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Cannes Hotel Showdown: Hyatt Grand Martinez Vs. Holiday Inn
After a recent stay in Cannes it felt like a good idea to review the two hotels I visited: the Grand Hyatt Martinez and the Holiday Inn. I understand that
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..
Sheradill Review aka Our 21 Euro Hotel Room
Greetings from Marseille! I’ll have much more to share but wanted to give you my quick Sheradill review. Or rather I’ll let the photos speak for what I got for
The Most Important Points and Miles I spent This Summer Were Also the Least Glamorous
Breakfast.
Next week I’m headed to the French and Italian Riveras. I’ll enjoy happy hour with my $2500/Night suite in Cannes and sunbathe on the only private beach in Monte Carl..
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
When Did My Hometown Become Hip?
Art in the Hyatt Place, Bloomington, Indiana
Well, I was born in a small town….Deal Mommy Fun Fact: John Mellencamp and I were born in the same hospital. I lived here
The Joys of Travel Playdates
When you ask me or Deal Dad about any given trip we’ll probably mention a view, a meal, or an attraction. Ask the Deal Kids about any given trip and
My First DYKWIA- and It’s a Doozy
True Deal Mommy Confession: I tag-teamed a DYKWIA on a ten year old.I’m not proud of this story and I probably should explain. On a week long cruise, especially on a
Fathom Cruise: My First Impressions in Two Photos
We’re less than two hours than shore and I can already tell you that the Fathom Cruise experience is different. Well, I could tell you, but I’m gonna show you
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..
New Brussels Airlines Economy Plus to Europe: worth 99 Euro?
I’ve gotten two offers in the past few days for my upcoming South of France trip for a la carte Economy Plus. In true BYOE style I have no airline status so am
Quick hits: Turkish Airlines, IST, Budapest
Hello from the Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel in Bratislava!It’s been a hectic few days, so I’m taking it slow today and thought I’d check in with some thoughts on the
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..
Dear Deal Mommy: How Do I Get the Best Deals on Airline Tickets?
This post is part of the Dear Deal Mommy series where I- you guessed it- answer reader questions. I’m happy to help with travel dilemmas whenever I can and encourage you to
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
A Love Letter to Allianz Travel Insurance
Just a quick update today to Deal Dad’s hospital stay in Gran Canaria. Thanks to you who asked about him- I’m happy to report he is doing much better. But
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
If This Doesn’t Make You Buy Travel Insurance, Nothing Will
Five Star Service You Don’t Want
I’ve long been an advocate for travel insurance and usually see some pushback. Objections usually run along “XXX credit card has trip cancellati..
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