On the heels of the Hyatt award category adjustment announcement, and at the request of a reader, I’m sharing my favorite Hyatt properties. My family has stayed at so many Hyatt properties that I’ve lost count. It’s our go-to brand for almost all of our trips. We’ve stayed in numerous Hyatt...

When my kids were younger, I did all of the packing for our family trips (except for my husband, who thankfully packs for himself). If I let them pack on their own, we would end up with a suitcase full of stuffed animals. As my kids got older, I started...

Recently, in one of my social media groups, a fellow mom asked the question: What is the best travel credit card to earn free travel? For most normal people, that seems like a simple question. But as many of my readers know, it’s not an easy question to answer. Reality...

Earlier this year, Universal announced the launch of the new Universal Kids theme park in my neck of the woods in Frisco, Texas. Now, another theme park geared to kids is opening in North Texas soon! Peppa Pig Theme Park A new Peppa Pig Theme Park will be opening later...

Point Roberts Washington is an awesome geographical oddity that is ONLY accessible by driving through Canada. Do NOT cross the border here (even though you totally could)

According to Chase’s website, the 90,000-point welcome bonus on two of its best business cards is ending soon! The offer ends on March 21, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. EST. If you own a small business, getting a separate business credit card is a great way to earn extra miles and...

Last week Hyatt program announced some category adjustments that will take effect  on March 28th. Nancy has already written a post with her analysis, so I’ll briefly add my two cents here. First, these changes are completely expected. The cash prices at most desirable Hyatt properties (resorts and major cities) are...

I file my taxes using TurboTax every year. I’m not here to convince you to use TurboTax. But if you already use it to file your taxes, don’t forget to get some points and/or cash back! Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards 1000 Points If you enter TurboTax through the Southwest Rapid...

Multiple news sources and cruise message boards indicate that Royal Caribbean oversold at least two ships for next week’s spring break cruises. According to Cruise Hive, Royal Caribbean oversold the Wonder of the Seas sailing that departs March 12, 2023. The 7-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary included a stop at CocoCay,...

Continuing our series on tips for traveling safely – today’s Part 2 from guest poster and friend of PWaC Naomi talks about tips for protecting your belongings while you’re traveling.  If you missed our previous tips for traveling safety – check out Part 1: 8 travel safety tips that will...

PS at DFW New Private Luxury Airport Facility: This post on One Mile at a Time caught my attention. I volunteer to test the facility when it opens. 😬 But wow, those prices are steep! I have no doubt that DFW has enough rich people to keep this place in...

It’s a new month, and March brings new transfer bonuses! Chase: 50% bonus to Marriott March 1 – May 15, 2023 Marriott points are worth less than Chase Ultimate Rewards points, even with this 50% bonus. I don’t recommend transferring Chase to Marriott unless you need to top off your...

Traditionally, cruise line stateroom attendants serviced each cabin twice a day, in the morning and in the evening. They would make the beds, empty the trash, change towels, create towel animals and do whatever else was necessary to keep staterooms clean. Since cruising re-started after the hiatus during the pandemic,...

Every year, hotel brands revalue their hotel properties on award charts for award redemptions. During the pandemic, we had a minor reprieve from some major devaluations. But today, Hyatt just announced category changes that will go into effect March 28, 2023. You can see all of the changes here. In...