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JW Marriott’s Newest Hotel Debuts in São Paulo, Brazil
The new JW Marriott Hotel São Paulo is officially open, making it Marriott’s first luxury property in the most populous city in the Americas. Located in the bustling Parque da Cidade complex full of businesses and entertainment options, the JW…
Guide to Peppa Pig Theme Park in Florida [Tickets, Rides, Dining]
In 2022, Central Florida welcomed a park full of muddy puddles! Peppa fans of all ages can visit the world’s first-ever Peppa Pig Theme Park in Winter Haven, Florida. This playful theme park is perfect for “little piggies” and their…
United Polaris Lounge at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston [Review]
Flying United Polaris business class has quickly become my favorite way to get back and forth between the U.S. and Brazil. As long as you don’t get “the old Polaris,” the seats and onboard experience are head and shoulders above…
Flying While Pregnant – Your Guide to Airline Policies [2023]
Whether heading on a vacation or babymoon, traveling for work, or visiting family for the holidays, flying while pregnant is extremely common and generally safe when following standard air travel precautions. As always, wearing a seatbelt and staying hydrated is…
[Expired] Match Your Elite Status to Royal Air Maroc for Just Over $50
Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. For a limited time, StatusMatch.com is offering the opportunity to match your elite status to Royal Air Maroc’s Safar Flyer program. While you may not think having Royal…
Bilt Rewards Teams up With Wells Fargo To Offer a Card That Earns Points on Rent [No Waitlist]
Bilt Rewards has partnered with Wells Fargo & Company to issue a co-branded credit card to allow members to pay for their rent and earn points with no transaction fee at any rental property in the U.S. Since its entrance…
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa [In-depth Review]
After months (years if we really go back to before the start of the pandemic) of planning, I was finally able to book a true bucket-list trip for my family. Originally, we had flights booked to Tokyo on ANA, but…
Hilton Honors Devaluation: Prices Jump 26% at Popular Properties
Bad news for Hilton Honors members. Prices at some of the brand’s most aspirational properties just jumped from 95,000 to 120,000 per night without warning. Hilton Honors has long had variable award pricing instead of a traditional award chart, however,…
JetKids by Stokke BedBox: Long-Term Review of Amazing Kids’ Luggage
Traveling with kids can be stressful, but it can also be a lot of fun. New parents will quickly realize that little ones travel with a lot of gear, and it will often make sense for kids to have their…
[Expired] Save 22% on United Polaris Flights to London To Celebrate “Twosday”
Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. To celebrate February 22, 2022 (2/22/22) falling on Tuesday, United has launched a sale that can save you big money on business class flights to London. Today only,…
Conrad New York Midtown [In-depth Review]
In December, I took my family to New York City for a little Christmas magic before continuing our trip on to Boston to see family. There are plenty of excellent hotel options to redeem points at in Manhattan. Despite having…
United Will Soon Operate Its Nonstop Flight to Cape Town Year-Round
United Airlines has announced that it will operate its nonstop flight between Newark (EWR) and Cape Town (CPT) in South Africa on a year-round basis, expanding the seasonal service it offered when it first launched the route between the 2 cities….
Hyatt Regency Orlando [In-depth Review]
Booking a hotel for a family trip to Orlando can be overwhelming. There are so many options for essentially every budget that it can also be quite time-consuming. When I was researching hotels for my family’s vacation, I started with…
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando [In-depth Review]
On a recent family vacation to Orlando, Florida, I found myself booking multiple different hotels in an attempt to use up some expiring free night certificates. Part of the hotel-hopping experience that I put my wife and kids through was…
The 23 Best Disney Christmas Products [Ornaments, Decorations, Toys]
As we get closer to Christmas and deeper into the holiday season, searching for presents for our loved ones can become a full-time job. Well, fortunately, we’ve put together the ultimate list of Disney Christmas products to make your life…
Destination by Hyatt’s The Lodge at Spruce Peak [In-depth Review]
Over the summer of 2021, my family and I spent 4 days at The Lodge at Spruce Peak in Stowe, Vermont with another family with kids the same age. We wanted somewhere to meet up that was entertaining for the…
[Expired] Gift Your Hertz President’s Circle or Five Star Status to a Friend
Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Great news if you have elite status with Hertz and are feeling generous this holiday season — Hertz is allowing members to share their President’s Circle or Five…
[Expired] Bilt Rewards’ Black Friday Deal: 5x Points on Eligible Purchases
Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. One of the most exciting credit cards (especially for those who pay rent) is offering one of the best Black Friday promotions we have seen this year —…
Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach in Miami Beach [In-depth Review]
After an 11-hour flight delay from Rio to Miami, I found myself shuffling around hotel reservations to better accommodate my quick 2-night stay in Miami. I had originally booked The Miami Beach EDITION for my first night, but since I…
The Miami Beach EDITION [In-depth Review]
Luxurious, fun, trendy, sexy, and, dare I say, family-friendly? These are all words that I could easily use to describe The Miami Beach EDITION. With 1 night on my own in Miami, I knew that I wanted to stay somewhere…
Hertz Orders 100k Tesla Model 3 Electric Vehicles for Rental Fleet
Travelers are likely surprised (and excited) to hear that Hertz has announced a $4 billion deal with Tesla that will add 100,000 Model 3 electric vehicles to its North American and European fleet by the end of 2022. The troubled…