Pizza in Motion
Is United Airlines Raising The Price Of Anytime Awards?
The price of most mileage awards goes in one direction, up.  We hunt for deals, and find some great ones.  But, the ceiling on the most expensive awards continue to rise, even as those deals persist.  A recent observation makes me think United has... The post Is United Airlines Raising The...
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100k Business Card Bonus, Book TAP Air Portugal with JetBlue Points, and More
United Business Card 100k Offer: The Chase United Business Card now has a welcome offer of 100k miles after spending $5k in 3 months. This is a lower spending requirement than previous welcome offers. The card is a non-affiliate link. See this post on Frequent Miler. You Can Now Redeem...
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Great Deal for Families: 3-Bedroom Unit in Orlando for 20k Choice Points Per Night
This is a quick post to make you aware of an amazing deal you can currently snag in Orlando (even during high season). Lately, Choice program has been increasing award rates on its most popular properties. In addition, pricing on premium rooms and bigger units has also gone up. But...
TravelUpdate
Amex removes card benefits, World of Hyatt is broken & more…
Amex kills card benefits, World of Hyatt is broken, how can we fix it? That and more as we look at some of the interesting stories this week.
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6 Reasons to Visit Hong Kong Disneyland (and 2 Reasons to Skip It)
While Hong Kong has many unique experiences for visitors, there was no way I was going to omit Hong Kong Disneyland from my itinerary. Hong Kong Disneyland may be Disney’s smallest park, but my daughter and I were thoroughly entertained during our two days there. If you are even remotely...
Points With a Crew
Should you expect hotel fire alarm compensation?
If the fire alarm goes off at your hotel, should you expect hotel fire alarm compensation. What do you think should happen in a situation where ...
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Why I’ve Decided to Speculatively Transfer Most of My Membership Rewards Points to Hawaiian Program
I’m sure many of you know where this is going. So, we only have a few months until Hawaiian and Alaska frequent flyer programs will officially merge. It will also mean the end of Amex and Hawaiian partnership. In fact, Amex stopped transfers for awhile, though the function has been...
Bald Thoughts
Treehouse Adventures at Horse Cave KOA
Looking for a family adventure that’s a bit out of the ordinary? Look no further than the incredible treehouses at Horse Cave KOA. During our latest visit to Kentucky, we booked a Horse Cave KOA treehouse to create unforgettable memories for our family. These whimsical retreats provide the perfect blend...
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Review: Disney Explorers Lodge at Hong Kong Disneyland
This is a continuation of my Hong Kong trip report. 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, Ngong Ping...
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“Serving” up a new travel destination Down Under
If you’re read some of my prior blog posts, you probably know that my husband and son are really into tennis. They enjoy watching it in person (thanks to miles and points travel to the Laver Cup, US Open and Cincinnati Open), watching it on TV, and playing it a...
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What We Did During Our Recent Family Vacation to Florida Keys
Last week, I wrote a review of Baker’s Cay resort in Key Largo via Hilton points, our base during  recent trip to the area. I’ve said before that my two favorite spots in my home state  are St. Augustine and Florida Keys. I never get tired of visiting either one...
Your Mileage May Vary
Cruise Line Left Family of 9 Behind When Late From Cruise-Sponsored Excursion
When you’re cruising and book an excursion, the general rule of thumb is that if you buy the excursion through the cruise company, the ship is guaranteed to wait for…
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My Top 5 Most Controversial Travel Moves
One of the benefits of being a travel blogger is that it has helped me develop some thick skin. I’ve learned that people love to comment on anything that they remotely disagree with. Thankfully, most of the time the comments are still respectful. But still, some of my travel habits...
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Pandas, Roller Coasters and Spectacular Views at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park
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...
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75k Bonus on Amex Blue Business Plus, Lie Flat on a Budget and More
Amex Blue Business Plus: Earn 75,000 Bonus Points with $6K Spend (Targeted): This is a great credit card welcome bonus on a no-annual-fee card. This is a non-affiliate link, but unfortunately I was not targeted for it after I signed in. But it’s worth checking to see if you’re targeted. See...