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I was so excited. My Business Platinum Card® from American Express offers a $50 Hilton statement credit per quarter for purchases at any Hilton property. Even better, Rob and I each have the Business Platinum, meaning we had a cool $100 to spend on something fun. Naturally, I pictured us sitting at the gorgeous hotel bar, sipping
I’m writing this from the stunning Oceana Santa Monica, where I just scored an incredible two-night stay that would have cost $2,784—for free! And no, I didn’t even use points. Instead, I leveraged the Free Night Awards that come with mine and Rob’s Hilton Honors American Express Aspire® Cards. Why
One of the most valuable perks of being a Hyatt Globalist is the ability to share the benefits with others through Guest of Honor (GOH) awards. As a frequent traveler who maximizes points and status benefits, I’ve found these awards to be incredibly useful—especially when planning trips for my family.
This year marks a big shift for our family—our three kids all have new jobs in NYC, with two starting this summer. Because of their limited time off, our usual long and exotic December vacation is no longer an option. Instead, we have about four days to play with over
This past weekend, we stayed at the Park Hyatt Chicago for a quick getaway, and while the trip was lovely overall, we had one of those mornings where everything went hilariously wrong—but somehow, it worked out in the end. The Coffee Conundrum It all started when Rob decided to order
This past weekend, I enjoyed a somewhat spontaneous escape to Chicago, where I stayed at the luxurious Park Hyatt Chicago. It was quite an indulgent trip, but one that perfectly showcased the power of points and miles. The main reason for my visit? A Saturday night dinner at Oriole with
This January, I have an upcoming quick getaway to Chicago. With the usual expenses of flights, accommodations, and dining, it could quickly turn into a costly trip. But thanks to 28,000 American Airline Miles, I could cover our flights for much less than we would’ve spent otherwise. For both my
By KE A few months ago, I booked a trip to Ann Arbor to see my senior and catch the much-anticipated UMich/USC football game. I wasn’t the only one with this idea—friends from Chappaqua joined, making it a mini reunion! We had Points Mom and her husband, whose kids came
We just returned from Telluride. It was an amazing trip even if we needed more snow. (It snowed about 27 inches the day after we left and stranded us at the airport an extra day—really? ) Even though we flew for free to Telluride/Montrose, we needed to pay for the hotel,
When World Of Hyatt lowered the requirements in 2021 due to covid for Globalist status, I jumped! Now in my second year, I am still loving it. One of my favorite things about being a World of Hyatt Globalist, is the ability to book stays without having the points in
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