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Pigna: A Leap Back in Time
My Opel Adam is a time machine. That’s the only conclusion I can come to because there’s only 60 minutes between this:
Cannes, August 2016. Photo by Arielle Bianchimano.
and thi..
When You’re Going Where Travel Guides Don’t
Another reason I love Saverocity readers: You love travel as much as I do. More than miles and points, more than chasing the deal, you love travel. So I’m certain
Fathom Dominican Republic Cruise: Here’s What I’m Looking For
Image via Fathom.org
So I have a business trip coming up next week: Deal Girl and I are reviewing the Fathom Dominican Republic cruise experience. (I know, tough gig.). Fathom i..
Disney World Resort Reviews: The 12 Disney World Resorts I Don’t Recommend
After close to two months at Disney World in the last eighteen (and over twenty Disney World Resorts stays) I’ve come to appreciate staying on site. Benefits include extra magic..
Provence on Points: When a Category 6 Hotel is a Better Value Than a Category 1
I’ve been doing a fair amount of tinkering with my Provence on Points* trip this summer and wanted to share my lessons learned with you. 4,500 Thank You Points and dropping a de..
How Vietnam Made Deal Kid Smarter Than Donald Trump
I always wonder how much of our travel “sticks” and although our trip to Vietnam was memorable I certainly didn’t think it would shape Deal Kid’s worldview as much as it has. So
Why Haven’t You Been to the Canary Islands?
I’m just back from my 2nd trip to the Canary Islands and I’ll cut right to the chase: Why haven’t you been yet? I could do a listicle of all the
My $12 Hack for Getting the Best Disney World Resort Rooms
Every trip to the mouse house I learn someting new. On this Disney World trip I learned a hack about finding the best Disney World Resort Rooms in your booked
Seven Reasons Disney World Without Kids is Better
(Apologies for the listicle format, the post just worked better this way.) Greetings from Kona Cafe, where my french press 100% Kona is on its way. I’ll be able to savor
If The Hobby Leaves You Jaded, Do This
Hijinks at the Hyatt ChesapeakeI’m writing this post at the indoor pool of the Hyatt Chesapeake watching Deal Girl and her BFF float on a raft while playing a game
See You Real Soon! FT4RL Orlando is Just 3 Weeks Away
(Insert time flying cliche here.)
I’m so excited to catch up with all of you at FT4RL 4 in Orlando April 23rd. Today’s post has some updated info about the
The Deal Kids and European Beaches: 6 Lessons Learned
Every time I travel with the Deal Kids I learn something new- or in this case re-learn what I’ve forgotten. Here in Gran Canaria I’ve learned that taking American Kids
Disney Store Free Ship No Min Today Only
I’m a big fan of the Disney Store free ship, no minimum days as they let me clear out all of the awesome clearance items without worrying about filling up
Dear Deal Mommy: Hong Kong With Kids
I’m happy to help with travel dilemmas whenever I can and encourage you to reach out with this Dear Deal Mommy series, at info@thedealmommy.com as well as via Facebook or
Renting DVC Points 101
One of the tips Disney experts throw around is “renting DVC points is a great way to save money on Disney World hotels”. Renting DVC (Disney Vacation Club) points has
Provence on Points: Lessons Learned
Thanks to all of you that helped with Camp Mom Solo– your ideas helped me narrow down the swarm of destinations in my head. I settled upon the south of France
What is this $2500 Hotel Room Really Worth?
It’s one of my pet peeves in the “Hobby”- the headlines that proclaim “$2,500 hotel room for FREE”. They drive me nuts for two reasons:
Points and miles are not valueless-
Tokyo Disney 101: What To Know Before You Go
Over the weekend Tokyo Disney came up on Twitter and I realized I never summarized my thoughts on the happiest place in Japan. While I enjoyed and recommend Hong Kong Disneyland,
Free Parking at Walt Disney World Parks With This Simple Hack
I really enjoyed As the Joe Flies’ series about 1st time Disney World as it discussed most of the areas where I see first timers struggle. Joe managed most of them pretty
5 Takeaways for Travelers from The Washington Auto Show
This week a number of family travel bloggers were invited to the Washington Auto Show press preview. It was a smart move on the show’s part- the perception may be
Souvenir Stories: What I’m Using to Stay Warm
This post is part of the Souvenir Stories series, where I share the stuff that takes me back once I get home.
Snowzilla has arrived with a roar. We’re over two
The Best Way to Book Disney World Hotels is NOT the Way You Think
With over 10 trips to Disney World in the last five years I’ve become an expert at house of mouse hotels. I’ve shared whether to book Disney World hotels on or
Dear Deal Mommy: Mexico City Layover With Kids
I’m happy to help with travel dilemmas whenever I can and encourage you to reach out with this Dear Deal Mommy series, at info@thedealmommy.com as well as via Facebook or