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The GREATEST Credit Card of all time…for beginners!!

The GREATEST Credit Card of all time…for beginners!!

How does one choose the greatest credit card of all times?  Well, with so many out there, it’s not an easy choice!!  I believe, however, that for those just beginning in the points and miles world, that after earning the Southwest Companion Pass, (see this link), that 

You spend HOW much?

You spend HOW much?

Turning routine spending into amazing vacation opportunities! Most of you are likely familiar with the concept of credit card reward points.  Banks routinely offer points in exchange for money charged on their credit cards.  These points can be banked, and then exchanged later for goods and services.  Banks 

The Southwest Companion Pass – GREATEST deal in travel!

The Southwest Companion Pass – GREATEST deal in travel!

What is the Southwest Companion Pass? How do you get the Southwest Companion Pass?  After you receive your Southwest Companion Pass. How we earned our pass and started using it. Surprise: Hawaii! Let’s Get to the Point! What is the Southwest Companion Pass? Southwest Airlines, 

Hawaii Adventure – Day 12

Hawaii Adventure – Day 12

Our 12th and final day in Hawaii was spent soaking up the very last bit of Hawaiian sunshine that we could find. We wanted to leave ourselves plenty of time at the airport, and we knew that each of our bags had to weigh under 

Hawaii Adventure – Day 11.2

Hawaii Adventure – Day 11.2

So much of the Road to Hana is observed while driving, with stops made here and there along the way. In essence, the whole experience is a metaphor for life. Hana itself, while splendid, is not the point of the journey, only the eventual destination. 

Hawaii Adventure – Day 11

Hawaii Adventure – Day 11

On our 11th and almost final day in Maui, we knew we couldn’t miss the famous Road to Hana. We had heard mixed reviews, with some people saying it’s just a winding, curvy road that takes an entire day to drive, while others shared that 

Hawaii Adventure – Day 10.2

Hawaii Adventure – Day 10.2

May 4th (Day 10) of our vacation was such an incredible day filled with beauty, adventure, and surprise. In yesterday’s post, I mentioned that we received a text message from the Hyatt Regency Maui, saying that they wanted to upgrade our room for the last 

Hawaii Adventure – Day 10

Hawaii Adventure – Day 10

Day 10 began with a 1:30am wake up call to embark on the 90-minute journey to the summit of Mt. Haleakala. Our goal was to beat the crowds of sunrise seekers. The night before, Chandler had prayed that we would be “blown away” by our 

Hawaii Adventure – Day 9

Hawaii Adventure – Day 9

This morning, I am drinking my Kauai Estate Dark Roast Coffee, reminiscing with the family about our vacation as we look through pictures and discuss which to share with you. We tried to pack so much into this two-week journey – beauty, adventure, relaxation, rest, 

Hawaii Adventure – Day 8

Hawaii Adventure – Day 8

Day 8 of our journey was our final day on the gorgeous Garden Isle. Daddy Starbucks and I woke up super early to catch our final Kauai sunrise, and then met the kids for breakfast at the Club Lounge. After breakfast, we decided to walk