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Everyone deserves a vacation from everyday life and responsibilities, and in many cases, this can mean a vacation from a spouse and kids. I’ve enjoyed several “mom-only” vacations, and this year’s adventure brought a friend and me to Nairobi, Kenya…

While I was traveling with a friend from our home in Doha, Qatar, to Nairobi, Kenya, she graciously invited me as her guest to the Qatar Airways Gold Lounge – South. As this lounge is generally reserved for Oneworld elites,…

Sri Lanka is an incredibly compelling country to visit. But there is so much to do that a full touring itinerary may have you bouncing all over the country — my family stayed in 6 hotels across 9 nights, for…

Airline: SriLankan Airlines (UL)Aircraft: Airbus A330-300Flight #: UL218Route: Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)Date: February 8, 2024Duration: 4 hours, 45 minutesCabin and Layout: Economy class, 2-4-2Seat: 27DCost: 13,000 British Airways Avios + $114.65 in fees Sri Lanka is a popular holiday destination from my home…

Planning my family’s winter break travels through Denmark and Poland had me facing a common dilemma: Where to land on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day that would likely still have businesses open? Given Kraków’s famous tourist attractions and Christmas market,…

My family of 5 traveled to Gdańsk, Poland, a bit by chance. After exploring where we could fly from Copenhagen, Denmark, for around $50 per person, Gdańsk was a top contender to help us reach a new country quickly and…

Airline: Qatar Airways (QR)Aircraft: Boeing 787-9Flight #: QR260Route: Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Hamad International Airport (DOH) Date: December 31, 2023Duration: 5 hours, 25 minutesCabin and Layout: Economy class, 3-3-3Seat: 25HCost: 20,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles + $23.45 in fees My family spent our 2-week winter break trip…

Airline: Wizz Air (W6)Aircraft: Airbus A321Flight #: W61742Route: Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup (CPH) to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN)Date: December 21, 2023Duration: 1 hour, 5 minutesCabin and Layout: Economy class, 3-3Seat: 16CCost: 369 Danish krone (~$54) After booking a one-way vacation to Copenhagen, Denmark, I was challenged with planning…

After an amazing pre-Christmas trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, my family traveled onward to Gdańsk, Poland. Ahead of our Wizz Air flight, we had the opportunity to check out the Carlsberg Aviator Lounge in Terminal 2 of Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup (CPH)….

Standing 35 stories high at an inclination of 18 degrees west, the Andaz Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi, is the holder of the Guinness World Record for the furthest-leaning building. For perspective, that’s more than 4 times the incline of the…

Faced with a 5-day school break, my family headed on an epic 1,000-mile round-trip road trip from our home in Qatar to the United Arab Emirates. When researching Marriott properties in Dubai, I came across Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts,…

After a somewhat disappointing visit to the Apricot Business Lounge in Ho Chi Minh City’s Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport (SGN), I had enough time before my connecting flight for a little lounge-hopping. I decided to check out the other…

Given my husband’s difficult experience with a tight connection at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport (SGN) just a few days ahead of my flight, I paid to change the flight time for myself and my kids from…

United has revealed its newest United Club location at Denver International Airport (DEN) in the B Concourse. This enormous 35,000-square-foot United Club is now the airline’s largest lounge and provides travelers with a new option in addition to the recently-opened…

In what appears to be an immediate change, cardholders of the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card* now see their annual $300 Capital One Travel credit slightly modified. The credit was previously delivered as a statement credit against any…

Even though I live and breathe points and miles, I’m certainly not immune to making mistakes. Unfortunately, my most recent error affected the award travel I booked for my husband, causing him an overnight delay and taking a hit on…

As a Priority Pass member, I’m always scouting potential lounges ahead of my travels. When researching options for my July 2023 trip from Phuket’s domestic terminal, I decided to try a new option: THAI Airways’ Royal Orchid Lounge. This lounge…

Whether you’re traveling, buying a new laptop, or even just ordering groceries, shopping online gives you opportunities to increase your earnings on top of whatever credit card bonus category your purchase might fall under. Combine 1 of these tactics with…

Homeschooling through the COVID-19 pandemic was a challenge for kids, teachers, parents … and definitely the headphones in my house. The last surviving set of what may have been 10+ headphones purchased throughout my kids’ home learning experience finally just…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. With the back-to-school season on the horizon, how does an extra $50 for school supply shopping sound? If you’re targeted for a new Capital One Offer from Staples, you’re…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. On the heels of announcing new tropical routes to Los Cabos, Nassau, and Puerto Vallarta, starting seasonally in December, Alaska Airlines has announced an award miles sales with some…