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.

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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…

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...

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...

When it comes to Hilton points, getting a decent value for families can be a challenge, especially if you want to stay at a resort.  The main reason is the fact that suites are disproportionately expensive compared to regular rooms. And my husband and I absolutely insist on having a...

Even though going after credit card rewards is my proverbial bread and butter, I do occasionally dabble in pursuing new bank account bonuses. The latter is definitely more of a nuisance, at least to me. But hey, money is money, right? Well, my latest experience with opening a new Bank...