After making our way up from Anaheim and enjoying the lovely LA traffic, we wanted to enjoy our last night in California by watching the Lakers play at Crypto.com arena. This actually ended up being a much cooler experience than I originally anticipated, and I was very happy I went. Seeing LeBron play basketball is a treat in and of itself, but getting to watch it from the … [Read more...] about Lakers vs. Nuggets: Box Seats
The Happiest Place on Earth: My One-Day Disneyland Experience
The California Disney parks (Disneyland and Disney California Adventure) have been my favorite theme parks for some time with the true magic of Disney, but a little bit smaller than Disney World in Orlando. It’s been nearly four years since I was last at Disneyland, so I figured while in Southern California, I may as well check out the new Star Wars area of the park. I … [Read more...] about The Happiest Place on Earth: My One-Day Disneyland Experience
The Final Companion Pass Flight: DCA-SNA
We have had the Southwest Companion Pass since early 2018 and have made sure to use it to its max. I estimate that we likely received nearly five figures worth of free flights throughout the life of the pass, although I really should have taken time to add up the total value. The pass has allowed me to enjoy numerous experiences that I would not have otherwise been able to … [Read more...] about The Final Companion Pass Flight: DCA-SNA
Hotel Review: Sheraton Park Hotel Disneyland
I am not too often impressed with domestic hotels. I have found that they are frequently less likely to offer elite benefits to guests, and the overall experience, compared to their international counterparts, have been lacking. To say the least, the Sheraton Park pleasantly surprised me. From a few days before the stay until checkout, I had a rather good experience with … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Sheraton Park Hotel Disneyland
Trip Report: Southern California 2022
Many people who know me, or have read Nonstop Points before, know my love for the Southwest Companion Pass. While I could go into detail describing the ins and outs of this “elite status” on Southwest, the short story is that it allows the pass holder to bring a companion with them on any Southwest flight for just the taxes and fees. This means that you could fly … [Read more...] about Trip Report: Southern California 2022
