Written by Miles For Family @ BoardingArea
One of my immediate family members tested positive for Covid just before Christmas. Yes, it was a surprise to us. We had definitely let our guard down since we were all vaccinated (and my husband and I both got our boosters). The rest of us tested nega…
Category: Family Travel
Turning Expired Hyatt Awards Into Points, Tips for Volunteering to Bump and More
Written by Miles For Family @ BoardingArea
World of Hyatt Offering Extensions and Points for Expiring Awards: If you have unused Hyatt awards that will expire on Dec 31, you must read this post One Mile at a Time. Both Leana and I were able to get 2000 total points (500 for each award) for our …
Saying Goodbye To The Middle Seat
Written by Pizza in Motion @ BoardingArea
Alas, if this was only an article about the dreaded worst seat on the plane going away. Instead, it’s a bit of a sad day as we say goodbye to a column that’s been a part of my weekly required reading for over a decade. The Middle Seat is a weekly colu…
Cruising Is Turning Into a *%!# Show Right Now, Thinking of Backup Travel Plan
Written by Miles For Family @ BoardingArea
See our Advertiser Disclosure and Editorial Note here. Back in October, I took a calculated risk by going on a Disney Cruise with my daughter. Due to DCL’s protocols which included vaccine requirements, masks indoors, mandatory PCR tests the day before…
No, You Are Not Crazy to Change Your Travel Plans due to Omicron
Written by Miles For Family @ BoardingArea
See our Advertiser Disclosure and Editorial Note here. A few days ago, Nancy has published a post on how she has decided to cancel an upcoming stay in a resort with an indoor water park. The logic was sound, and I would have done the same thing. She w…
Using Points to Travel to the US Open Tennis Championships
Written by Miles For Family @ BoardingArea
See our Advertiser Disclosure and Editorial Note here. I have a teenage son who is obsessed with tennis. He loves playing it, watching it and talking about it nonstop. In my family, the love of tennis started with just one kid, but now it has spread to…
Should I Just Cash Out My Merrill+ Points?
Written by Miles For Family @ BoardingArea
See our Advertiser Disclosure and Editorial Note here. Like many of our readers, back in 2016 I signed up for Merrill+ Visa Signature card. I won’t go into all the details, since the offer hasn’t been available for sometime. Basically, the biggest app…
Yes, I Changed my Travel Plans Due to Omicron
Written by Miles For Family @ BoardingArea
See our Advertiser Disclosure and Editorial Note here. I realize that there are many different and strong opinions on the state of the pandemic. Right now, people range from “stay at home” to “don’t do anything differently” and everything in between. F…
Most Anticipated Hotel Openings of 2022, aha! Flight Review and More
Written by Miles For Family @ BoardingArea
Most Anticipated Hotel Openings of 2022: See this list of upcoming hotels on TPG. I don’t have plans for any of these new places, but it’s nice to look. SimplyMiles and the Deal of the Year: If you’ve been following other blogs this week, you have prob…
It’s a New (Disney) World: Genie+ Is A Mess & Other Hot Takes From My Most Recent Trip
Written by Miles To Memories @ BoardingArea
I just completed a visit to Epcot with MtM Diamond members. Here’s my Disney World update including observations from the recent trip!
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Cheers and Jeers: School Calendar Revealed
Written by Miles For Family @ BoardingArea
See our Advertiser Disclosure and Editorial Note here. Earlier this week, my kids’ school district published the approved calendar for the 2022-2023 school year. I’m happy that the school board approved the calendar an entire month earlier than they di…
The Highs and Lows of Booking our Award Flights to Montenegro and Switzerland
Written by Miles For Family @ BoardingArea
See our Advertiser Disclosure and Editorial Note here. Right now, planning any international trip is challenging, to put it mildly. The rules can change on a whim, and a country can close to outsiders with literally a day’s notice. Nevertheless, I hope…
Interview with a Professional Travel Award Booker
Written by Miles For Family @ BoardingArea
See our Advertiser Disclosure and Editorial Note here. Recently, I met a local miles and points enthusiast who lives in my same town. She also happens to be a professional travel award booker. I had so many questions for her, and I think our lunch last…
Back to Travel: Keeping the Family Safe
Written by Jake Redman @ modhop.com
Worried about keeping the kids safe while you travel? Let’s take a look at some of the things that you can do for added protection when you’re away from home. Here are some considerations when looking to add safeguards for family trips. On Their Devices It’s great […]
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Written by Modhop @ BoardingArea
Worried about keeping the kids safe while you travel? Let’s take a look at some of the things that you can do for added protection when you’re away from home. Here are some considerations when looking to add safeguards for family trips. On Their De…
Using my IHG Free Night Certificate in Europe
Written by Miles For Family @ BoardingArea
See our Advertiser Disclosure and Editorial Note here. My husband and I each own two credit cards that give us a free night annually (after paying the card’s annual fee). Those cards are the Hyatt and IHG co-branded Chase cards. Usually, we get good va…
Cheap Frosty for a Great Cause, The Tradeoff We Make on International Business Class Flights and More
Written by Miles For Family @ BoardingArea
A Year of Frosty Treats for $2 at Wendy’s: This has nothing to do with miles and points, yet I feel compelled to share it. The money supports one of my favorite causes, adoption. See this post on Michael W. Travels. The Tradeoffs We Have to Make Spend…
Reminder: Check Your Email for Flight Change Notifications
Written by Miles For Family @ BoardingArea
See our Advertiser Disclosure and Editorial Note here. The great thing about booking award flights 11 months in advance is that (usually) award availability is better. And, you can start to plan the rest of your trip, knowing that your flights are alre…
A Tale of the Last Expiring IHG Certificate
Written by Miles For Family @ BoardingArea
See our Advertiser Disclosure and Editorial Note here. Like many of you, my family had a ton of hotel certificates that needed to be used up before the end of this year. I’m happy to say that by fall I’ve worked my way through all of them. Well, all ex…
Great Stocking Stuffers for Travelers
Written by The Travel Sisters @ BoardingArea
The best stocking stuffer ideas for travelers this year.
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