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Credit Card Points are a great way to lessen the out of pocket cost when you travel. Most major credit card issuers allow you to transfer credit card points to airline and hotel partners. This is the best way to get outsized value from your points that you have.  If you’re new to credit card […]

The summer travel season is fast approaching. Many people will be flying to their destination. If you are one of those people, I do know that you want to try to find the best deal that you can on your flight. Prices of flights change all of the time. It can be hard to find

In the summer of 1982, I rode the Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway to the top of Pikes Peak with my mom, dad and my brother Barry. I was a spry 17 years old at the time. Oh, to be young again.  I have fond memories of that experience. So, when my wife

One of my favorite things to do when traveling is to drive on roads that are breathtaking. For example, UT 128 outside of Moab, UT is one of those roads. One of the most iconic and scenic roads that you can drive in the United States is Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park. Along this

Bugs Bunny used to say, “I knew I should have made a left turn at Albuquerque.” Unlike Bugs Bunny, if you are reading this article, you are not wanting to make a left turn at Albuquerque but you are looking to visit Albuquerque. The only problem is that you don’t know what to do in

There are many different travel essentials in the market that can help you make your travels more comfortable or easier in some way. It doesn’t matter if you are flying, driving, cruising, or taking a bus or train, this list has something to help you stay hydrated, more organized, entertained, more comfortable, looking and feeling

Choosing the best hotel credit card for you can be a game-changer. Hotel credit cards offer many benefits that enhance your travel experience and can save you money. It doesn’t matter if you’re a business traveler, a family planning your next vacation, or an adventurer exploring new destinations, the right hotel credit card can unlock

My wife and I visited Great Sand Dunes National Park in August and we were both captivated by the park’s stunning beauty. We weren’t only in awe of the massive windswept dunes but we enjoyed the backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.  In this post, I share what we did in the park, where

You want to go to Yellowstone National Park for a couple of days but you aren’t sure how to plan a Yellowstone itinerary for that length of time. I know that it can seem daunting but you don’t have to worry since I have you covered.  This past summer my wife, Tonya, and I spent

Are earning and using credit card points for travel worth it? I would answer that question with a resounding yes. For example, my wife and I were able to use credit card points to book 14 nights at hotels and 8 one way flights for a total of $155 on a 17 day trip this