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Why we think Hyatt is the BEST chain hotel out there!!

Why we think Hyatt is the BEST chain hotel out there!!

Of course there are lots of great hotel chains out there for you to choose from. In fact, many of them provide a beautiful and often luxurious stay when traveling for business, or for pleasure. When it comes to our family, however, Hyatt is our 

SIX Days left to easily earn the COVETED Southwest Companion Pass!

SIX Days left to easily earn the COVETED Southwest Companion Pass!

Editor’s Note: This is a recurring article that is periodically updated. Prior to today, the previous update was posted on June 19, 2019. Right now, all three Southwest Personal Credit Cards have a sign up bonus of 75,000 points – 40,000 points after spending $1,000 

How my Mama ALMOST became a casualty for the sake of adventure!

How my Mama ALMOST became a casualty for the sake of adventure!

OK, so that title may be a slight exaggeration, but only slight. My precious mom lives in Florida, in a bustling, not-so-little community called “The Villages” . . . think 70-100-year-olds riding at top speed on golf carts, dancing into the wee hours of the 

WHAT? No vacation this past year?  I can help….

WHAT? No vacation this past year? I can help….

While we were in Denver, CO, in November, on our fifth trip of 2019, we happened to hear a story on the morning news that said that people aren’t taking vacations because they’re having to charge them, and then taking over two years to pay 

My greatest rewards failure…

My greatest rewards failure…

Those of us that love participating in the points and miles game gain great satisfaction by scoring fabulous deals at ridiculously low prices (or miles).  For example, one of my greatest deals to date was scoring flights from Maui, HI, to Oakland, CA, on Southwest Airlines, 

Our Top 5 Must-See Places in San Antonio, Texas

Our Top 5 Must-See Places in San Antonio, Texas

*This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission, or a referral bonus, for recommendations – at no cost to you.  We only recommend products that we personally use, trust, and enjoy. Located in south-central Texas, and boasting a population of 1.5 million people, 

Knoxville TN is a Completely Hidden Gem!!

Knoxville TN is a Completely Hidden Gem!!

*This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission, or a referral bonus, for recommendations – at no cost to you.  We only recommend products that we personally use, trust, and enjoy. Recently, on a whim, we packed up our overnight bags and headed 

Do you qualify for a FREE National Park Pass?

Do you qualify for a FREE National Park Pass?

Do you have a fourth grader in your household this year???  Guess what?  You qualify for the “Every Kid in a Park” Pass, by the National Park Foundation…..for FREE!  All members of your household under the age of 16 will automatically be included, and the pass includes three 

Here’s the power of points…

Here’s the power of points…

So, tomorrow is my birthday. I’m turning 29….again!  When my family asked me what I wanted for my birthday, I said what I almost always say, “Let’s pack a picnic lunch and go waterfall hunting.”  If you haven’t been around here for very long, you’ll soon realize that 

What is the best hotel credit card, and why?

What is the best hotel credit card, and why?

*This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission, or a referral bonus, for recommendations – at no cost to you.  We only recommend products that we personally use, trust, and enjoy. With so many choices in hotels these days, how does one choose