One of the best ways to find travel deals is to see what other people are doing. We’re kicking off our roundup of travel tips this week! My inspiration right now is from the value of a bump, destinations with…
New IHG Point Breaks Summer 2017: 5,000 Point Hotel Rooms
The newest IHG Point Breaks hotels will be bookable today! Every 3-4 months IHG hotels rolls out their PointBreaks list. You can book a room for 5,000 points per night at any of the hotels on the list. The newest…
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort There are a lot of hotels to choose from in Orlando! When we visited last time, our first stop was at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort. I’m planning our return trip this year and…
TSA Precheck for Children and Families
Our home airport is Chicago O’Hare. There are two smaller airports closer to home, but in reality, we almost always end up flying out of O’Hare. Chicago is busy and the security lines are long. That’s where TSA precheck comes…
Legoland Free Kids Ticket When You Buy an Adult Ticket
Legoland is offering a free child admission when you purchase a full price adult ticket. I’m a huge fan of discount tickets, buy one get one free tickets, and free kids tickets! Since we are headed back to Orlando this…
Why Universal Studios On-Site Hotels are Actually a Great Deal
Riding the Sky Seuss Trolley at Universal Studios Universal Studios On-Site Hotels Now that we covered how we got our discount tickets to Universal Studios here’s the lowdown on how the hotel situation works. My default hotel stay is redeeming…
Visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios with Discount Tickets
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios We returned to Orlando last summer to visit Harry Potter World at Universal Studios. Going to a theme park in Orlando isn’t cheap, whether it’s Disney World or Universal Studios. Starting…
How to Maximize the IHG Accelerate Promotion
Every quarter IHG rolls out a hotel promotion, specifically targeted to each person. Each and every quarter I calculate whether or not it makes sense to take part in the promotion and if it lines up with our travel plans.…
Points Family Travel Spinoff
You found us! We’re excited to launch the new Points Family site. Points Family was created as a spinoff from the Travel channel at My Dollar Plan. Going forward My Dollar Plan will continue to focus on retirement, taxes, investing…
Studying Abroad Advantages and Disadvantages: Is it Worth the Cost?
Advantages and Disadvantages of Studying Abroad Studying abroad can allow you to see the world and create memories that will last a lifetime. But there are also drawbacks to consider before you head out as well. Many feel that you…