Recent Posts
Every Personal Delta SkyMiles Card, Compared: Which One Actually Fits Your Family?
If you’ve ever stood in line at the Delta counter and wondered whether the people breezing past you into the Sky Club know some secret you don’t, I have good news: they probably just have the right card in their wallet. That’s really all it is. Full transparency: we don’t
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
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Just Got a Refresh — Here’s What Families Need to Know
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Updates You Need to Know About After weeks of rumors, Chase made it official this morning: the Chase Sapphire Preferred® is getting a pretty significant refresh starting June 15, 2026, and the $95 annual fee isn’t budging. I’ve recommended this card as a starter card for as
Points and Miles Tips
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
The Flying Blue Sweet Spot Every Family Should Know About
How to Book Delta Flights for Half the Miles (Without a Delta Card) I’ll be honest — I was a few years into my points and miles hobby when I figured out this trick. But I want share it with you so you can take advantage now. if you fly
You Don’t Need an American Airlines Card to Fly American — Here’s How Atmos Rewards Does It
How You Can Use Atmos Rewards to Fly Japan Airlines, American, and Hawaiian for Next to Nothing Here’s something that surprises a lot of families when they’re new to points and miles: you don’t need a Japan Airlines credit card to fly Japan Airlines, and you don’t need an American
Credit Card Reviews
Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card Offers: Which American Express Card Is Right for Your Family?
Marriott Credit Card Offers You Should Know About If Marriott has been on your radar at all — whether you love staying at their properties, want to earn points toward free nights, or you have been eyeing a specific hotel for a future trip — there are three American Express
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
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.
Destinations & Hotel Reviews
Getting the Most for Your Points: Hyatt’s Best All-Inclusive Redemptions
How to Get a Good Deal at Hyatt All-Inclusive Resorts Looking to use your points for an all-inclusive getaway? Don’t miss this guest post by Summer Hall from Summer is Joy! She shares incredible tips on maximizing your Hyatt points when booking all-inclusive Hyatt resorts. If you have been into credit
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).
Disney Tips
How We Paid $0 for Disney World Tickets with Capital One Miles
Last month, my family took a spontaneous trip to Disney World, because when you have a stash of flexible credit card points, you can do crazy things like that! We bought our park tickets through a third party discount ticket retailer called Under Cover Tourist, and a few days later,
5 Nights at Disney World on Credit Card Points
How We Booked a Last-Minute Disney World Trip with Points (and Paid Almost Nothing) Sometimes the best trips start with a “what if?”In our case, it was: “What if we just went to Disney next week?” Now, if we had to pay cash for flights, park tickets, and hotels for our family
How to Book Disney Hotels with Points and Miles
There are plenty of ways to pay for hotels in the Orlando area with points, but there’s something pretty special about staying at a Disney hotel, and you can do it with points and miles…
