by Matilda | Jul 10, 2021 | Destinations
This is the time of year when many families take their summer vacation. If you are a fan of arts, culture and the great outdoors consider checking out Cedar City, Utah for your next family trip. With a convenient location to Southern Utah’s national parks, Cedar City...
by Matilda | May 24, 2021 | Family Travel, Trip Reports
While there is no shortage of fun things to do in Chicago with kids, not all are appropriate for that tricky toddler stage. Since we live in downtown Chicago, many of our favorite activities are also perfect for visitors looking to entertain their energetic and...
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 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 The Travel Sisters | Feb 21, 2021 | Tips
It can sometimes take months to find open Global Entry appointments in order to schedule your in person Global Entry interview. Due to high application volume and a large backlog due to past closures, some Global Entry enrollment centers do not have open interview...
