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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,…

Update: This review was published in 2022. The hotel was rebranded in 2024 as The Luxury Collection Hotel Manhattan Midtown under the Marriott Bonvoy umbrella. In December, I took my family to New York City for a little Christmas magic…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 —…

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…

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…

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…

The Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program eliminated its existing award charts and transitioned to “Flexible Point Redemption Rates” on March 29, 2022. This means guests can expect dynamic award pricing, similar to Hilton Honors and IHG One Rewards, where award rates…

Having the right piece of luggage can really improve your travel experience — finding that piece of luggage can sometimes be easier said than done. For years I had relied on a lineup of soft-sided roller bags, both checked and…

Orlando is always a fun idea, according to my kids. So when we had the chance to stop by, we did so in style! Although we spent over a week in town, we only planned for 2 park days: 1…

Update: Some of the offers mentioned below have expired and are no longer available. Everyday purchases, as small as they may be, add up and can account for a big part of your spending at the end of the month and…

Disney fans, get your calculators out. After suspending (and ultimately retiring) annual passes as we knew them in 2020, Disney announced a new annual pass program for Walt Disney World. There are 4 new levels in this program, but unless…

Airline: American AirlinesAircraft: Boeing 777-200ERFlight #: AA1074Route: Miami International Airport (MIA) > Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)Date: July 23, 2021Duration: 3hrs 13minsCabin and Layout: American Flagship Business (sold as domestic first class), 37-seat capacity across 10 rows in a 1-2-1…

After spending several days in Florida with my wife and kids where we enjoyed a bit of Walt Disney World and relaxed at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, it was time to continue our trip up north to New…

Parents that are looking for ways to teach their kids about earning, spending, saving, and overall financial responsibility should check out Chase First Banking℠. Created with teens and kids in mind, this no-additional fee checking account comes with a debit…

If you’re planning a trip to Disney, you already know that it can be confusing and overwhelming. From new rides and snacks to tips and tricks, there is a lot of information out there. Well, to add one more thing…