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How we got a Penthouse Suite at the Bellagio with the $20 trick. Viva Las Vegas!

September 20, 2014 | 28 Comments

On a dare from my friend, I agreed to try the “$20 trick.” It worked.

Our trip is over.

August 18, 2014 | 12 Comments

We’ve been on a five-week family trip that ended today. Our last day here in Barcelona was bittersweet. While we are all ready to come home, we’re also sad that this adventure is coming to a close. It’s been an amazing journey. We’ve had so many experiences: mistakes, triumphs, highlights […]

Hotel review: Park Hyatt Paris Vendome.

August 17, 2014 | 20 Comments

I loved this hotel. For me, it was worth its weight in Hyatt points. Here’s why.

2 secret view spots in Paris.

August 16, 2014 | 7 Comments

We were in Paris last week, and it was crowded! These two spots were surprising in that they were almost deserted, plus the views were a surprise and a treat.

Using Uber in Paris: worth it?

August 8, 2014 | 28 Comments

We used Uber Paris to get from the airport to our hotel. This was an unexpected move, but it turned out to be a good one.

Flight review: ANA Narita to Beijing. Weird and wild, but wonderful.

August 4, 2014 | 11 Comments

I liked my ANA flight. I think I even liked the weird beginning. Never a dull moment around here, I tell ya.

Weird clothes, big feet, and wardrobe malfunctions in Japan.

August 3, 2014 | 8 Comments

On this trip, we look a little weird. Okay, maybe a lot weird. Here’s why.

4 travel essentials we’re using every day on our trip.

July 29, 2014 | 6 Comments

My family and I are in the middle of a big trip to Japan, France, and Spain. We’ve been traveling for about a week and a half now, with another three weeks still ahead of us. We’ve had a ton of adventures already, and as we get into our travel groove as […]

My $5 three-day trip to Chicago (courtesy of points and miles).

May 1, 2014 | 6 Comments

I’m cashing in on another valuable miles and points redemption! This time I’ll be in Chicago for a long weekend with a friend. I love being able to say that the total cost for my flight and hotel was a whopping $5. Amazing.

Amazing room review: the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells 1-Bedroom Casita

April 15, 2014 | 2 Comments

We are vacationing in Palm Springs right now, and we are staying at what has turned out to be an amazing hotel in the desert: the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells. I’ve never been to Palm Springs before. Friends insisted that renting a house was the way to go in this […]