We’ve all seen them (and many of us have been them): Parents, in the airport, at the end of their rope, clutching desperately to their very last bits of sanity. Nothing says “vacation” like a family meltdown in the airport. Air travel with kids in tow can be, shall we say, a bit stressful, so […]
Step 2 in Earning Frequent Flier Miles without Flying: Dining Programs
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 […]
Visiting Tatooine
Visit the Star Wars filming locations for Tatooine for a fun-filled family vacation that will thrill kids, tweens, teens, and adults alike.
Ready to Travel for Free? Start Here!
The Trip Takes Us gang has enjoyed lots of free travel as a result of having a healthy balance of frequent flier miles and hotel and credit card points. Today we are starting a series of posts for beginners to de-mystify the process and help YOU get on your way to earning free travel.
Frequent Flier Miles for Emergencies
“That was rough,” my cousin quietly confessed last Saturday after a service to bid our final farewell to his father, my uncle. As I gave him a long hug, I was so grateful to be able to be there to support my family. Is there anything more important? Emergencies happen. And rarely are they convenient. […]
Cartagena, Colombia. “You’re taking your kids where?”
“I’m sorry, you’re taking your kids where for spring break?” I heard many versions of this question when discussing an upcoming trip with my boys to Colombia for spring break. Let’s just say, the destination’s appeal was not immediately obvious to everyone whose knowledge of the country was either very limited or decades out of date. This […]
