I have always emphasized planning to get the best award redemptions and savings for your vacations. But what happens when your best friend plans a last-second weekend getaway to Vegas for his wife’s 50th? When missing the party isn't an option, you need to map out the options quickly or face a $5,000 weekend. This is precisely what happened to me this spring, but luckily … [Read more...] about Travel Lemonade: Hyatt Saved the Day for a Last-Minute Vegas Birthday Party
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Updates! Full Global Coverage Hotel Award Searching Service
Finding award availability can be a daunting task. With multiple loyalty programs, some have dynamic pricing while others have award charts, and comparing them to cash rates can be confusing. I have recommended people maximize online tools to reduce the time it takes to book, including a hotel award searching service such as Awayz by Odynn. What are the updates? Awayz by … [Read more...] about Updates! Full Global Coverage Hotel Award Searching Service
Is Disney World Genie+ Worth It?
I often go back and forth on whether paying for cutting-the-line services such as Disney World Genie+ is worth it. Years ago, I thought the then-fast pass was 100% worth it. However, last December, I wrote that my experience with Genie+ at Disney Land was not worth it. Because I did not think it was worth it during my time in California, I did not purchase Genie+ in … [Read more...] about Is Disney World Genie+ Worth It?
The Weekend Cruise… Would I Do It Again?
When I booked a weekend cruise, I did not know what to expect. Would I be too bored due to lack of ports of call? Would I be overwhelmed by too much to do in such a short period of time? At the end of the day, the most important question is, would I do it again? There are definitely aspects of cruising that I feel align best with weeklong trips, the bread and butter of … [Read more...] about The Weekend Cruise… Would I Do It Again?
Flying to a Cruise: Best Timing
Flying to a cruise is a precise art, at least for me. You do not want to be too early and wait around… but at the same time, being late could be a very costly mistake. Given that not all flights are on time, for some flying same-day is a big no-no, while others who are less risk-averse are happy to fly at the last minute. This was running through my brain as I booked … [Read more...] about Flying to a Cruise: Best Timing
