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Free Airline Credit: When to use it?
I can’t remember ever earning free airline credit. I’m always too eager to get home to forfeit my seat. But earlier this year, we had an opportunity too good to pass up.
We were flying home from my first ever cruise. The airlines asked for people to give up their spots for $250. We were not interested. Home was calling! Then it got up to $500. I was tempted, but I knew Matt was eager to get home. Finally, $750! At that point, I didn’t care how much Matt wanted to get home. It was only Saturday, and we didn’t have anything until school on Monday.
I told Matt … Read More
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Crafting a Vacation Vision: Where Will You Go?
One of the ways my family and I savor time together is by going on several vacations a year. We’ve figured out what works for us. For example, we like going on mini-adventures each day. Staying in comfortable AirBnBs that feel relaxing is our preferred way. We like access to water. We prefer quiet to noise. Matt needs space to run. I need warm weather. We need at least a queen sized bed. Two bedrooms is a must. We ideally like to reconnect with old friends while traveling. But every family’s process for crafting a vacation vision is different. Therefore, I put together some guiding questions, in case it’s helpful … Read More
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Should I Go on a Cruise? The Pros and Cons of Cruising
I tried to encourage Tate to take his heavy binoculars out of his backpack before we left for the cruise; I’m so glad he insisted I’ve always wanted to go on a cruise. When I was in high school, I was all set to go on my first cruise with my whole family—a gift from my grandparents to celebrate my graduation. By a twist of fate, I ended up winning a trip to England through Parade, thereby missing the cruise (and prom).
After the big family cruise I missed in high school, my family continued going on cruises every couple of years—always over Thanksgiving Break. By that time, I … Read More