2024-04-27 16:58
While it’s easy to get started (just signup for free), choosing the best hotel loyalty program can be pretty complex. Learn from our personal experience and decide which program is bes… Read More
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We’re recent empty nesters who just discovered travel hacking! Want to see how we’re making unforgettable memories traveling on points and miles? Come along with us as we learn how to travel for free, or at least on the cheap!
2024-03-10 20:15
Want to learn to travel for (almost) free? We got $8,052 of free travel last month from travel hacking with points and miles! Learn how you can travel more for less! January Monthly Update t… Read More
2024-03-07 17:50
After 20 free trips, we finally got to travel to the Bahamas and the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar! Reviews of this mega resort were mostly great so we had high expectations for our first trip to Nas… Read More
2024-02-23 03:01
Dreaming of a luxury vacation to the stunning Baha Mar resort but worried about breaking the bank? Zuzu & I found Baha Mar to be crazy expensive but also found plenty of practical ways t… Read More
2024-02-19 18:53
Want to learn to travel for (almost) free? Get inspired by what we did last month to earn and redeem points for free travel! December Monthly Update tl:dr December was a great finish to 2023… Read More
2023-12-29 02:40
Want to learn to travel for (almost) free? Get inspired by what we did last month to earn and redeem points for free travel! November Monthly Update tl:dr We flew home from one big trip in N… Read More
2023-12-15 00:04
While many blogs have complicated formulas to determine how much Hyatt points are worth, the real answer is… IT DEPENDS! Instead of coming up with another confusing average, here&rsqu&hell…Read More
2023-12-03 22:37
Want to learn to travel for (almost) free? Here’s how we got $8,096 of free travel in October 2023. October Monthly Update tl:dr We’re in the middle of our busiest stretch of lei… Read More
2023-11-27 23:13
While Zuzu and I usually travel for free by ourselves, we love group trips, even if it means paying for travel like normal people. On this 7 night trip, our total cost of $1581 was the most… Read More
2023-11-14 16:26
Want to learn to travel for (almost) free? Take inspiration from how we earn and redeem points! Here’s how we got $5,215 of free travel in September 2023. September Monthly Update tl:d… Read More
2023-11-02 22:23
Punta Cana airport has the most Instagram worthy lounge amenity we’ve ever seen. There’s a swimming pool overlooking the runway! And they just opened a second, much larger VIP lo… Read More
2023-10-10 02:08
As the trees in Maine were starting to change colors, Zuzu and I took a quick New England Fall road trip from Boston to Acadia National Park. Follow along as we explore the Northeast on this… Read More
2023-10-05 17:48
Want to learn to travel for (almost) free? Take inspiration from how we earn and redeem points! Here are the highlights of what Zuzu & I did in August 2023. August Monthly Update tl:dr W… Read More
2023-08-30 03:22
We love All Inclusive Resorts and we love the perks of being Globalists in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. But do Globalists get treated any better than normal guests at a Hyatt All Incl… Read More
2023-08-15 02:22
Want to learn to travel for (almost) free? Take inspiration from how we earn and redeem points! Here are the highlights of what Zuzu & I did in July 2023. July Monthly Update tl:dr July… Read More
2023-07-31 22:00
It’s thrilling to earn a huge welcome bonus on a new credit card. And it can be crushing to get denied for a credit card. That’s what happened to me. I recently applied for a Cha… Read More
2023-07-26 02:56
Ever had that moment of staring blankly at your closet, trying to de-code the resort dress code for your beach getaway? Since 2021, Zuzu & I have visited 16 beach resorts so we know the… Read More
2023-07-10 19:53
Wondering how We Get To Travel for (almost) free so often? It’s because Zuzu & I are earning and redeeming points every month. Even though we get to travel alot, we absolutely beli… Read More
2023-07-07 02:39
Choosing the best credit card can be a daunting task with so many options out there. But don’t worry! We’ve done the hard work for you! We’re Ross and Sandra (aka Zuzu), em… Read More
2023-06-03 16:17
When we visited the Bahamas, we flew in & out of the Nassau Airport. This airport was not only a great start to our vacation, it was even better when we departed! In my review of the Nas… Read More
2023-05-25 20:21
With a reputation as an expensive island, could we really take a luxury vacation to Nassau on a budget? Not to spoil this trip report but the answer is YES! Since we love to travel but can&r&hell…Read More
2023-05-24 02:48
What could be better than a tropical beach vacation? Free drinks, of course! After many vacations, here’s our list of the best drinks at all inclusive resorts. If you’re curious… Read More
