Welcome to an extension of my backyard! My mom likes to say we live “across the street” from the park and she’s right, all it takes is a quick trip across the Overseas Highway. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park may only be few minutes away from me, but even for everyone living in or visiting…
Let’s have a local reality check: a weekend in the Florida Keys can easily cost more than a week in Europe. Between the $50-a-night resort fees and $18 cocktails, your bank account can take a hit before you even reach Mile Marker 0. As a local and a Points & Travel Strategist, I see visitors overpay every…
When I first got into credit cards, I had no idea what I was doing with points. When I got an email for a special offer on Apple gift cards, I went for it thinking it was a good deal to take the sting out of buying a new iPhone. Little did I know that…
How was I going to get home from rural Türkiye? It’s a long way to Miami, and I definitely want to do it in comfort. Even better if I can get all my connections on one itinerary. Thanks to the Star Alliance carriers I was able to make it happen, almost all in business class,…
As the year winds down, most people are focused on spending money—buying gifts, booking travel, and preparing for the holidays. However, financially savvy travelers know that the end of the year isn’t just for spending; it is the strategic “Golden Hour” for credit card applications. Opening a premium credit card in December can unlock outsized…