As Americans set out across Europe for the first time in years, I returned to Iceland last week for the first time since 2018 wondering how it would compare. At […]
The Best Hotels on the Las Vegas Strip You Can Book with Points
There was a time when getting a free night using points & miles on the Las Vegas Strip was a tall task, if not impossible. But that’s changed. Thanks to […]
Thrifty Traveler’s Guide to Lisbon, Portugal
With one visit, you’ll fall in love with Lisbon. The capital of Portugal is a massive, hilly city that feels much cozier than any major urban hub of its size. […]
Explore for Less: Master Guide to Camping in Kauai, Hawaii
A few years back, I worked some points magic and booked a dream trip to Hawaii for free – two round-trip tickets for 30,000 points each. But the thriftiness didn’t stop […]
All the Top Things to Do in Dublin, Ireland
Now’s the time to head for Ireland. For starters, it’s cheap. As flights to Europe have dropped to rock-bottom lows, the Emerald Isle is getting a lot of love – […]
The Best Ski Resorts for a Trip this Ski (or Snowboard) Season
Winter is coming. And while that’s enough to make many shiver, it means something else to avid skiers and snowboarders like you and I: It’s almost time to hit the […]
All the Can’t-Miss Things To Do in Florence, Italy
Between Rome, Venice, Milan, and the Amalfi Coast, it’s hard to know where to begin in Italy. But Florence should be on every travelers’ list for a trip to Italy. […]
3 Spooky Places in the U.S. for a Haunted Halloween Getaway
Halloween is just around to corner. Too old for trick-or-treating? Been through the haunted houses in your town? We’ve rounded up a list of the spookiest cities in the U.S. […]
How to Plan a National Parks Road Trip in Montana and Wyoming
You can see all three of Wyoming and Montana’s thrilling, wild National Parks with one perfectly planned road trip. Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Grand Teton National Park […]
Berchtesgaden, Germany: More Than Just a Day Trip
Berchtesgaden is a quaint, quiet pocket of southeastern Germany, and it’s one of our favorite places in the world. With beautiful mountains, lakes, picturesque nearby towns, and beer gardens, what’s […]
Strawberry Hot Springs in Steamboat, CO: A Must-See (& Must-Soak)
No matter whether you’re skiing in the winter or hiking in the summer, a trip to Strawberry Hot Springs better be at the top of your list for a trip […]
The Best Day Trips from Seattle: Hike, Island Hop & Explore
From Pike Place Market to the Space Needle, there is plenty to see and do in Seattle. But if you’ve got a few extra days in the area, get a […]