In August 2021, I found myself in Turks and Caicos for a friend’s wedding. Then about two months later, in early October, I traveled to Cabo for a stay in Los Cabos. We stayed at spectacular resorts, indulged in amazing food, and enjoyed the local sites, activities, and vibe on both trips. I am […]
Category: Mom’s Trips
I Am On My Way To $7600 Worth Of Capital One Miles That I Will Apply Towards My Trip To The Galapagos-Score Big Time!
I am completely becoming a Capital One convert as I am trying to accumulate as many Capital One Miles as I possibly can to supplement the hefty price tag that we are paying for a Xmas 2022 trip to the Galapagos Islands. Recall, Rob already had a Capital One Spark Miles Business Card, and towards the end of […]
Happy Birthday From Park City, Utah!
2021-my mom turned 80, and my sister 50. How about we celebrate with a girls trip!! But where? My mother understandably didn’t want to leave the country, and none of us wanted to just sit around on a beach. Points Mom to the rescue with a FREE (practically free) summer trip to Park City, Utah, […]
I Feel Like I Have A Second Home In Downtown Manhattan Because Of World Of Hyatt
Both Rob and I have Chase World Of Hyatt Cards. I got mine back in early 2018. And Rob got his in the summer of 2018 with a higher bonus than me. The comes with 1 free night every year after your cardmember anniversary at any Category 1-4 property. In addition, you get an extra free […]
Rob And I Heading Off To Greece Next Fall On A Trip That Would Cost Close To $23,000 But For Free Of Course
I accumulated A LOT of points and status during covid. I took advantage of tons of amazing spending offers for points and miles and a few opportunities for status via spending at reduced requirements. And my new favorite hotel program became Word Of Hyatt. So what better way to show World Of Hyatt my love […]
A Skiing Out West Trifecta During Covid
We went out West 3 times to ski during the year of covid. After all, I felt comfortable and safe flying and where else to be safer than outdoors and already masked! I hit Colorado 2x. The first time Rob and I spent 5 amazing days in Aspen with our friends who had rented a […]
Final Swim In Tampa
My daughter’s swim meet, which was her final one of her swimming “career” was moved this past spring from St. Pete to Tampa due to covid. In prior years, I stayed on points or Free Nights at various Hiltons, Hyatts and Marriotts in St. Petersburg. However, this year, with the meet being right on the […]
I Was A Miami Spring Breaker-Not!
I went to Miami on Spring Break with 20 teenagers! Well, not really. They stayed at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach and had a great time. How could they not! And what they saw and did during their time in Miami will not be covered in this post. 🙂 I, on the other hand, had a gorgeous […]
So Easy To Stay 6 Feet Apart In Maui Over Xmas!
Last January (2020), I took advantage of an amazing offer that I received as a Vistana time shareholder. It was for a 2 bedroom suite at the Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Ka’anapali, for $250 a night. The catch-sitting through the 90-minute resort presentation. Sold! You can read here all about the details of how we […]
Maui For Xmas Maybe? And The Details If We Do Go
Knowing that I could cancel my flights, I have taken a leap and booked flights for Xmas Break to Hawaii. We have an 8 night stay booked in Maui which is also easy to cancel. As of now, Hawaii is opening back up to tourists on October 15th and if all is good here in […]