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United Airlines Accelerates Starlink Deployment
United Airlines has announced an accelerated timeline for the rollout of Starlink, the high-speed, low-latency internet service developed by SpaceX, across its fleet. United announced Starlink back in September 2024. The airline is set to begin testing Starlink next month,
Travel Points Playbook
2024 Year in Review
2024 was a busy travel year for the family that saw our son’s first trip to Europe, our…
Travel Points Playbook
Welcome to Travel Points Playbook
My sincere wish is to help transform lives through travel by making it more accessible with the use of miles and points.  Along the way I want to inform, educate, and hopefully entertain.  For all of you who have that dream trip you want to take someday, I want to...
Pizza in Motion
DEALS: 25k One-Way To Europe, As Low As 7,500 Miles One-Way To Hawaii
There are two award deals that caught my eye this morning.  Technically, I saw one of them last night.  There was an announcement on the front page of United.com about 25,000 mile one-way flights to Amsterdam. It was a one-day offer as part of... The post DEALS: 25k One-Way To Europe,...
Miles For Family
Global Entry Approval Timeline for my Son with Dual Citizenship
This summer, I decided to get Global Entry for my two younger kids (14 and 17). They already have TSA PreCheck, since that’s easier/quicker to get. However, our slow re-entry back into the U.S. after some recent international trips made us want to get all 5 of us in the...
Miles For Family
Leana’s 2025 Travel Plans Using Miles and Points
First things first. I don’t generally refer to myself in third person, but since Nancy has already published a similar post, a title clarification seemed warranted. With that out of the way, I wanted to share my 2025 travel plans, and how miles and points will help with reducing out-of-pocket...
The Travel Sisters
New York Times 52 Places to Go in 2025
I love reading the annual travel lists compiled by various travel websites and newspapers on top travel destinations for the year.  While I don’t particularly care if a destination I travel to is considered a must see, I love reading these lists for inspiration on where to travel to and...
Miles For Family
Making Changes to my Asia Trip Itinerary
My family is traveling to Japan this summer, and my daughter and I decided to add a quick trip to Shanghai, China to the end of that trip to visit Shanghai Disneyland. Last month, I wrote about a change to China’s visa-free transit rule that tempted me to add Beijing...
Suites and Lobbies
Ka La’i Waikiki Beach, A Hilton LXR Property | Review & Video
I recently stayed at Ka La’i Waikiki Beach, a newly rebranded Hilton LXR property that you may remember as the former Trump Waikiki Hotel. Rebranding can mean a fresh start, and I was curious to see how this place stacked up against the many other Hawai’i luxury hotels. With over...
Suites and Lobbies
25 Fun & Creative Things To Do On A Long Flight To Hawai’i
If there’s one thing I know well, it’s the reality of flying to Hawai’i. Having spent my life traveling to and from the islands, I can tell you firsthand that every flight to Hawai’i is long. Whether you’re hopping on a 5-6 hour journey from the West Coast or crossing...
Miles For Family
My 2025 Travel Plans and Award Booking Plans
Welcome to 2025! I hope everyone was able to enjoy the last few weeks of 2024 and you feel rejuvenated for the new year. I have been spending time with my family and new puppy, unpacking our new house and fixing up our old house to sell. As I slowly...
The Travel Sisters
Bank of America Free Museum Days This Weekend
The Bank of America Free Museum Days program is back for 2025. Find out dates and details. The post Bank of America Free Museum Days This Weekend appeared first on The Travel Sisters.
Pizza in Motion
DON’T FORGET! Free Hotel Status Match Today (Jan 1st) Only
I wrote a few days ago about a limited-time status match opportunity that was free to all Bilt Rewards members.  That offer is active today and will remain active through the end of today (11:59pm PT). Everyone can activate a status match for Accor... The post DON’T FORGET! Free Hotel...
Points With a Crew
6 packing mistakes people make – don’t let this happen to you!
If your family is traveling, you'll want to avoid these 6 huge packing mistakes that could make the difference between smiling faces and a vacation of misery
Suites and Lobbies
Top 50 Free And Cheap Things To Do On Oahu (2025)
Hawaii is expensive, but guess what? You don’t have to break the bank to experience the best of this island. There are dozens of free and cheap things to do on Oahu. Over the years, from my childhood to (ahem) more than 50 years later, I’ve been lucky to explore many of...