One of the biggest challenges of traveling with a small child is dealing with a car seat. You can bring one for an entire trip, but then you might wind up dropped off at some hiking trail with a car seat in tow. You can bring it to use just for some of your trip, …
We recently spent a long weekend in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The city is jam packed with history, as you would expect from the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas. In this post, we share what Santo Domingo is like, what there is to do there, and how you can plan a perfect …
Toward the end of last year, I decided I was sick of packing, unpacking, and repacking for the number of short trips I go on. This was near the end of the holiday season, when visits to Chicago, Iowa, upstate New York, and Disney World in a matter of weeks had really started to wear …
In this post, I’ll be providing ongoing examples of how I’m using the Saks Fifth Avenue credit on my American Express Platinum Card. We’ll start with some basics about the card and credit before diving into specifics. Read on to learn more about the Amex Platinum Saks credit! The Amex Platinum (Briefly) The American Express …
Spirit Airlines is a low-cost airline that offers a cheap bare-bones product, and then serves up multiple options to pay more for added services and conveniences. One of those upsells is the Big Front Seat. In this post, we’ll explain exactly what these seats are, who they’re best for, and whether we think they’re worth …
In this post, we’ll discuss the ins and outs of flying Spirit Airlines with a baby (which we’ve done many times). Whether you’ve already booked a flight or you’re considering Spirit as the best option for your trip with a little one, we’ve got you covered with what you’ll need to know to prepare for …
In this post, we’ll give you all the details for how you can see the Saks Fifth Avenue light show for yourself.
I recently had the pleasure of seeing The Nutcracker in New York City for the first time. As a lifelong fan of the ballet, I was so excited to see it performed by the New York City Ballet to George Balanchine’s iconic choreography. In this post we’ll cover everything you need to know to plan …
We recently took the opportunity to fly between Orlando International Airport and LaGuardia on Delta’s A321. The trip was in Delta Comfort+ one direction and Main Cabin the other. This post reviews the Main Cabin portion from MCO to LGA. Read on to see how our trip in Delta’s A321 Main Cabin went! Booking I …
I’ve got a new credit card for the first time in years! We’re clearly not professional churners, but I’ve had my eye on one card—the Amex Platinum—for a long, long time. Read on to see why I finally decided to make the switch to this card, how the upgrade went, and what I did immediately …