Trip Report: Anniversary Trip to Hawaii, part one, Maui
Last month, to celebrate two glorious years of wedded bliss, the hubby and I packed up our swimsuits and sunscreen and headed off to Paradise itself. The first part of the trip took us to Maui, and the Andaz Hyatt resort, but of course first, we had to get to Hawaii. We had managed to […]
Read MoreUpgrade from Camping to “Glamping” with These Simple Additions
If you’ve been reading this blog for long, you know that I love travel and frequently write about the trips we’ve taken, and the points and miles tricks that got us there. But up until recently, there was one form of travel that I’d never tried: outdoor camping. (Cue scary music.) Over the past few […]
Read MoreUsing the Southwest Companion Pass Card to Its Fullest
A couple months ago, you may remember that I posted about the Travel Credit Cards You Need to Pay Attention To Right Now, and extolled the virtues of getting two Southwest Airlines Visa cards in order to get yourself 95% of the way to earning a Companion Pass. Always a fan of taking my own […]
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Travel Credit Cards to Pay Attention To Right Now: Spring 2015 Edition
A lot of people know me as a fan of airline/hotel loyalty programs, and some have even gone so far as nicknaming me “Points”. And while it’s easy to tease someone with this sort of obsessive hobby, I estimate we’ve done roughly $15,000 in travel completely free over the past 2.5 years because of this hobby, with another […]
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How we booked a 5-star luxury trip to Hawaii for over 50% off
This April will be the hubby and my 2nd anniversary, and since we celebrated our 0-anniversary and 1-year anniversary with trips to tropical places, it seemed only appropriate to do it again this year as well. Having already done Mexico, the Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, and Belize, we figured maybe we’d give Hawaii a whirl. […]
Read MoreWeekend Trip to Chicago
This weekend, we finally concluded Weddingpalooza-2014 with a friend’s ceremony in Chi-town. We also managed to sneak in a few touristy outings and meals, so I hope you enjoy the recap. First of all, we stayed in the W Chicago City Center, which bore the expected modern cool of the W brand. Our bed appeared […]
Read MoreSummer Trip to Oregon, Part 2: Bend
After a couple fun-filled days in Portland, we headed out early to make the drive to Bend. About 3.5 hours from Portland, there are several ways you can go to reach the central Oregon valley, but we decided to try the adventurous route and go over Mt. Hood. The views on this route are stunning […]
Read MoreSummer Trip to Oregon, Part 1: Portland
Thursday started the “weddingpalooza” part of our summer: three out of town weddings in three weeks’ time. There must be something in the air! Up first was a wedding in Bend, Oregon, and seeing as how neither myself nor the hubs had ever really spent time in Oregon, we decided to come out a few […]
Read MoreSan Francisco Trip, Part Two: The Eats!
The majority of my San Francisco trip was sadly spent working, but I managed to find some time to enjoy two great dinners while in the city. On Monday, I visited Porcellino, Chef Chris Kosentino’s new counter-service restaurant in Noe Valley. Chris’s former restaurant at the same location, Incanto, had the noted distinction of serving the best dish […]
Read MoreSan Francisco Trip, Part 1 : Virgin America and Le Meridien
This week, a work trip has brought me to San Francisco, the glorious city of streetcars, fog and sourdough bowls. While I’ve visited the city numerous times, some for work, and some for play, this was only my second time making the flight on Virgin America and my first time to stay in the Le […]
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