If you’ve ever searched flights within Europe, you know the thrill. You type in Dublin to Edinburgh, and up pops a Ryanair fare so low it feels like a typo. A 40-minute flight for $99.90? For our family of five, that’s about $500 to hop over to Scotland. Book it. That’s exactly what we did. …
This summer, our family pulled together a fairly last-minute trip to Ireland and Scotland — my husband and our recent college grad wanted to play golf, and our rising senior wanted to look at colleges. With just a quick stop planned in each country, we skipped the classic countryside itineraries entirely and set our expectations …
Getting There: Air France Business Class Because TSA wait times have been so unpredictable lately, we arrived at Dulles (IAD) well ahead of our departure — and I’m glad we did. The extra time gave us a chance to settle into the Air France lounge before the flight. I’d read mixed reviews online, but we …
Back in February, my husband received an email about a limited-time offer on the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Priority credit card — and it was too good to pass up. The deal: spend $5,000 in the first three months and earn 40,000 Southwest Rapid Rewards points plus a Companion Pass valid through February 28, 2027. …
On a recent trip with my daughter, I found myself scrambling to remember which card would get a guest into the airport lounge with me at no extra charge. It was a quick layover — just enough time for a quick snack before heading to the gate — and paying a guest fee wasn’t even …
Let me start with an important clarification: points are better than cash back if your goal is earning free (or nearly free) flights and hotel stays. If that’s not your thing, cash back is absolutely the better choice. But since you’re here, I’m guessing you want to learn how to make travel more affordable — …
Have you heard of Virgin Atlantic Math? No? That’s because I made it up! A few years ago, when I first started learning about Points & Miles, I bought my daughter a Dyson Airwrap for $600 — a big holiday surprise that I couldn’t wait to see her reaction to. But it turned out I …
