I know, I know. It seems nuts to pay a $450 annual fee for a credit card…but my American Express Platinum is easily the most valuable card in my wallet when it comes to travel benefits. On this trip alone…
Deal Mommy Rant: Speculative Miles are Worth a Penny Each. No More. Usually Less.
UPDATE 8/28: I’m flagging this post today because of the news of the American Airlines Devaluation. PLEASE remember that Miles are NOT an asset you OWN, they are a TOOL to get you from point A to point B. I’m…
Hyatt Paris Etoile Review Part 3: The Accidental Bastille Day Mattress Run
Part 1 Part 2When we last left our story, I had been finally offered a room with the view we needed for the evening’s fireworks, but at a stiff penalty: it was 80 percent smaller than the room we were…
Hyatt Paris Etoile Review Part 2: “Mom! Blood on the Carpet!”
Hyatt Paris Etoile Review Part 1: The Upgrade that Ruined My VacationWhen we last left our story, we had checked into the cavernous, but wrong direction facing, Ambassador suite. After a good nights rest, the Deal Kids and I came…