Spacious, Relaxing, and a Great Points Redemption for Families Our family of five recently stayed at the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish — with a few unexpected twists that actually made our stay even better. One of the things we loved most about the […]

Puerto Rico with Points and Miles We just got back from our trip to Puerto Rico. I’ll detail where we stayed and what we did. Puerto Rico has been on our list of places to visit for a while. It’s so close to the eastern side of the United States, only about a 4 hour […]

If you’ve been collecting credit card points, you might be sitting on a goldmine—but only if you know how to use them. One of the best ways to get maximum value from your points is by transferring them to airline and hotel partners. Today, I’m breaking down the transfer partners of the four major credit […]

How We Are Taking a Family Trip to Puerto Rico Using Points and Miles If you’ve ever dreamed of sipping coconut water on a tropical beach without blowing your budget, let me tell you: it’s absolutely possible—and we are doing it! Our family of five is preparing for a trip to Puerto Rico…and the best […]

Flight-First vs. Destination-First: Which Travel Planning Method Works Best for You? When it comes to traveling with a family (especially a party of five like mine!), using points and miles is a total game-changer. But here’s something most people overlook: how you plan your trip makes a huge difference in how far those rewards stretch. Two popular […]

The Basics Credit card welcome offers…you’ve received them in the mail, through email and seen pop-ups visiting different sites. They’re everywhere, yes. But they’re not all the same! I want to break down the basics of points and miles for you to help you maximize those points and get you traveling to those longed-for destinations. […]

Plan a Trip With Me Chase recently announced a new limited-time offer on their Sapphire Preferred credit card-a whopping 100k point bonus if you spend $5,000 within 3 months. That is an incredible offer from the normal bonus offer of 60k points for spending $4,000 within 3 months. That got me thinking-what would I do with […]

What is Global Entry? Global Entry is a U.S. government program that allows pre-approved, low-risk travelers to quickly clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) when returning from international travel. It helps you skip long immigration lines by using a special kiosk at major U.S. airports. I had honestly not considered getting Global Entry until […]