Did you know that there is a secret “family row” on Alaska Airlines? It’s kind of like ordering off the secret menu at In-N-Out Burger. Here’s how to get it.
...Continue Reading5 nights at the Hyatt Regency Maui for $300 – would you do it?
Today, I was thrilled to get an incredible offer hand-delivered from Hyatt. It’s five nights at the Hyatt Regency Maui, plus 10,000 Hyatt Gold Passport bonus points. Would you do it? Should we do it?
...Continue Reading3 flights to Kauai for $200? How I’m leveraging the 50K Alaska Air bonus.
When I first got into points and miles collecting, the Alaska Airlines card was one of the first cards I got. I was determined to book a trip to Hawaii using points and miles, and the allure of the $118 companion pass (with the option of first class, at the […]
...Continue ReadingTrip Report: The Grand Wailea With Kids
My family started summer off with a bang this year, leaving for Hawaii the day after school was out. We spent 3 nights on Kauai, followed by 5 nights on Maui, and it was glorious. (Yes, it was a great “do-over” from last time ). I’ve written a few posts about […]
...Continue ReadingI Hid Some Vouchers At The Grand Wailea – Here Are Some Clues So You Can Find Them!
I love a good treasure hunt, don’t you? If you’ll be at the Grand Wailea this summer, I hid a little surprise at the hotel for someone to find: nothing too special – it’s more about the actual hunt 🙂 Here is what you’re looking for: One Lappert’s Ice Cream […]
...Continue ReadingMy Top Five Opinionated Tips For The Grand Wailea In Maui
In the early nineties, my boyfriend and I were on a game show titled, “Shop ‘Til You Drop.” It was filmed in a fake mall, complete with various storefronts. We were pitted against another couple, and the goal of the game was to get the high score in a serious […]
...Continue Reading5 Ways To Save Money On Food And Drinks When You’re In A Hotel In Hawaii
As you all know, I am a huge fan of the high/low mix. In other words, I love a luxury bargain. My family is on vacation in Hawaii right now, and I must say that my deal-hunting skills are definitely coming in handy here…it is SO EXPENSIVE. With that in […]
...Continue ReadingKauai Sunshine: A Waterfall, A Pineapple, A Kayak, And Us
My cousin (code name Sunshine) lives in Kauai. The highlight of our vacation so far was the night we spent at her house on Kalihiwai beach. We packed a lot of adventure into 48 hours. We hiked to Queen’s Bath, which is a tide pool about the size of a swimming pool. […]
...Continue ReadingAloha? Hawaiian Airlines’ Confusion Almost Takes Us Down
One of the reasons that I married Josh is that he is bionic. He can do things that most people can’t do. At first I was stunned by this, but after all these years, I am used to it. I kind of take it for granted. However, sometimes my confidence […]
...Continue ReadingEither American Airlines Lost My Reservation…Or I’m Losing My Mind
When I was in my early twenties, my boyfriend at the time bought me this amazing hat. It had been handmade by a local artist, and it was unique. You really had to see it to believe it: squares of luxurious, textured fabrics patchworked together on the outside, with a […]
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