2023-04-25 18:21
On our annual trip to NYC, we stayed at the new Grayson Hotel and had a good experience. This is our VERY comprehensive Grayson Hotel review so use the Table of Content links to jump ahead i… Read More
2023-04-13 22:58
Would you pay $277 to get $4,000 of free travel? I sure would! While most people pay taxes directly from their bank account, I paid a 1.85% fee to pay my taxes with a credit card. And we ear… Read More
2023-03-05 20:11
Want a worry-free vacation? Here’s why Zuzu & I think all-inclusive resorts are the ultimate vacation option. Once Zuzu (aka Sandra) & I finally started traveling, we found tha… Read More
2023-02-08 02:29
Here’s how Sandra (aka Zuzu) got $4,363 of free flights in just 11 months with the Southwest Companion Pass. In less than a year, Zuzu flew for free* with me on 10 Round Trip flights a… Read More
2023-02-05 04:02
In 2021, Zuzu & I decided that NOW was the time to travel and not wait until we’re retired. Learning how to use Hyatt points has been a critical part of our success. In this short… Read More
2023-01-18 05:23
I just got an offer to apply for the Farm Bureau Member Rewards MasterCard credit card. Since we take advantage of good credit card offers to get free travel, is the Farm Bureau credit card… Read More
2022-12-30 17:53
Fantastic stay at the brand new Hyatt Place Panama City Beach! Zuzu and I made a quick 2 night stay at this hotel that opened in late 2022, just months before our stay. Hyatt Place PCB Panam… Read More
2022-12-28 05:04
Since Zuzu & I have figured out how to get free luxury travel, I want to share what we’ve learned with you. Here’s my answer to reader Pat who emailed me about their credit c… Read More
2022-11-08 03:07
Is it better to rent a car through a credit card portal (like Chase or AMEX Travel)? Or is it better to rent directly through the rental car company? What about renting through an OTA websit… Read More
2022-11-02 19:55
You may have heard of Hyatt Ziva & Hyatt Zilara all inclusive resorts. Along with Secrets, Zoetry, Dreams, Breathless, Sunscape, Vivid and Alua, they make up Hyatt’s Inclusive Coll… Read More
2022-10-22 01:16
Have you ever been stunned by truly AMAZING customer service? As a Hyatt Globalist, My Concierge surpassed all expectations to make me feel like her most important customer. tl;dr My Hyatt C… Read More
2022-10-05 17:38
If you’re flying thru the Nashville Airport on American Airlines, the Admirals Club on Concourse C can be a great place to relax before your flight. What is the American Airlines Admir… Read More
2022-07-27 01:03
How did we get a $6,387 stay at the 5-star Andaz Maui for FREE? We redeemed 90,000 Hyatt points. Honolulu was great and cheap for us. Sandra (aka Zuzu) & I got a 5 night stay worth $2,37… Read More
2022-07-26 13:00
Looking for an all inclusive resort from a name you know? Hyatt has over 150 all inclusive resorts which are mostly in Mexico and the Caribbean. Zuzu & I hope to try them all! In this gu… Read More
2022-07-25 13:33
In 2022, the best food in the Nashville Airport is a huge improvement compared to my 1st trip thru BNA in 1989. Back in the day, there were no good places to eat in the Nashville airport. An… Read More
2022-07-10 22:32
It’s hard to believe how much we packed into a 3 night stay at the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort. Read on to learn more about our adventure at this luxury hotel. Andaz Maui Wailea Review… Read More
2022-07-10 02:27
A 4 night business trip took Zuzu & me to this massive glass skyscraper: the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Dallas. Hyatt Regency Dallas Downtown Review tl;dr Despite our big smiles with the… Read More
2022-06-07 19:23
We’ve stayed in Hyatt Place hotels many times, but never one like the Hyatt Place in Knoxville. tldr: Hyatt Place Knoxville Review What do you get when a 100 year old hotel in downtown… Read More
2022-06-07 19:22
Our little girl Kendall graduated from UT! We’ve lived in Knoxville and visited many, many times. This graduation trip to Knoxville let us experience a few things that we’ve neve… Read More
2022-06-04 23:14
On our stay at the Hyatt Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, we were blown away by what must be the best swimming pools in Hawaii! Andaz Maui Pools If you’ve read some of our trip reports tha… Read More
2022-05-18 19:04
The 2nd half of our holiday trip to NYC was two free nights at the Hyatt Andaz 5th Avenue, a 184 room hotel in Midtown Manhattan near Bryant Park. There was not really anything wrong with th… Read More
2022-05-14 05:48
A stay at the Volcano House Hotel in Volcano National Park was high on our list of things to do in Hawaii. Read our review of the hotel to see what was great and what was disappointing. Volc… Read More
2022-05-11 02:28
Sandra & I spent a quick night at the new Hyatt Centric in downtown Nashville and got to act like tourists in our hometown. Here’s what it was like. Hyatt Centric Nashville Review… Read More
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