It’s the most wonderful time of the year; ah, I love the holiday season! HMSHost is spreading holiday spirit, good cheer, and fun gifts during the busy holiday travel season with the “Holly Jolly Holiday Takeover”. Last week, elves (leggings, faux fur trim, and all) surprised travelers and employees at busy Chicago O’Hare with holiday carolers, fun … [Read More…]

My best friend Aileen (her blog is Points and a Passport) and I travel together frequently. Both of us are constantly on the move, crossing paths in random cities around the world. While we both live busy lives, we still manage to stay connected on a daily basis, often talking travel and catching up with … [Read More…]

I had a great time at the annual Chicago Seminars last month meeting many like-minded points and miles enthusiasts at all levels. One of my two sessions that weekend was “Mythbusters: Miles & Points Edition”. Whether you’re new to the hobby or are a long-time veteran, you probably already know that some people just don’t “get us“, and there are … [Read More…]

Have you heard of Maho Beach in St. Maarten? Even if you haven’t, you’ve definitely seen it in pictures! Maho beach is a must-see for any aviation enthusiast, as you can watch large and small aircraft land just yards above you, and it’s been at the top of my bucket list forever! I was thrilled when I … [Read More…]

I like to call myself the queen of spontaneous, short-hop travel. Dad is more of a planner, but is an expert at visiting new international cities on a budget. Getting away for a little while is satisfying because it gives you that “vacation” feeling without fully disrupting life back home. My secret to being able to … [Read More…]

It’s no secret that variations of the search “How can I move to Canada” spiked during this presidential campaign. While I have no plans to run away, I can’t relate to the interest of wanting to flee to Canada when the major drawback to moving north is the awfully cold and dark winters… yuck! The truth … [Read More…]

I was sitting in my local Panera Bread this afternoon (procrastinating, of course), when Gary posted something that made my heart flutter: a flash promotion for free private jet flights between Teterboro and Washington, DC! I pretty much ignored all of my prior obligations as I fiddled around with my phone with a nearly-dead battery to download the … [Read More…]

It’s hard to get into the holiday spirit while it’s still sunny and warm, but one of my favorite events of the year is now open for registration! For the 5th year in a row, I am super excited to be participating in the annual FlyerTalk Secret Santa. Dedicated FT member wharves and many other volunteers have … [Read More…]

I’m currently at EWR about to board for a semi-impulsive solo-trip to Europe that I had to fight for, literally. We like to keep things fun in our family, and there’s never a dull moment. As much as I’d love to say that my other half is really into miles and points like I am, he’s … [Read More…]

I’m currently planning to visit and stay locally in Sardinia, Italy with my kids in 2 weeks (any tips?). Since there aren’t many chain-hotel options, I’ve decided it was best to rent a house by the beach using Airbnb. While searching for a unique place to stay, I somehow discovered an amazing new app that … [Read More…]