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Marriott Bonvoy Business Card Review: Annual Free Night, Perks & Who It’s Best For
Why I Love the Marriott Bonvoy Business Card If you stay at Marriott hotels even occasionally, the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card is one of the easier hotel cards to justify keeping long-term. My husband and I have both had one since 2020! For a relatively modest annual fee, the card
Best Marriott Hotels for 50K Free Night Certificates (Family Friendly Options)
Where to Use Marriott 50K Free Night Certificates in 2026 One of the most exciting bonuses you can earn from certain Marriott credit card offers is a 50,000 point free night certificate. These certificates can be used for hotels costing up to 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night. Even better, Marriott now
Hyatt Just Announced Major Award Chart Changes — Here’s What Families Need to Know (and Do Before May)
Well… it happened.
Hyatt just announced a major overhaul to its award chart… and yes, it’s one of the biggest shifts we’ve seen in years.
If you’re a family who relies on Hyatt points (especially for aspirational stays or school break travel), this matters.
But before we spiral, let’s walk
Points and Miles Tips
Can You Pay a Car Down Payment With a Credit Card? (And Should You?)
Turning a Car Down Payment into Free Travel with Credit Card Points If you’re planning to buy a car and also trying to rack up points for your next family trip, you might be wondering: Can I put my car down payment on a credit card? Short answer: Sometimes. And when
How Easy a Trip to Hawaii Is on Points (Yes—Even for a Family)
A Beginner’s Guide to Visiting Hawaii on Points For a long time, Hawaii felt like one of those “someday” trips. Beautiful, yes. Affordable for a family of five? Not so much. But in the summer of 2022 I took my family of 5 to Hawaii for 12 days on one
Citi Strata Elite℠ Credit Card Review: Benefits, Fees, and Who Should Get It
The new Citi Strata Elite℠ Card has been getting a lot of buzz lately, and I’ve been getting tons of questions about whether it’s actually worth it. On paper, it comes with strong earning rates and some solid travel perks, but premium cards are only as good as how you use them.
Credit Card Reviews
A Guide to Chase Ink Business Cards
If you’re looking to boost your stash of Chase Ultimate Reward points, Chase Ink Business cards offer some of the best rewards and benefits in the market. And you don’t necessarily need to have a thriving small business in order to qualify (more on that later). From generous sign-up bonuses
The Ultimate Travel Companion: Chase Sapphire Preferred Card Explained
Maybe you’re just starting out with this whole traveling with points thing. Or maybe you already have this card and you want to better utilize it’s features and benefits. Either way, you’re in the right place. The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is my go to recommendation for anyone looking to
Venture X Transfer Partners
The Capital One Venture X is a premium travel credit card that offers a variety of benefits and rewards to its users. In all honesty, it’s my favorite travel rewards card of the 20+ cards I have open. One of the most exciting features of the Capital One Venture X
Destinations & Hotel Reviews
Hyatt Andaz Costa Rica Review
Today’s post is all about our stay at the Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo. We left the kids behind for 3 nights of relaxation, 5 star treatment, and pure vida…
Hiking Diamond Head Crater in Hawaii with Kids
Honolulu, Hawaii is heaven for tourists and adventure seekers alike. There are plenty of activities to fill your days, whether you’re looking to relax on the beach or explore the island. And when visiting Hawaii’s capital, you don’t want to miss Diamond Head (or Lē‘ahi).
The 10 Best Hyatt Properties with Water Slides
I don’t know about your kids, but mine think vacations are just better when our hotel pool has a waterslide. Even if your days are going to be spent exploring Disney World or some other bucket list destination, they just want to know what the hotel pool situation is. So
Disney Tips
Magic Kingdom in the Rain
Our most recent visit to Disney World just happened to be smack dab in the middle of Hurricane Eta. While it ended up not being the complete catastrophe I expected it to be, we definitely had our fair share of downpours that week. And as I was navigating the park
9 Matching Disney Shirts for Families in 2021
If you’ve stumbled upon this post you likely have a family trip to Disney World scheduled this year and you’re starting to think about what you’re all going to wear (mom, check out this post just for you). Maybe you’re thinking about that photo you’re going to take in front
Unexpected Disney World Expenses
You’ve made lists, gone shopping, made dining reservations, purchased discounted Disney gift card and packed your Mickey ears. But no matter how well you plan there will always be unexpected expenses that pop up on your trip that you may not have budgeted for. So my hope is that this
