by Patti | May 4, 2021 | Deals, Tips
Although I’ve found Global Entry (which also includes TSA Precheck) well worth the $100 application fee, when I renewed my Global Entry I was able to get Global Entry for free. It is easy to get Global Entry and TSA Precheck for free – including many...
by The Travel Sisters | Apr 19, 2021 | Family Travel, Travel Gifts and Gear, Travel Tech
Need gift ideas for moms that like to travel? We have put together a list of the best travel gifts for mom (for every budget) that she will use whether she is traveling right now or dreaming about travel at home. These are great gifts for moms who travel whether for...
by Patti | Apr 11, 2021 | Credit Cards, Deals, Ultimate Rewards
As most of you know Chase periodically offers the opportunity to earn points for referring some of its credit cards through the Chase refer-a-friend program. Chase offers a referral bonus for the Chase Sapphire Preferred card. Chase increased the sign up bonus on the...
by The Travel Sisters | Apr 7, 2021 | Credit Cards, Hyatt
Following is a guide on how to earn Hyatt points. Obviously you can earn Hyatt points for staying at Hyatt hotels, but here are some other ways to get Hyatt points that you might not be aware of. How to Earn Hyatt Points Transfer from Chase Ultimate Rewards Points...
by Matilda | Apr 6, 2021 | Family Travel, Trip Reports
Visiting a bunny cafe in Japan a few years ago was a trip highlight so when Cuddle Bunny opened in Chicago, I had to check it out. My kids didn’t need any coaxing to join me for some bunny snuggles and gleefully requested we visit on Easter Sunday. Booking...
by The Travel Sisters | Apr 5, 2021 | Credit Cards, Deals
Wondering what is the best credit card for streaming services? There are several credit cards that will earn you extra points for streaming services. Instead of earning 1 point for each $1 spent, these credit cards earn anywhere from 3-6X times the points per dollar...
by The Travel Sisters | Mar 25, 2021 | Credit Cards, Deals
Wondering what is the best 0% APR credit card? If money is tight right now, this is a great time to consider cards that will earn you a welcome bonus PLUS that you can use for new purchases without having to pay interest for 12 months or more. If you need to keep a...
by Matilda | Mar 24, 2021 | Family Travel, Southwest, Tips
Many people either love or hate flying Southwest Airlines because of its unique boarding process and open seating policy. While it can be stressful having to hustle to get a good seat on Southwest Airlines, I’ve found that with a few simple strategies that...
by Patti | Mar 24, 2021 | Tips
Is it time to renew your Global Entry? If you applied for Global Entry approximately 4 to 5 years ago, below is a guide with everything you need to know about how to renew your Global Entry including the cost (and how to get it for free), how long it takes and a step...
by The Travel Sisters | Feb 24, 2021 | Tips
We have had a few readers ask us how long does it take to get Global Entry because they applied months ago and have still not been conditionally approved. While the answer varies from person to person, it is clear that the average Global Entry processing time has...
