If you’re in a couple and have just discovered the magic of travel hacking, chances are you’ve got a reluctant spouse. I hear “my husband won’t get on board” or some variation almost daily. The reluctant spouse is someone who just…
Why Chase Sapphire Reserve Travel Insurance is Not Enough
Like many of you I’m the proud owner of a shiny new Chase Sapphire Reserve card. Unlike many of you I’ve had extensive experience with travel insurance claims. Because I’m an accidental expert on travel insurance a number of you have…
Amending The Bonnie Rule: Travel is Even More Not “Free” Than It Used To Be
I’m FINALLY starting to put together plans for this summer’s Camp Mom 2017 and have the first set of internal flights booked. I got 4 $533 tickets from Santiago to Iguazu Falls for 12.5K Skymiles and $30 each. I’m pretty happy with…
An American Express Mistake I Will NEVER Make Again
Just a quick PSA this morning as I attempt to climb out of the rabbit hole American Express has dropped me into.As you may know, the Starwood Personal American Express offer jumped from 25,000 to 35,000 StarPoints. This is a terrific…