Find out what happens when you try to bring a Leatherman multi-tool through security....

As we are approaching the end of the year, I figured it would be a good opportunity for me to discuss the highs and lows of 2024, at least from my perspective. Most of it will be travel-related, and I promise to keep the navel-gazing  relatively light. That’s the nice...

Planning a trip to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park but worried about the upcoming closure of the Kīlauea Visitor Center (KVC)? You’re not alone. With major renovations scheduled to begin February 17, 2025, many visitors are concerned about what this means for access, facilities, and overall park experience. While some services...

Virgin Atlantic’s Household Account program is now open to all Flying Club members. While I’m sure many people might think this program is like British Airways’ or JetBlue’s family pooling……

My family is traveling to Japan in 2025. Due to adding another person to our travel group, I had to rearrange flights, and now we are getting to Japan in three groups of two. My oldest son and his friend are flying out of San Francisco, and they need to...

On my trip to Hong Kong last month, my daughter and I stayed 3 nights at Hyatt Regency Tsim Sha Tsui in the Kowloon area of Hong Kong. A reader gifted me one of her club lounge access awards to add to my reservation (many thanks!). The hotel’s location and...

Are you shivering in freezing temperatures or sweating under the southern summer sun? Either way, you’re probably wondering what’s the best island to visit in Hawai’i in January. Hawai‘i in January offers warm beaches, lush landscapes, and unique seasonal experiences. Whether you’re looking to unwind, embark on an adventure, or...

500 Free Alaska Miles For Each Friend You Know—Stack 9 And Fly For Free!: A new premium Alaska Airlines credit card is coming out, and you can get extra miles for signing up for the wait list. Sign up for the early access list and get 500 miles plus 5000...

Last week, I published a post with my thoughts  on Carnival Magic ship, as in the good, the bad and the ugly. There weren’t any nasty surprises, and on the whole, the experience was mostly good. Today I wanted to focus on the itinerary. Since we live in Florida, my...

Many might wonder why Alaska Airlines—or any airline—would invest in an upgraded lounge at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), given that Honolulu is primarily a leisure travel market rather than a business hub. After all, airport lounges traditionally cater to business travelers seeking a quiet workspace, premium amenities, and...

Many families have differing opinions about if it's okay to miss school for vacation. While some schools may disagree, I think that a family vacation is much more ...

Every year, I’ve always looked forward to the next year’s school calendar reveal. When will summer break end? When is spring break? What long weekends do we have to work with for shorter trips? I would seriously get giddy when the calendar is released each year so that I could...

Last week, I wrote about my experience flying to Hong Kong in business class on China Airlines. For our trip back to the USA, I booked award flights on Asiana Airlines from Hong Kong to Seoul to San Francisco using Lufthansa miles (see this post). However, when we arrived at...