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Disney World Hotels Using Points: The Best Deal in Orlando
Update: It’s rare that a post becomes obsolete a week after writing it. Marriott released its new rewards chart and doubled/tripled the price of this hotel to 25K Marriott points
New Ritz Carlton Redemption – A Luxury Cruise
I recently came across a new luxury content site for the ultra rich called Penta, that’s part of Barron’s,. They’ve covered some interesting things in the past like a piece
Catching up on the Saverocity Observation Deck
For some reason, 2018 has been super busy for me. But, even with that, I’m still able to catch up with Joe of As The Joe Flies and chat travel
Choice Vacation Rentals are Both a Great and a Terrible Deal
You guys know I’m a huge fan of vacation rentals. From saving on food to 2 TVs to that all important closing door I recently mentioned it’s hard for me to
Confronting the “Best places to travel before you have a kid” myth
The ever-popular “where to travel before you have a kid” proclamations trigger the contrarian in me. Flight duration, travel risk, and frankly “how much fun you will miss out on
Guest Post: Mother’s Day Traditions in Japan
Today’s post is written by Caleb Parsons of Kids Travel Japan. I follow Caleb on Instagram and enjoy his tales of living as an American with a Japanese family. I thought
DIY excursions on a 7 day Caribbean cruise
Researching ports of call and finding the best excursions for you can save quite a bit of money and time in port. However, booking excursions on your own can be
Priority Pass is changing the game for airport lounges
Gary Leff asks the question, is Priority Pass killing airport lounges? Its a reasonable post that highlights over lounge overcrowding, varying levels of quality and amenities. Ho..
Disney is more than just rides!
A couple of weekends ago, my wife and I flew down to Orlando to take my parents to Epcot for the day. What we found, was something I had an
The Best Place to See Cherry Blossoms in DC is Not Where You Think
Another cherry blossom season has come and gone, and with it the enormous crowds. If you missed the Tidal Basin’s peak bloom, you are not out of luck. The best
Student Spring Break Packing List for Europe: What to Take, What to Leave Behind
I recently saw a Facebook question asking about a teenager’s first trip to Europe. Instead of answering in Facebook, I thought I’d put together a handy resource that anyone can
The Info You Might Not Know About Wyndham Rewards Promo Offers
Wyndham recently announced a new promotion: stay twice and get a free night. If you’re someone who follows points you’ve probably read about it at least ten times by now. I
Iguazu Falls With Kids: What to Know Before You Go
I got a question from a friend about Iguazu Falls and realized I had yet to share my thoughts about navigating Iguazu Falls with kids. As opposed to a detailed
Hyatt is the Apple of Hotels
Deal Girl got a Google Home Mini for Christmas. At a Black Friday $29.99 with a $25 Google Express rebate, it was a no-brainer of a gift.Turns out we all
Onboard Qatar Airways QSuites
Boarding the Qatar Airways QSuites 777-300ER, you’re immediately met with classy touches that show this aircraft is special.Making that right turn, to my seat, 1A, it was clear t..
What enhanced security will you go through flying from Qatar?
Last week I had the chance to fly back to the US via Doha, Qatar on Qatar Airways. I found it interesting to find out what enhanced security there was
Three is the Worst Age to Fly. Here’s Why
Cute enough to almost make you forget the nightmare getting there. Almost.
I’m so glad that Sam from Milenomics has returned to the keyboard. He wrote today about how his two
Qatar Airways QSuite flying not just to LHR, CDG, and JFK!
Ever since Qatar Airways QSuite was announced I’ve been trying to roll it into a trip so I could try out what is touted as the most luxurious business class
A look back at 2017 – travel and predictions
This time of year its nice to do a little navel gazing and take a look back at 2017.
A Look Back at 2017 TravelFor me, 2017 was a drastically different
Deals in Action: Disneyland on Points
One hazard of raising kids as a travel hacker is that you raise the bar of surprise. While we try to keep the Deal Kids grounded for Deal Girl’s birthday
Christmas in Managua
Since American Airlines has clamped down on low-level award availability during the holidays (I was very fortunate to score a Christmas-New Year’s sAAver-ish fare last time arou..
Is Disney World Overrated? No. Here’s Why
My buddy Nick at Personal Finance Digest finally prompted me to write a post that’s been years in the making. He announced that Disney World is overrated. Nick’s argument is basi..
Would you sell your body to be consumed by others?
In perhaps the weirdest story I’ve seen in weeks, there is now a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo nicknamed “The Resoto ototo no shoku ryohin” translated to “Edible Brother.” But they