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2015 in Pictures: This is What 903,376 Points Looks Like
Happy New Year! Instead of a typical recap post I thought it would be fun to share 2015 in pictures. We spent over 900,000 points on travel in 2015 and
When The World is Too Big: Help Me Decide Where to Go!
As this is a first world problem, I owe a Kiva loan.
A rare downside of traveling on miles and points is that most destinations cost the same to visit. Assuming you
#FT4RL Comes to Orlando! Tickets Now on Sale for Number 4
I’m happy to let you know that the 4th Family Travel for Real Life (FT4RL) will be in Orlando, FL on April 23rd! Get your tickets here.
FT4RL will be held
Disney World Hacks- Haley’s #FT4RL Presentation, by Popular Demand!
I know the FT4RL ers out there can attest: Haley presented a TON of Disney World hacks in her presentation. So many, in fact, that we couldn’t keep up! Fortunately,
Mexico City Dia de Los Muertos in Photos
In honor of Halloween, I wanted to share some pics from Mexico City. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is actually on November 2nd and in Mexico
Urban Adventures Mexico City: AKA My Little Victory at the Pyramid of the Sun
I gave Deal Girl the Sun but she gave me so much more. This past weekend we were invited on a tour with Urban Adventures to visit Teotihuacan on their
First Time Uber with Kids: Four Lessons Learned
Thanks to everyone who chimed in with opinions/advice on my aversion to Uber last week. With your encouragement Deal Girl and I took the plunge this week and the results,
Meet our Trip Mascot, Osito! Do You Bring Along a Stuffed Friend When You Travel?
Greetings from Mexico City! I’ll have a lot to share about our adventure over the next few posts but just wanted to give a shout-out to a last minute (great)
Single Parent Travel Consent Form: What to Know Before You Go
Yes, I’m scrambling again. Less than 48 hours from departure to Mexico City with Deal Girl and I haven’t even started doing the laundry I need to do to start
My No-Brainer 48 Cent Disney Souvenir Hack
I am the least crafty person on Earth. I don’t DIY, I don’t creatively re-use my recycle bin, I can barely sew on a button. So if I came up
Inaugural Flight? Try Inaugural TERMINAL! Southwest Grand Opening HOU 10/15
I’ve seen your Instagram photos. I’ve watched your Twitter feeds. I know how many of you #AvGeek (s) are out there. And I know how excited you get about new
My Favorite Tokyo Garden is Hidden Inside a (Non-Points) Hotel
New Otani Garden Highlights
I wish I could claim more credit but we only found the New Otani hotel because of a Skybus Stop. In a city full of fancy hotels,
3 (Dry) Free Things to do with Kids on the Big Island of Hawaii
A small selection of the Petroglyphs you can find near the Fairmont Orchid in Waikaloa.
Hawaii isn’t cheap. No matter if your condo is only $279 a week, no matter if
30% Off at Deal Mommy Fave Endless Vacation Rentals: Condos from $56/night
Breakfast from my balcony at Club Casablanca, Tenerife, one of many properties available from $391/week.
I’m just back from Hawaii where I utilized one of my favorite types of lo..
Traveling to South Africa with Kids? Better Read This First!
A Passport is no longer enough! Image via state.gov
Readers in the know are already planning for Summer 2016 as many award tickets are released 11 months out. Now that the
Just Your Average Last Minute Beach Trip…To Hawaii
There’s no Boardwalk, but it will do, I guess.
It’s the end of summer. Camps are over and many families find themselves with a spare week and nothing to do. In
One Simple Strategy I Use to Save on Travel
One of my favorite shots of Italy’s Adriatic Coast, August 2014
When I discuss something three times in a week, it’s time to write about it. This week three people have mentioned
Is Hong Kong Disneyland Worth it? Yes! 14 Tips to Make the Most of Your Visit
Highlights from the Paint the Night Parade at Hong Kong Disneyland
As a well documented Disney family, the Deal Kids and I were excited to visit Hong Kong Disneyland. However, ..
Camp Mom Reality Check: What a 30 Day Luxury Trip to Asia for 4 Really Cost
Dollars and Sense.
I want to inject some reality into the conversation about “The Hobby” and “Free Travel”. Instead of writing an editorial I’m going to let the numbers talk. H..
Why Osaka Gets My Vote for Best Metro
Image via Osaka Metro
The Napoli Metro wins awards, The Paris Metro is more historic and New York’s Subway more famous, but my vote for the world’s best Metro system (so far)
Point Breaks for Real Life: O’s, Bohs and Pigskin
Views from Holiday Inn, Solomons Island, Maryland
If you follow all of the Points Blogs, you know PointBreaks are a great deal where points stays at IHG hotels are slashed to
Tokyo Robot Restaurant Review: Must Do if You’re Fan of Campy
Monsters and Robots and Lasers Oh My!
Disclosure: I received two tickets for review but paid full price for the rest of my family and for all concessions.
Recently I tried to
Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Review: Better Than I Expected
Images from Room 700 at the Sheraton Tokyo Bay.
Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Review
I haven’t had great success with the Sheraton Brand lately. Maybe I’m just spoiled from my Hyatt..