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We Can Be Happy Without Hyatt
This month, Hyatt made quite a stir by announcing changes to their loyalty program set to go into effect in May. Hyatt has been the darling of the points-and-milesphere, as it has maintained a stable award chart over the years that has allowed guests to get reliably good value from their points when booking with…
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Hooray for Trip Delay: A Chase Sapphire Reimbursement Story
Tom’s description of using the Chase Sapphire trip delay insurance One of the joys of point and miles travel is the flexibility these bookings can offer. Many airline programs allow you to book flights on points and cancel up until boarding time and essentially get your points and taxes/fees back. Additionally, many premium travel credit…
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Embassy Suites Aruba: A Great Family Resort
I don’t hate winter, truly I don’t. However, even I enjoy a little sunny respite to get through the cold, dark months. My favorite time to escape is around January 41st, right around the time when Pittsburgh’s third polar vortex hits. Last year we didn’t plan a winter sun escape and I solemnly swore to…
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A Once in a Lifetime Trip to Hawaii?
Not long ago, taking our family on a trip to Hawaii seemed like a pipe dream. The expense made it feel like something completely unattainable; thus I convinced myself I didn’t really want to go there anyway. Enter: credit card points. Now we’ve just returned from a fantastic trip enjoying the island of Kauai, and…
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Alila Ventana Big Sur: A Luxury Retreat Worth Every Point
Does the internet need yet another swooning review of Alila Ventana Big Sur from a points and miles enthusiast? Probably not. Is the internet going to get another swooning review of the Alila Ventana Big Sur? You betcha. Tom and I had the opportunity to spend two nights at this resort earlier in November, and…
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