of them have low occupancy rules (many only fit...
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Our Two Nights in Enchanting City of Bruges, Plus Day Trip to Dunkirk
This is the next installment in a series of posts on my recent trip to Europe. See my previous posts: Back from another  family reunion: galloping through Europe and driving my husband crazy , 24 hours in NYC with kids (plus review of Hyatt Place New York Midtown South) and...
Suites and Lobbies
Kalalau Trail Guide: Planning Your Ultimate Hiking Adventure
Embarking on such a journey requires meticulous preparation, often beginning more than 90 days in advance. This all-inclusive guide has been put together for individuals like you, who are not only passionate about hiking but also need help with securing permits, arranging transport, selecting the right gear, and understanding what...
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Great Deal Via Marriott Points: Overwater Bungalows in Westin Bora Bora Resort
If you’ve been dreaming of visiting Bora Bora, there is currently an amazing opportunity to do so at a fairly reasonable cost via points. No, it won’t be cheap, and you have to factor in additional costs, like separate flight from Papeete to Bora Bora, boat transfer to the resort...
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Why skiplagging is so tempting on this international flight
I always like to find the best deal on travel, whether it’s with miles and points or cash. So, even though I booked  Premium Economy seats on American Airlines from Shanghai to DFW, I’m still looking to see if I can get any better deals. I love the nonstop flight...
God Save The Points
48 Hours In Osaka: Where To Eat, What To Do & More
Everyone is flocking to Tokyo. But what about a city that offers all the deliciousness, culture, intrigue and beauty, without as much bustle and generally some... The post 48 Hours In Osaka: Where To Eat, What To Do & More appeared first on God Save The Points.
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Europe Flights on Sale, 90k Business Card Bonus and More
Europe is on Sale! Book Now For Flights as Low as $441!: I frequently hear people complain about how expensive it is to fly to Europe on cash tickets. But, there are deals to be found! Check out these fares under $600 round-trip on AA on this post from Travel...
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How I Decide when to Splurge and when to Conserve Miles, Points or Cash
When I first started this site years ago, I clearly stated that this is NOT a “budget travel on miles and points” blog. To be sure, many (most?) of my redemptions lean towards economy angle. However, I’m not opposed to splurging and happy to do so on occasion. Well, perhaps...
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My Lufthansa Miles from Booking.com Promo Have Finally Posted: Where to Spend Them?
Last December I wrote a post and  linked to a Booking.com deal found by Tim at Frequent Miler  Since I was planning to make several hotel and apartment reservations  on that website anyway, it was a no-brainer for me to take advantage of it and earn 30X Lufthansa miles at...
Bald Thoughts
Family Getaway in Cave City, Kentucky: Dinos, Caves & Hiking
Summertime is coming to an end, so we booked a family weekend getaway to Cave City, Kentucky. Although this area is only an hour north of Nashville, it seems like a world away. We worked with the local visitor bureau to uncover the best things to do in Cave City,...
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How I Accumulated Miles and Points for 6 Award Flights to Japan and China
Last week, I shared that we added one extra person to my family’s Japan/China trip next summer, bringing the total passengers up to 6 people. A reader asked me how I was able to accumulate that many miles and points for this big trip. Most of my miles and points...
Points With a Crew
Trip Report – Family Trip to Yosemite and Sacramento, California
Our family recently returned from a trip to California. It was a great trip, and one that was made much more doable (and affordable!) thanks to miles and points.