Glam Up and Away!
I am simply loving this genius idea from Benefit. Forget your makeup kit? TSA took your moisturizer? No problem. “Glam Up and Away!” is an…
Author: Points Pixie
Annoyed by Hertz? Me too. A look at Avis.
I love a luxury bargain. What that means is that while I prefer the finer things in life, I don’t want to pay full…
Rock On, Four Seasons. I’m Loving “Pin Pack Go”
When I’m on vacation, I practice the art of “cool-hunting.” I seek out the most unique and memorable spots to visit, eat, drink, sleep,…
Planning an all-inclusive vacation in Mexico (2 kids + 2 adults = not as many miles as you would think!)
A few days ago, Hyatt unveiled the award booking chart for their two new all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Ziva Los Cabos and the Zilara Cancun. Many…
Huge savings at Gap, both now and later. How to save 60-75% on everything.
Yesterday was the Halloween Carnival at my kids’ school. This is always a fun day: costume contests, games, too much candy. The kids run…
One Stays And One Goes: A Tale of Borders And Bribes.
When you’re on the border of an African country, it is no joke to hear the words, “Get your bags and get out of…
The Barclay Arrival World Mastercard. How did I miss this one?
Earlier this year, a good friend told me that he had decided to cancel his cable TV service. “I’ll save $80 a month!” he…
Blog | Hilton | San Diego | Travel With Kids | Trips
Hotel Review: Homewood Suites Liberty Station in San Diego. In a word: amazing.
The past four days we spent in San Diego was one of the best family vacations we’ve had in years. The weather was perfect,…
Blog | San Diego | Travel With Kids | Trips
An end-of-summer family trip to San Diego: the walrus is gross but cool
We’re in San Diego this weekend, soaking up the last bits of Indian summer here in California. While this vacation has been fantastic so…
Striking Out, Then Striking Gold With the Hyatt “Best Rate Guarantee”
While I prefer to use points for my hotel stays so I can stay for free, sometimes it makes more sense to pay cash….
