When we drove home from Key West, our original plan was to leave early and visit the Morikami Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach and then go to dinner at Mai-Kai in…
Hotels
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HotelsTips and TricksTravel
Resort Fees And Parking Fees And Taxes, Oh, My! Choosing A Hotel In Las Vegas
by joehegby joehegI’m well into planning mode for our big trip to the Southwest, which means I have to start researching hotels. I love the planning of trips almost as much as…
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Credit CardsHotels
Why I’m not going to bite at the 100,000 point AMEX Hilton Surpass card offer.
by joehegby joehegWhen I was at work this week, my travel news feed was full of these headlines. Best ever offer on Amex Hilton cards: Up to 100k + free weekend night!…
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Credit CardsNewbies (& those who don't travel often)Points & Miles
Want To Earn More Points & Miles? Here’s How To Know What Kinds To Get
by joehegby joehegBefore you start earning miles and points from your credit cards, it’s really important to know what type of points you’re earning. There are several types of reward miles/points that…
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Discounts & SalesHotelsPoints & Miles
I Purchased 120,000 Holiday Inn (IHG) Points – Here’s Why…
by joehegby joehegFor me, the goal of the miles and points game is to get Sharon and I the best travel experience for the money we spend. So then why did I just go…
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Credit CardsHotelsPoints & Miles
Why is everyone so excited about the Starwood American Express card right now?
by joehegby joehegNOTE: The offer mentioned in this post is no longer available. Click on the links in the article for the current available offers. I follow my fair share of websites…
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HotelsNew York City
Hotel Review: Fairfield Inn & Suites New York Manhattan/Central Park
by joehegby joehegI have my list of hotels where I usually stay in New York. This stay was different. I was going to see the screening of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and the…
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HotelsTips and TricksTravel
The Problem With Hotel Thermostats (And What To Do About Them)
by joehegby joehegI know I’m not the only one to ask if it feels warm in a hotel room after checking in. You arrive after a day of traveling and get to…
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HotelsPoints & Miles
My Rookie Mistake: The Tale of Two Hotel Stays in Fort Lauderdale
by joehegby joehegI made one of the most rookie mistakes on a recent hotel stay and I ended up paying for it, with cash. We needed a one night stay in Fort…
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AirlinesHotelsPoints & Miles
How I Earned More Delta Miles For My Dinner & Hotel Than For My Flights
by joehegby joehegOne of the important things to know about collecting miles and points is unless you’re a frequent business traveler, you’re not going to earn enough miles for that bucket list…