Story Archive

From Singapore to LA on Carnival Panorama

From Singapore to LA by way of Phu My, Kota Kinabalu, Manila, Guam and Honolulu.

Twelve Nights in Southeast Asia

A whirlwind tour of Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok on points.

How to Buy Stays

The best ways to book hotels when you don't have the points.

Northeast Roadtrip

Wrapping up visits to every state save one. Your move Alaska.

Spain and Portugal by Train

Taking the train from Barcelona, to Madrid, Badajoz, Lisbon and Porto.

Sailing from America to Spain's Gold Coast

From Norfolk to Barcelona by way of Ponta Delgada, Málaga and Alicante.

Cruising for "Free" on Repeat with Back-to-Back Cruises Out of NYC

Picking the two and a half worst weeks in Ohio to sail to the Caribbean on consecutive cruises.

Cleveland Arcade and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Who needs glam, glitz and the Ritz, when you can check in with due expediency at the Regency?

Driving South Sans Reservations: To Florida or Texas?

Closing on Hyatt Globalist, in a season with off-peak pricing and a 1,000 point per night promotion, time for a road trip.

Cruising for "Free" through the Panama Canal

Sixteen days aboard Carnival Spirit, from Seattle to New Orleans via Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia.

Great Plains Roadtrip Part 3: Route 66

Get your kicks on Route 66 with the best roadside attractions plus the best mine museum in the world and my favorite category 1 Hyatt.

Great Plains Roadtrip Part 2: The Western Expanse

Seeing all the sites out west: Rushmore, The Mammoth Site, Scott's Bluff, Garden of the Gods, Great Sand Dunes NP.

Great Plains Roadtrip Part 1: The North Road

Six states and 1600 miles, from Columbus to Teddy Roosevelt National Park ND, and every ball of twine between.

Points Guide to the Great American Road Trip

Save up to 30% on gas at every fill up.

Conventional Pittsburgh

A week at DrupalCon Pittsburgh in the south side Hyatt House on points.

Cruising for "Free" from Australia to Seattle

Twenty two days board Carnival Luminosa, from Brisbane to Seattle via New Caledonia, Fiji, Tahiti, Moorea and Hawaii.

Nine Nights in Maui for $16.80

Redeeming Wyndham for Vacasa and cashing in some American Airline miles.

Three Weeks to Globalist in Vegas

Earning Hyatt Globalist with a little help from lady luck and American Airlines.

Kitty Hawk and the Wyndham Beneath My Wings

Stacking my way to 83.3x points per dollar.

Moon Bound at the Artemis I Launch

Watching the biggest rocket since Apollo take flight and a visit to Canaveral

Relearning Las Vegas

Exploring the ups and downs of Sin City. Matchmaker, matchmaker comp me a meal.

Ellie's Artemis I Launch (Scrubbed)

Ellie and I travel to Florida to see the Artemis I launch.

Ellie's Great Adventure: Homeward Bound.

Ellie and I complete our 10,000-mile road trip driving up the gulf and back to Ohio.

Ellie's Great Adventure: Exploring the Southwest.

In the fourth leg, we drive out of California and into the southwest: Yosemite, Mojave, Grand Canyon and so much more.

Ellie's Great Adventure: Highway 1 and 101 to San Francisco.

In the third leg, Ellie and I take the most beautiful coastal drive in the country, stopping at a cheese factory along the way.

Ellie's Great Adventure: Northwest to Pacific.

In this second leg of our trek, we drive through many national parks through the northwest until we reach the Pacific.

Ellie's Great Adventure: The North Road.

Ellie and I kick off our 10,000-mile road trip by driving from Ohio to Devil's Tower in Wyoming.

Landing a "Free" Cruise without Gambling

Get a free cruise without really gambling.

Maximizing Free Cruise Offers

Get the most out of your free balcony, oceanview or inside cabin offer.

Advanced Credit Card Strategies to Maximize Rewards

Seattle, Cabo San Lucas, Putarenas, Panama Canal, Cartagenas, New Orleans.

Choosing Your First Two Cards

The right cards can save you thousands.

Intermediate Strategies to Level Up Your Credit Card Strategy

Seattle, Cabo San Lucas, Putarenas, Panama Canal, Cartagenas, New Orleans.

How to Buy Gas

Save money at the fuel pump.