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Looking at the “True” Cost of Points Rates at Hyatt’s Hawaii Properties

August 29, 2016 by Angelina Aucello 5 Comments

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I’ve visited Hawaii 3 times in a span of 2 years before becoming a mom, and I’m already looking to go back again with the family. I know Hawaii is an aspirational destination for many people using points and miles (here are the best ways to get to Hawaii using miles from the east coast … [Read More…]

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Hot Deal: Chase Sapphire Reserve Offers 100,000 Points and So Much More

August 29, 2016 by Angelina Aucello 1 Comment

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  The internet is on fire with the launch of a new top-tier signature credit card from Chase that has an a lucrative sign up bonus and $450 annual fee - the Chase Sapphire Reserve, which has quickly taken the title of hottest credit card out there at the moment. The card’s key features are an incredible … [Read More…]

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Tips for Dealing with Time Change and Traveling Overseas with Young Children

August 26, 2016 by Angelina Aucello Leave a Comment

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I recently had a Twitter follower ask me a question about taking long flights with children, and it made me think back to a recent flight experience of my own.Not too long ago, I flew to Sardinia via Milan with not one, but two young children, ages one and two. I found out the hard … [Read More…]

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Marriott Introduces Points Bidding + Attend a Sully Screening for 2,500 Points

August 25, 2016 by Angelina Aucello 4 Comments

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I just received and email from Marriott introducing a new way to redeem points – via points bidding. Many hotel and airline loyalty programs have started offering auction-style redemptions for unique experiences and it looks like Marriott is joining the bandwagon.Upon taking a look at Marriott’s new “Experience Marketplace“, there are various events and experiences … [Read More…]

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They’re Making it Really Hard For Me to Get The Chase Sapphire Reserve

August 23, 2016 by Angelina Aucello 9 Comments

  The internet is on fire with the launch of a new top-tier signature credit card from Chase that has an a lucrative sign up bonus and $450 annual fee - the Chase Sapphire Reserve. The card’s key features are an incredible sign up bonus of 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points, $300 annual travel credit (which helps … [Read More…]

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24 Hours in Boston With Toddlers

August 16, 2016 by Angelina Aucello 4 Comments

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We just got back from a short family trip to Boston with a cheap $103 roundtrip JetBlue flight so that we could earn 75,000 points during the recent Points Match promotion ($1200+ value!!). For some reason, rooms were pricey in Boston during the time of our visit, so we redeemed our free night certificate from the … [Read More…]

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JetBlue 25% Off Sale Scored Me a Family Trip to Aruba in Mint Class for 23,000 Points!

August 4, 2016 by Angelina Aucello 5 Comments

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I feel like I hit the jackpot! JetBlue is currently having a 25% off award sale for fall travel.Since I recently enrolled my family in the PointsMatch promotion for each of us to earn 75,000 TrueBlue points after taking one roundtrip flight before August 31 (yay for cheap EWR-BOS flights), we have a boatload of points in … [Read More…]

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An Ultimate Rewards Devaluation That’s Really Nothing To Worry About

July 27, 2016 by Angelina Aucello 3 Comments

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I thought about creating some click-bait type of headline along the lines of, “Ultimate Rewards devalue after September 1”, but that would just be so mean.According to this SlickDeals thread, beginning September 1, for purchases made using points on Amazon.com, you’ll have to spend 125 points instead of 100 for every dollar at checkout, and … [Read More…]

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Try The World – Fun Subscription Box for Travelers + Giveaway!

July 22, 2016 by Angelina Aucello 3 Comments

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Regular readers of my blog know that I am obsessed with deals and surprises, including subscription boxes. There is just something about getting high quality random samples in the mail that excites me. When I discovered Try the World through a suggested ad in my Facebook newsfeed, the foodie/travel side of me was definitely intrigued! Try the … [Read More…]

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A Way To Turn Gold Into Diamond

July 20, 2016 by Angelina Aucello 9 Comments

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A short while back, I shared information about Best Western’s Diamond Status Match. Reader Frederick reached out to me to share his interesting experience leveraging Best Western’s generous status match in order to ping pong his free Hilton Gold status into Hilton Diamond status. I’m merely sharing his experience and it’s up to you how you use this … [Read More…]

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Hi! I'm Angelina, and traveling and deals excite me. Simply put, I'm a points & miles fanatic who takes too many vacations.

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