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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
WWMGD?
I’ve seen a lot of angst in the points and miles blogosphere lately. With few exceptions (Check out PFDigest’s “Hot Deal”) most “State of the Union” posts I’ve seen carry a tinge
Book My Favorite SPG Hotel Before March 1 (Guess Which One)
(Sorry for the clickbait headline, couldn’t resist.) I was reviewing the list of Starwood hotel category changes that go into effect March 1 and came across my favorite SPG hote..
5 Takeaways from the DC Travel Show
Events like the Travel and Adventure Expo this past weekend are both fun for the kids and educational for me. 2016’s show had definite highlights but also seemed less attended
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
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,
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
The Grand Hyatt New York is a weird hotel
Last weekend my partner and I went to New York City to see Hamilton, the hit new Broadway musical. As a newly minted Diamond member of Hyatt Gold Passport, I
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
Did You Know Orlando Has Two Airports? (Unless You’re a Hobbyist, Probably Not)
Yes, Orlando has two airports: MCO and SFB. However, I learned (AGAIN) last night how differently I think from the rest of the world. Let me explain.
I’m in Florida for
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
How I Get My Family Seated Together on Full Flights (For Free)
I was going to comment on Joe’s post about paying $30 to make sure he sat next to his 3 year old but then I remembered I have a blog!
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 Worst Taxi- A Follow Up to the “Uber is Creepy” Post
I never thought I’d tell this story on the blog. My worst taxi story is either hilarious or terrifying, depending on my mood in the telling, but it shows me
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
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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..
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