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What To Do With Grandpa’s 600k Membership Rewards?
Have you ever wondered how to leave a large Membership Rewards balance for family in case of death? Here are three ways to keep them from disappearing.
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Kids in Business Class: Why It’s a Bad Idea
Explore the challenges of flying kids in business class, from high costs and behavior issues to entitlement concerns. Discover why this luxurious option may not be ideal for young travelers and their families. The post Kids in Business Class: Why It’s a Bad Idea appeared first on Miles For Family.
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Hawaii Black Friday Travel Deals (2024)
Aloha, as Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, the overwhelming task of hunting down the best Hawaii Black Friday travel deals can seem daunting. I update this list every year and I have to say that 2024 is proving to be lackluster. I hope we see some better options soon....
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Save Money by Changing your Point of Sale on Air Travel
There is a simple trick to save money by changing your point of sale on air travel. You…
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Benefits of Flying Kids in Business Class
Discover the top benefits of flying in business class, from enhanced comfort and privacy to personalized service and entertainment. Learn how these perks can make long flights more enjoyable and stress-free for both children and parents, ensuring a memorable travel experience for your family. The post Benefits of Flying Kids in...
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($100 Amazon Gift Card for $88) My Experience Using Pepper Rewards App
Update on 11/07/2024: Currently  you can get Amazon gift cards on Pepper app at a very good discount. What’s nice is that it’s applied automatically, no need to wait for points to post. If you don’t yet have Pepper Rewards app and plan to download it, I would appreciate it...
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Best Deal Ever: All-inclusive “Resort” in Belarus for $2 Per Night
Do you love Soviet architecture? Are you fascinated by videos about life in North Korea? If you said Yes to both questions, this post is for you. I’ve mentioned before that my mom  feels nostalgic when talking about Soviet Union. It’s not that she loved the regime itself. Here is...
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London to Tampa on British Airways: the Best Long-haul Flight of My Life
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) , Our...
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5 Things People Don’t Know (or Forget) About Flying With Kids
Traveling with children is a whole different ballgame from traveling without them. Kids have different wants and needs from adults. So besides the typical stuff you have to pack for…
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Does Trip Delay Insurance Cover Mileage In Your Personal Car?
Many credit cards come with trip delay insurance that would cover a rental car or other transportation, but do they cover mileage in your personal car if your flight is diverted?
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Where we’re spending our IHG free night certificates
Last month, I shared where my husband and I are spending our Chase World of Hyatt credit card free night certificates (see this post). This month, our free night certificates from our Chase IHG credit cards arrived. We pay a $99 annual fee in exchange for a free night at...
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November 2024 Transfer Bonuses
It’s a new month with several new transfer bonuses! So far, there are 4 new transfer bonuses and 5 that have continued from September/October. New: Capital One 20% Transfer Bonus to British Airways From 11/1/24 through 12/1/24, Capital One has a 20% transfer bonus to British Airways Avios. Keep in...
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Bad news for Chase card travel insurance, More Hyatt all-inclusive resorts and more
New Restrictions on Chase’s Trip Cancellation Reimbursement Policy: It appears that the travel insurance on some Chase cards is no longer as generous if you only pay partially with the card or if you only pay award taxes with the card. See this post on Award Wallet. For international trips,...
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The best and cheapest way to get from ATL airport to Atlanta
You can go from ATL airport to Downtown Atlanta by train, taxi, Uber or bus, but the cheapest and best way from Hartsfield Jackson airport to Atlanta is ...
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Halloween Edition: My Scariest Travel Stories
The last few years on Halloween, I’ve shared some of my travel nightmares (not real events, but actual dreams I’ve had where travel has gone wrong). This year, I’m sharing some of my scariest stories from my trips. These stories aren’t necessarily spooky, but they are times when my heart...