The only thing better than saving money on vacation is finding free things to do on vacation. Forget spending your entire travel budget on overpriced tourist attractions, pricey admission tickets, and expensive events. If you do a little research before…
11 Free Things To Do in Chicago
Find free things to do at your destination! No matter what the destination is, travel is a wonderful experience. It’s a chance to see the world outside of your own backyard, have fun, relax, create memories with family and friends,…
5 Budget Friendly U.S. Destinations off the Beaten Path
Traveling outside of your home country can be a great experience. Whether you’re studying abroad or visiting a foreign place with your family, it’s nice to get an experience you can’t get at home. However, in many cases, traveling outside…
How Many Frequent Flyer Miles Do You Need to Fly for Free?
How Many Frequent Flyer Miles Do You Need to Fly for Free? My husband and I are avid travelers. Paul and I met in Japan and carried on a long distance relationship 7,000 frequent flyer miles away, and then just…
New Hyatt Promotion Summer 2017: 10% Back on Award Stays
Hyatt just announced their new summer promotion for 10% off award travel! The Hyatt promotion is part of the World of Hyatt. The Hyatt Gold Passport program was renamed to the World of Hyatt earlier this year. Hyatt rewards are…
Visit the National Parks for an Affordable Yet Memorable Vacation
Visiting the National Parks National Parks are not only a wonderful treasure of this country – but they are also a budget-friendly way to plan a trip like no other. There are more than 400 national parks all over the…
9 Tips to Save Money on Vacation
I took the kids to New York City for a few nights recently. New York has a well deserved reputation for being an expensive place to visit. While this is true I found many ways to save on our trip…
7 Free Things to Do in Las Vegas
Free Things to Do in Las Vegas Traveling to a new place is a one of the most unforgettable experiences you can have in your life. But we all know that vacations can be expensive. That is exactly why I’ve…
14 Universal Studios Tips and Tricks for Your Family Vacation
Universal Studios Orlando We’re busy planning our return trip to Universal Studios, and specifically the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Our kids loved their visit last year; all three even said they preferred Universal in the choice between Disney vs…
New Q2 IHG Accelerate Promotion: Register and Maximize
It’s time for the new quarterly IHG hotel promotion! I recently discussed How to Maximize the IHG Accelerate Promotion by calculating whether or not it makes sense to take part in the promotion and if it lines up with our…