Last month there were some cheap United fares to Vegas from Newark, so I booked a quick getaway. Our go-to Vegas hotel is always The Cosmopolitan (Marriott Autograph Collection) because it is lively and at a great location on the strip. Stacking Promos + BRG After learning about Starwood’ new “SLS Las Vegas In the … [Read More…]

I recently blogged about my stay at the new Hyatt Ziva Cancun, where I traveled with my husband and two kids under 2. Last year my husband and I visited the Hyatt Zilara Cancun as a couple and also loved it. With both properties being an awesome all-inclusive experience and pricing out at 25,000 points per … [Read More…]

I’ve only flown Spirit Airlines once with a backpack on a cheap $30-something fare to Chicago a few years ago. The flight was fine, but after the hassle of getting home when the flight canceled due to bad weather, I haven’t considered the airline since – sometimes it’s just worth it to pay more for … [Read More…]

It’s been a very mild winter in the Northeast, so I can’t really complain too much about the icky winter like I’m known for on my twitter rants. I mean, we had a 70-degree Christmas for crying out loud! However, this upcoming weekend seems to be promising ridiculous amounts of snowfall across several states, and it’s … [Read More…]

First, I would like to wish all the blog readers a very Happy New Year, and I hope everyone can travel to many exciting destinations this year. I want to share my story about how I got duped by an energy provider that lured me in with an enticing offer of 25,000 miles. I hope … [Read More…]

I always go out of my way each quarter to earn 7,500 points by maximizing the rotating 5% quarterly bonus categories with my Chase Freedom card. Chase is really being extra generous this year! It was just recently announced that beginning on November 23, you’ll be able earn 10% back (10x) on purchases made at Amazon.com, … [Read More…]

As many already know, I am a huge fan of buying things on a dime, and I love finding great deals at consignment stores, PoshMark, etc. While I’ve become a top seller using PoshMark selling some items I no longer needed in my closet, I discovered a similar resell app, Mercai. While PoshMark is limited … [Read More…]

The other day, I received an enticing email from Starwood. Quite frankly anything to do with Vegas entices me, but that’s not the point here. The email was titled “You’re a Winner with SPG and Caesars Entertainment”. My heart skipped a beat at first glance because I thought I might have actually won an exciting … [Read More…]

For those who have been following the blog for some time, it’s quite obvious that I am obsessed with British Airways Avios for a variety of reasons: It’s relatively “cheap” for me to fly to Miami and Chicago from NYC airports on a whim (7,500 points each way). They allow me to travel spontaneously because … [Read More…]

As a Jersey girl, one of my guilty pleasures is going to Atlantic City for a night out. Though I must admit that I prefer Vegas, Atlantic City is a much shorter ride for me to get my gambling fix. Earlier in the month, I posted about some pretty nice M Life perks in Vegas … [Read More…]