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Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you make a purchase through these links. I only recommend products and services I trust and believe will benefit you. Part of my 10 Days in Peru with Kids series. Read the […]

August 17, 2026

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Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you make a purchase through these links. I only recommend products and services I trust and believe will benefit you. Part of my 10 Days in Peru with Kids series. Catch up […]

August 16, 2026

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Family vacations are where some of our best memories are made — but let’s be real, they can also drain your wallet fast. Between park tickets, guided tours, and resort add-ons, it’s easy to feel like staying home and ordering takeout is the smarter choice. Here’s the good news: you don’t have to skip the […]

July 21, 2026

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Understanding how IHG One Rewards works, from earning points to redeeming them for free hotel nights, can completely change how much you spend on travel. IHG is one of the easiest hotel loyalty programs to book with points, with everything from Holiday Inn to Kimpton and InterContinental under one roof. In this guide I will […]

July 21, 2026

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September is a great month to take action on your points and miles strategy. Whether you’re looking to earn a big welcome bonus or squeeze more value out of the points you already have, there’s a lot to work with this month. Here’s everything you need to know. The Best Credit Card Offers This Month […]

June 2, 2026

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My husband and I are teachers in the Kansas City area. For a long time, a trip like this — Zion, Bryce Canyon, Antelope Canyon, the Grand Canyon, and Sedona — felt completely out of reach. But points and miles changed everything, and this is the exact trip we took our family of four on […]

May 11, 2026

Beachfront hotel in Gulf Shores Alabama bookable with Hilton Honors points

Every summer, hundreds of thousands of Midwestern families pile into the minivan or truck and make the drive south to Gulf Shores, Alabama. And honestly? We get it. The white sand, the warm Gulf water, the seafood — it’s one of the best beach destinations in the country, and it’s a whole lot closer than […]

May 7, 2026

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May 1, 2026

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Before we dive in, if you want to see the current offer on the Chase Sapphire Reserve, my best offers page is always up to date: See current best offers The Chase Sapphire Reserve has a $795 annual fee. That is a real number and I am not going to pretend it is not. But […]

April 30, 2026

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If you are ready to look at the current offer, my best offers page is always up to date: See current best offers I want to tell you about the card that has taken our family to some of the most beautiful hotels we have ever stayed in — and the five ways we actually […]

April 30, 2026