I’m sure we’d all agree that credit card companies have a lot of rules. And I have some rules, too. My number one rule in this credit card and miles/points hobby is my Cousins Rule. It’s my C.O.C. No, not code of conduct, but rather code of cousins. You see, we’re a big clan of…
Are you a green flyer? No, I’m not talking about the color of your skin or whether or not you celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. I’m talking about Alaska Airlines new plan to ditch plastic straws in favor of marine-friendly stir sticks. Alaska Airlines wants us all to be stirred to action! On Monday, the airline announced…
We all earn plenty of miles from actually flying, but as I was explaining to a friend, that’s just one way to increase our mileage balances. There are credit card offers that come with miles offers, but sometimes the best way to increase our miles for an award trip we want to book is simply…
Seems to me hotel loyalty program points fall into a few different categories. Some points you know you’ll put to great use, and some points you’ll likely use and even have a general travel plan for. And some hotel points you scratch your head and wonder how the heck you’ll use them! Whether or not…
Hawaii has done something no other state in the country has done…….yet. In fact, it’s the first law of its kind anywhere in the world. It’s banning sunscreen that use chemicals believed to kill coral reefs. If you’ve been to Hawaii and spent any time at all in the beautiful ocean, both the coral reefs…
A few weeks ago I had a travel experience I’ve never had before……..an easy jet lag! I mean like no jet lag after a long travel day of three flights and a 16 hour time difference. It was really something, and I realized a few things. I usually land on the west coast of the…
Trips to Scotland evoke wonderful images, whether you’ve been there, are planning a visit, or it’s still a distant dream bucket list item. Owning real estate can also evoke images, though hopefully not the kind in movies such as The Money Pit! So let’s imagine Scotland plus real estate and what do you see? A…
After you’ve been traveling for a while, there’s always a question people ask you. They ask which countries you’ve been to that you’d love to return to. I get this question a lot. I’m thinking you do, as well. Maybe you have to think before answering, or maybe that answer comes quickly. I’m sure you…
As if San Diego isn’t a wonderful enough place to visit and enjoy, now the ocean from La Jolla to Encinitas is glowing! Hurry up and make sure you don’t miss this rare occurrence in San Diego. Are you visiting San Diego now or in the next week? Know anyone in San Diego? Make sure…
I’m much more concerned about saving money on hotels than I am about saving on air travel. Most, if not all, of my long haul flights are booked on award miles. This means that last year, as has been the case for many years now, I spent way more on hotels than I did on…
