by The Travel Sisters | Apr 9, 2014 | Hilton
This morning Hilton HHonors announced on flyertalk some minor category adjustments which will become effective April 15, 2014. Their announcement is copied below: Effective 15 April 2014, 25 of our hotels and resorts (0.6% of our properties) will be increasing hotel...
by The Travel Sisters | Apr 1, 2014 | American Express, Credit Cards, Membership Rewards
American Express recently launched two new credits cards – the Amex EveryDay Credit Card and the Amex EveryDay Preferred Credit Card. These credit cards are a great addition for anyone that collects (or plans to start collecting) Membership Rewards® points. Both...
by The Travel Sisters | Mar 25, 2014 | Trip Reports
One of our favorite recent travel experiences was hugging a young panda at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, China. We were not aware that holding a giant panda was even allowed until we read about it while planning a trip earlier this...
by The Travel Sisters | Mar 24, 2014 | Marriott
Last week, Marriott Rewards announced their hotel reward category adjustments which will take effect for stays booked on or after April 8, 2014. These changes do not impact the number of points required per free night at a certain category of hotels, but many hotels...
by The Travel Sisters | Mar 23, 2014 | Southwest
Late last year Southwest announced that it will devalue Rapid Rewards redemptions on their Wanna Get Away fares. Starting March 31, 2014, Southwest will increase the cost of redeeming Wanna Get Away fares from 60 Southwest points per $1 worth of Wanna Get Away fares...
by The Travel Sisters | Feb 26, 2014 | Free Points/Miles
Ever since we discovered the many ways to earn miles and points about 18 months ago we have been able to take several almost free flights-most in international first or business class! Since we know some of our readers are new to points and miles, we thought it would...
by Matilda | Feb 20, 2014 | Pet Travel, Tips
In honor of my other favorite traveling companion, an eight-year-old Yorkie named Buddy, here are some quick tips for keeping your traveling pet safe and happy while on the road. Vet check Consult a vet before your pet’s first trip, a long trip or if there...
by The Travel Sisters | Feb 6, 2014 | Travel News
Soon it will be easier for most people to travel to India. Presently, in order to visit India, travellers from most countries need to apply for a traditional visa in advance. In a decision by the government of India, which is anticipated to be implemented by October...
by Patti | Jan 26, 2014 | Trip Reports
We visited Cuba legally on a people to people tour for one week in 2012. Most of our time was spent in Havana but we also briefly visited Playa Giron, Santa Clara and Cienfuegos. Following are the highlights of our trip as well as some tips for anyone thinking of...
by The Travel Sisters | Jan 15, 2014 | Hotel Reviews
We had a quick three day getaway to Los Cabos, Mexico. We really were impressed with Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Golf & Spa Resort and would definitely return. We visited the day after Thanksgiving and the resort was not occupied to capacity. ...
