Because Columbus day weekend immediately precedes the Jewish holiday, Yom Kippur, this year, we have 5 straight days off in October. Hmm, where should we go for these 5 days? Philadelphia, that is where! Like many current households, my kids are obsessed with Hamilton, the story, the music, and the history. I want to try […]
Category: Mom’s Trips
Disney-A Free Stay And 1st In The Park!
When planning a trip to Disney, many people have tips & strategies to try to get an edge. These may come in the form of minimizing lines, securing the best parade and prime fireworks spot, or booking that impossible dining reservation. The first time we went to Disney, back in 2007, I started reading and […]
Skiing In Whistler-A Great Time Even If You Can’t See!
After our amazing summer trip to Whistler, we were excited to go back to ski there in the winter. Recall that for our winter trip, we flew to Whistler for free using Delta SkyMiles. We once again stayed on Starwood points at the Westin, and this time, we had 2 studio suites. They were across […]
Chase Ultimate Rewards Points Used For Three Flights To LA-A Savings Of $1,400
We are headed to LA for Xmas break, 2017. We used Chase Ultimate Rewards points for 3 out of 5 of our flights. The United flights that I booked cost $470 each. For each flight I needed 37,600 Ultimate Rewards points. Points can be redeemed for travel through the Ultimate Rewards site at a value of […]
Perfect Combo Of Desert And Strip In Vegas
We flew to Vegas on a Sunday night on our free flights that we got with a combination of TrueBlue points and Barclaycard Arrival miles. We spent our first 3 nights in Vegas, a short distance from the main strip, at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa on Marriott Rewards points. We started […]
Breakfast In The Plaza Premium Lounge At Vancouver Airport-A Priority Pass Select Lounge
We had a 6am flight out of Vancouver after our recent FREE ski trip to Whistler this past spring break. We heeded to the 2 hour in advance rule for international flights and everything went smoothly, so we found ourselves with extra time in the airport. The Plaza Premium Lounge (a Priority Pass Select […]
Manta Rays, Dolphins And An Active Volcano On The Big Island
It was my first time on the Big Island, as Rob and I did not hit this island on our honeymoon (remember, we flew to Hawaii for free on Delta back then). This island definitely looked different from the other islands from where we were in Kailua-Kona. There were gorgeous beaches and resorts on one […]
TSA Pre√ Experience- JFK To Vancouver
Our TSA experience at JFK before our flight to Vancouver, for our ski trip to Whistler, was a successful one. There was a medium sized line for regular security and NO line for TSA. We whizzed through with our shoes on and laptops stored away in our carry-ons! […]
A Visit To The American Express Centurion Lounge In Seattle
We had a short layover in Seattle on our way to Vancouver for our ski trip to Whistler. Thank you to my American Express Business Platinum card for giving me and my family access to the Centurion Lounge at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport. Don’t forget, complimentary lounge access is one of the benefits of the […]
With Rain Comes Rainbows On Kauai
Greetings from Kauai. We landed here early in the day and we were at the hotel pool and beach by lunch time. Don’t forget, we are staying on Starwood points (squished in one room) at the St. Regis Princeville Resort. But we have our portable bed, so we made it work. And yes, the hotel is quite […]