My daughter and I just returned from a trip to Guatemala. This was technically my 4th time visiting Guatemala, but it had been over 30 years since my last visit. Traveling in Guatemala is always an adventure! But, I don’t recommend it to everyone. Pros of Visiting Guatemala Scenery: Guatemala...

A family that went out of their way to make sure their child traveled as safely as possible, spending extra money on a separate seat and the only FAA-approved safety restraint system for infants, were barred from using it by a flight attendant who contradicted the advice of her own...

If you’ve ever tried to figure out the best time to visit O‘ahu, you’ve probably realized there’s no single right answer — it really depends on what kind of trip you want. Maybe you’re dreaming of calm beaches and clear snorkeling water, or maybe you want to see the legendary...

If you’ve spent even five minutes on social media before your Hawai‘i trip, you’ve probably been told — usually by someone holding a coconut in front of a drone shot — exactly what not to do here. Don’t go to Waikīkī. Don’t eat at chain restaurants. Don’t stay in a...

This is a continuation of my Japan/China trip report. See also Back from China and Japan Trip! 5 Takeaways, Worth it: JAL Premium Economy Award Seats, Better Than Expected: AA Premium Economy Shanghai PVG to DFW, Hits and Misses from our day at Tokyo DisneySea, Take this Line and Shove...

This week, I contacted American Airlines through X (Twitter) to have them add my AAdvantage account number to my upcoming flight reservation. Since I booked the flight with Alaska Airlines miles, I couldn’t add my AA number myself online. If my AA number isn’t on my reservation, I won’t get...

As a frequent traveler, my travel habits raise some eyebrows in my friend and acquaintance group. Mostly, it’s due to the sheer number of times my family travels each year, which seems crazy to “normal” people. If they don’t know that I use miles and points for all our flights...

One of my favorite credit cards that I recommend often is the Capital One Venture Rewards Card (my personal referral link). It’s super easy to use because you earn 2X miles on every purchase. Now, through referrals only, the offer is 75,000 bonus miles plus a $300 travel credit. See...

Aloha, are you ready to explore the best things to do on O’ahu in November? With warm weather, fewer crowds, and an array of exciting events and activities, there’s no better time to discover the island’s hidden gems and unique Hawaiian culture. From attending captivating cultural festivals to embarking on...

This is a continuation of my Japan/China trip report. See also Back from China and Japan Trip! 5 Takeaways, Worth it: JAL Premium Economy Award Seats, Better Than Expected: AA Premium Economy Shanghai PVG to DFW, Hits and Misses from our day at Tokyo DisneySea, Take this Line and Shove...

We love Walt Disney World, but we aren't accepting their current prices. Today, I uniquely illustrate how out of whack it's become. The post Walt Disney World Loses Me, Again appeared first on Miles to Memories.

Increased Welcome Bonuses on Wells Fargo Expedia Cards: Through December 1, 2025, get up to $600 bonus on the Wells Fargo Expedia credit cards. See this post on Miles to Memories for more info. Citi AA Business Card 75k Welcome Bonus:  The Citi/AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard (non-affiliate link) now...

A disturbing incident on a United Airlines flight from Rome to Washington Dulles involved a passenger cursing at a family over their two-year-old child, prompting intervention from both flight attendants and fellow travelers. United Passenger Allegedly Curses At Family Over Crying Child A couple traveling with their two-year-old son on...

It’s a new month, which means it’s time to see which new transfer bonuses will help us stretch our miles and points for free travel. New: Chase 30% Transfer bonus to British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia Avios Through October 31, 2025, get 30% transfer bonus from Chase to British...