Month: August 2019
164 posts
Review: Talbott Hotel Chicago
After a night at the nearby Thompson, I decided we should try a 2nd new Hyatt brand: The Talbott Hotel Chicago, a Joie de Vivre property. Here's my review:
The Best (and Cheapest!) Way to Visit the Eiffel Tower
Heading to the City of Lights and its most iconic feature? This is the best way to visit the Eiffel Tower. And also the cheapest!
How Social Media has ruined the way you travel
What determines where you want to travel? Do you feel the pressure to post pictures on social media? Do you think bloggers should write more about how they feel as opposed to just writing about how to get to a particular place?
Places I Want to Return To
The whole point of collecting points and miles is to travel to places old and new. Here are some of the places I want to return to.
Another First/Business class flight sale I can’t avail of
I have mentioned before that I generally travel solo, which means when airlines have a sale where two…
Learning to Travel at Kid Pace
Traveling with kids is very different than traveling solo or as a couple. Here are some of the adjustments I've had to make over the past couple years.
A Father-Son Chicago Weekend: Day 2
After a first day spent at the Shedd Aquarium and eating the most amazing Chicago deep-dish pizza, we were ready to tackle Day 2 in the Windy City.
Did This Airline Phone Rep Just Lie to Me?
After successfully booking an award flight to Hawaii, taking advantage of the Hawaii sweet spot, a 2nd request called my agent's truthfulness into question.
The business credit card you should get & keep long term
I often write about optimal credit card strategy. You can earn a lot of miles and points by signing up for the correct credit card.
Chase World of Hyatt Card vs Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card
The World of Hyatt Card and the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card are two great mid-tier hotel cards from Chase. But one of them beats the other by a mile...