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As a parent, you quickly realize that there is a lot of stuff out there that you think your kid needs only to realize after your purchase that it just wasn’t worth it. That is especially true in the travel…

Good news for kids (and their parents) flying on United … kid’s meals are coming back! Just in time for the busy holiday travel season, little travelers can enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner from a menu catered to their taste…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. If you’re looking to fly business class between Boston and London this winter, United has launched a sale that can save you $250 when flying Polaris, United’s flagship premium…

Back in October 2021, Hertz announced that they were going to order 100,000 Tesla Model 3s, the popular electric car, to offer as rental and Uber options. One year later, Hertz locations across the county have multiple Tesla and Polestar…

Sad news for fans of some classic family-friendly attractions at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando. Universal Orlando Resort announced that 5 popular attractions will be closing in January 2023 to make way for new family entertainment. Families with young kids…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Virgin Atlantic has just launched a very good sale — book a reward flight and get 50% of your Virgin Points back!  There are a few requirements to…

When you do some online shopping, there are plenty of ways to save money on your purchase. Whether using coupons, shopping portals, or stacking offers, the final price in your cart could be even lower than what you see. If…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. IHG One Rewards is currently offering an extremely generous offer for free Diamond Elite status — a pretty big deal considering this is the program’s top status level….

Everyone likes to save money, especially on planned expenses. Banks often offer some sort of cash-back and bonus points as incentives to convince consumers to use their cards at select merchants — this is on top of the points or…

Sending your child on a flight alone can be an exciting (and nerve-wracking) experience. Whether they’ve been flying with you since babyhood or are just getting their travel legs now, you and your child need to be prepared for travel…

Flying in and out of Orlando is about to get a lot more enjoyable. As of September 20, 2022, Terminal C is officially open after a $2.8 billion investment.  Orlando International Airport (MCO) has been notorious for long lines and…

Disney has an official fan club known as D23. And the club just hosted its D23 Expo 2022 in Anaheim, California where there were 3 packed days of events, panels, and presentations. Disney fans look forward to this event as…

Points and miles can help unlock some incredible travel experiences. But when small balances are spread across multiple accounts, it can be hard to put together enough travel rewards for a good redemption. This is especially true when traveling as…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. To celebrate Disney+ Day on September 8, 2022, Disney is rolling out limited-time offers on cruises, hotels, merchandise, streaming, and more.  Disney+ is already a staple in many…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. If you have a personal Citi credit card in your wallet, log in to your account on a computer or through the mobile app to check your Citi…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Bilt is back in the news for all the right reasons — it’s improving its product for its members yet again. The program that lets you earn points…

Bilt Rewards, the relatively new program that lets you earn points by paying rent, has added 3 new transfer partners — Aer Lingus, British Airways, and Iberia. That brings the total number of transfer partners up to 14, making Bilt…

In the U.S., children under the age of 2 are allowed to fly for free as a lap child on the ticket of a paying adult. In many situations, it is very likely that a small child would spend the…

Update:The benefit mentioned below is no longer available. American Express offers some excellent statement credits for card members that, if maximized, can easily cover the cost of the card’s annual fee. The Blue Cash Preferred^® Card from American Express is…

After months of drama, including a hostile takeover attempt, it looks like JetBlue will finally be able to acquire Spirit Airlines.  Despite delaying the vote 4 times, Spirit shareholders made it very clear that they did not prefer a merger…

After spending Christmas and New Year’s Eve in New England with family, my wife, 2 kids, and I were headed off on a bucket list trip to Hawaii! But, as you might expect, January weather in New England can often…