As we’ve mentioned before on the blog, our family flies a lot, but we earn most of our airline miles without actually setting foot on a plane. Last week we looked at how to get started with frequent flier programs, and we have already discussed using shopping portals to rack up miles and points, so […]
Best Restaurants in South Arlington
Best restaurants in South Arlington: Long-time residents share where to eat in the Pentagon CIty, Crystal City, and National Landing area of Arlington, VA.
Best spots to eat near the National Mall
We’ve been there! You’re touring the National Mall, visiting the monuments, memorials, and museums. It’s hot. You’re tired. Everyone is complaining. It’s time to eat. Unfortunately the dining options on the Mall are somewhat limited and unspectacular. There’s hope though! Here’s a list of the best places to eat on the Mall. These are the places that we, as D.C. locals, choose to go when showing family and friends around our city.
Is the Southwest Companion Pass Worth It?
Southwest Airlines’ Companion Pass is undoubtedly one of the best frequent flier perks around. It allows an additional person (your “companion”) to fly with you for FREE on all Southwest
flights for the life of the pass. It does, however, take some effort to get the pass. I am looking back at the past year to answer
the question, “was the Companion Pass worth it?”
(If you aren’t interested in the Companion Pass but would still like to have the occasional free flight on Southwest, we have some tips at the end of the post just for you).
Never Lose Your Hard-Earned Points Again!
One common complaint about frequent flier miles is that, if you do not fly enough, they can expire before you have the opportunity to redeem them.
Here are easy ways to not only prevent miles from expiring, but also to earn a few extra in the process.
If you protect your points, soon you could be sitting pretty.
Where We Are Going in 2020
Here is some basic information about what we have planned for 2020 (so far) and how we are getting there (scroll down for previous years). If you have any recommendations for these destinations, please do share in the comments! Where are you off to this year? 2020 January Cancun, Mexico girls’ trip (1 free ticket […]