So Much for Serendipity – Plan Ahead for Trips to NYC
Gone are the days of not planning ahead and just seeing where the day takes you. On our trip…
LGA Centurion Lounge First Impressions
Flying home from New York, I got my first chance to visit an American Express Centurion Lounge. There are…
What To Do with Pets While Traveling
It’s estimated that 70% of US households have a pet, so many people run in to the issue of…
Maximize Your Starbucks Purchases: Peppermint Mochas for Points
It’s officially the holiday season and last week Starbucks released their seasonal holiday drinks to celebrate (though sadly they…
Making Money on High Fee Credit Cards
It’s easy to look at credit cards with high annual fees and immediately dismiss them in favor of low-…
Why We Love Turo for Car Rentals
Nine times out of ten when Thomas and I rent a car on a trip we do so through…
Making the Most of 1 Week in Maui
UPDATE AUGUST 2023: This article was written prior to the devastating fires in Maui. The horrors facing the community…
How to Get 2 CLEAR Memberships for the Price of None
I’ve had TSA PreCheck since I was in middle school and strongly believe it’s worth every penny of the…
A Very Weird Weekend in Portland, OR
After going to Portland, Maine a couple of weeks ago, we followed up by spending a weekend in Portland,…
Beware the Fine Print: My Points/Miles Mistakes
One thing that I learned very quickly as I got into the points/miles world is that there are so…