I was slightly surprised we booked a weekend cruise. Prior to this trip, I had thought that the ideal cruise was just about a week and that for anything shorter, you were better off just plopping yourself down in some hotel on the beach. When a great deal presented itself last fall for a weekend cruise on a ship that has a somewhat sentimental value to my family, I figured … [Read more...] about Booking a Cruise: Triple Stack
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Epic Pass Take 2023: My Thoughts
Skiing is an expensive hobby. There’s no way around it. However, there can be ways to try to reduce the cost. A season pass, even for someone who only skis a few days a year, is one of these strategies and why I have bought versions of Epic Passes for the past three years. This is not meant to be a detailed guide about the ins and outs of getting an Epic Pass, but rather, … [Read more...] about Epic Pass Take 2023: My Thoughts
How I Flew the Family to Colorado for $225 WITHOUT Points
If you have been keeping up with this trip report or my articles in general, you know that I am more than happy to get on the plane of a low-cost carrier. This is why I was happy to jump on a Frontier flight to Colorado when the opportunity arose. The one caveat to these cheap fares for most is how restrictive they are and anything besides the seat itself is an added charge. … [Read more...] about How I Flew the Family to Colorado for $225 WITHOUT Points
Same Spending, But More Points
What if I told you that you were missing out on thousands and thousands of free points every single year? No, I am not talking about another credit card sign up bonus, nor I am discussing more flying. Anytime you purchase something online, are you earning all the potential points you could? Most likely, you are earning the most points possible by putting the charge on the … [Read more...] about Same Spending, But More Points
Why I Didn’t Take the Direct Flight
Sometimes it’s hard to decide between the direct flight and a connecting one on an airline your loyal too or between the direct flight and the more budget-conscious option. On a recent trip to Southern California, the airline I am loyal to, and wanted to fly to maximize a free ticket thanks to its Companion Pass, was offering both direct flights and connecting flights from … [Read more...] about Why I Didn’t Take the Direct Flight
