Tag Archives: points and miles

Visit the Arctic Circle in Finland Itinerary – 10 Days

If you enjoy cold weather, outdoor adventures, the snow and ice, then a trip to Finland is a must! There is so much to see and do in this beautiful country, and a week is a good amount of time to discover a lot of it! We did our best to outline some of the best places to see within this timeframe as well as tips and tricks we learned along the way.

We Spent 4 Hours with Wild Gorillas

Sitting with Wild Gorillas in the middle of Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest was never something we thought we would do, until we found a points deal to Nairobi, Kenya and so we thought…let’s put together another Africa trip!

JW Marriott Masai Mara Resort Review

Our trip to the Masai Mara in November 2025 was amazing! We got to stay right on the property boundary of the national park with the ability to walk on a bridge from our lodge, and hop in a safari vehicle to start our wildlife viewing game drives. Bonus to that, we stayed at this property for almost completely free due to Marriott Bonvoy points we had accumulated. You can do it too!

See Krampus and More at these European Christmas Markets

We don’t believe there is a more magical way to celebrate the holidays than at Christmas markets throughout Europe. Here are some of our favorites and highlights (and downsides) at each to help with your next Christmas market vacation!

Cloud Forests & Hot Springs in Costa Rica

So many people visit the beaches of Costa Rica, and while they are stunning, the inland destinations of cloud forests, hot springs, volcanoes and jungles are, in our opinion, hidden gems! Explore the itinerary below for some ideas for your next trip!

One Week on the Edge of Europe & Asia – Discover Turkiye

Where in the world can you find a place that resides in two continents? That destination is Turkiye. While this country may be unexpected for some and “out there” for others – we hope this itinerary will shed light on the magic, beauty, and kindness of the people in Turkiye and why it should be on your bucket list if it isn’t yet!

How We Flew Business Class On Points

Ahhhh…business class flights, it is something my husband and I have always dreamed of but never felt like we could afford. These flights can cost upwards of $10,000 per person (sometimes more!). That can really rack up a total trip cost when you add those to your plans (and most of cannot afford this kind of travel budget!).