by The Travel Sisters | Jun 17, 2019 | Destinations, Hotel Reviews, Trip Reports
One our favorite experiences when visiting Japan was staying in a traditional Japanese ryokan near Jigokudani snow monkey park. If you are planning a trip to Japan and wondering if you should stay at a ryokan, here are a few things you need to know. What is a ryokan?...
by Patti | Jun 6, 2019 | Travel Tips
Was your Global Entry membership card lost, stolen or never arrived? Below is a guide on how to replace your lost Global Entry card based on my recent experience. When I renewed my Global Entry a few months ago, I never received my new Global Entry card but...
by The Travel Sisters | Jun 6, 2019 | Travel Tips
I love having Global Entry – not only has it shortened my time at passport control when flying back to the US but I love having TSA PreCheck. If like me you have renewed your passport since getting approved for Global Entry, don’t forget to...
by The Travel Sisters | May 28, 2019 | Hotel Loyalty Programs
Update: Here is a link to the newest IHG Points Breaks list. If you are a beginner to points and miles, one of the best values in points are IHG Rewards Club PointBreaks. This is a list of IHG hotels that in the past could be booked at only 5,000 IHG Rewards points a...
by Matilda | May 24, 2019 | Southwest Airlines, Travel Tips
Since I frequently fly Southwest Airlines, I rely on my time-tested strategies to make sure I get a good seat on every flight. One way to ensure a good seat on Southwest Airlines is to pay for Early Bird Check In. Nobody likes to spend any more money than they need...
by The Travel Sisters | May 20, 2019 | Destinations
Heber Valley, Utah is a perfect destination for year round activities. Here are some reasons to visit Heber Valley: Convenient Location Heber Valley is located in Utah less than 50 minutes from Salt Lake City and only 15 minutes from Park City. Since Salt Lake City...
by The Travel Sisters | May 4, 2019 | Credit Cards
Discover has released the 2019 5% bonus categories for the Discover card are there are a few good ones useful for everyday spending. **Update: Here is the current Discover 5% Cashback Calendar** Discover Cashback Calendar 2019 5% Bonus Categories The Discover card 5%...
by The Travel Sisters | Apr 25, 2019 | Credit Cards
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Varo. The opinions and text are all mine. Many of of our readers focus on earning miles and points to finance their travels, we think it is important to also save money for travel and life in general. We had...
by Patti | Apr 2, 2019 | Deals, Frequent Flyer Programs, Travel Tips
I originally wrote this post a few years ago right after booking my Singapore Suites flight, but have updated it to reflect recent changes made to Singapore Airlines award bookings. Flying Singapore Suites is considered one of the most aspirational flight experiences...
by The Travel Sisters | Apr 2, 2019 | Flexible Rewards, Hotel Loyalty Programs
One thing that I was worried about when the SPG-Marriott merger was first announced was that Marriott would get rid of the ability to transfer points to many different airlines. Fortunately, Marriott kept this feature and even added a few new airlines in addition to...
