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Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card: The Complete Guide to Maximizing It
This No Annual Fee Cash Back Card Deserves a Spot in Your Points and Miles Strategy If you’re deep into points and miles, it’s easy to write off a cash back card as the boring cousin in your wallet. No transfer partners, no award charts, no sweet spots to chase.
How to Earn the Southwest Companion Pass in 2026 (Before the Big 2027 Changes)
Southwest is changing the Companion Pass in 2027. Here’s how our family would earn one in 2026 under the old rules, while you still can.
Current Point Transfer Bonuses
This Month’s Transfer Bonuses A transfer bonus is a limited-time deal where a bank gives you extra miles or points when you move your credit card points to one of its airline or hotel partners. A 25% bonus means 40,000 points become 50,000. It’s like a sale on award travel! I keep
Points and Miles Tips
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
Credit Card Reviews
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 Regency Maui Review: Family Trip, Points Redemption, and Real Costs
Hyatt Regency Maui: Is It Worth Your Points? This was our first time staying at the Hyatt Regency Maui, and I’m already trying to figure out when we can go back. We spent 6 nights total on Maui in early July, with 4 of those nights at the Hyatt Regency
Chase Sapphire Reserve 2026 Hotel Stack: Find Properties That Qualify for Both Credits
How to Stack the Chase Sapphire Reserve Hotel Credits If you hold the Chase Sapphire Reserve® or the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠, 2026 is genuinely one of the best years to maximize your hotel benefits — but only if you know where to look. The problem isn’t the credits.
Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars Review: A Fantastic Family Stay in the Heart of the City
We travel a lot as a family of five, so finding a hotel that checks all the boxes — great location, comfortable rooms, and solid value when you’re redeeming points — feels like a win worth celebrating. The Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars delivered on all of it, and then some.
Disney Tips
Planning a Trip to Disney World on a Budget in 2025
Are you in the midst of planning a trip to Disney World and starting to feel some sticker shock? I am here to tell you that you are not cheap and you are not alone…
Droid Depot Disney World
Visiting Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World with Stars Wars loving boys was awesome. If building a droid at Disney World is on your vacation bucket list, here’s what we thought about it whether or not we think it’s worth the cost…
Disney World in the Rain; the Ultimate Guide
If you know Florida weather, you know that you will almost definitely encounter a rain shower or two during your Disney vacation. The good news is that Disney World in the rain is still Disney World, and there is still plenty of fun to be had even if you get
