I just got word that the elevated 80,000-point bonus from the Chase Sapphire Preferred card is ending soon! If you don’t have this card, now is the time to grab it! Details of the Chase Sapphire Preferred The Chase Sapphire Preferred (affiliate link) is offering for a limited time an...

It’s Time to Talk About Pooping on Airplanes: The title is self-explanatory. The post is both informative and funny. AutoSlash Launches HotelSlash: See this post on View From the Wing. I’ve had great experiences using AutoSlash for car rentals. HotelSlash uses the same principals for hotel stays. Unfortunately, there is...

While some folks are just figuring out where to travel this summer, my mind is already on 2024. Yes, I plan far in advance. Because we are a family of five and I use miles and points, I’ve had the best luck getting flights 11-12 months in advance. After considering...

I love all the travel and benefits collecting miles and points from credit cards has given my family. By using miles and points, we’ve been able to travel more often for less money. My family has splurged on business class seats to Europe and stayed at awesome resorts, which we...

Last weekend, I attended the Ed Sheeran concert with my son. Ed put on a fantastic show! As a splurge, I booked a night at the nearby Live! by Loews hotel when the rate dropped down to a “reasonable” level. Was it worth the splurge? Live! by Loews Location and...

By now most of you have probably seen the announcement that Hyatt will be acquiring Mr and Mrs Smith booking platform, and the deal will close in the next couple of months. Presumably, IHG will sever ties with the group at the same time. This means that fairly soon (end...

Airlines are complicated beasts.  Hundreds of unique systems need to talk to each other to make sure everything functions properly.  Frequently, that’s not the case.  Road warriors are used to things going wrong.  Planes break, employees show up late, technology backfires.  Add weather to the mix and things get even...

Okay I'm maybe not the literal absolute dumbest guest (that's a pretty low bar), but I still felt really like an idiot when I showed up to my first Airbnb apartment and ...

Last week, I received an email from Disney with an interesting offer: 30% off Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel with my Disney Visa credit card. If you’re not familiar with Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, it’s more like a cruise on land than a hotel. It’s a totally immersive experience with...

Earlier this year, I shared why I’m eager to take a cruise to the Norwegian Fjords soon. Norway is imposing cruise restrictions on UNESCO heritage fjords starting in 2026, and it will be more difficult to see the fjords by cruise ship. I booked a cruise on MSC with an...

Earlier this week, I received an email from Bask Bank with great news! The payout rate for my Bask Mileage Savings Account increased to 2.5 miles per dollar saved annually (up from an original 1 mile per dollar and most recently 2 miles per dollar). So, for example, if you...

I don’t mention credit cards on this blog every day. But the truth is, signing up for new credit cards with high welcome bonuses is the main reason my family travels so much. Here are some of the current hottest credit card offers for miles and points travel enthusiasts.(Note: Offers...

I don’t know about you, but I am a bit obsessive when it comes to trip planning. I do tons of research and truly put my heart into the process. I’ve long said that miles and points hobby attracts OCD types, so I have a feeling many of you can...

Recently, my sister and I stayed at Hotel El Convento in Old San Juan before our cruise that left out of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Some of you may remember that I booked this historic hotel on airbnb for half the price of booking directly through the property. I’m happy...