Tag: Tips

April 2019: Los Cabos Planning – Final Logistics

Matthew Jucius

Since we were renting a car we knew we wouldn't need to figure out any public transport logistics. That would hopefully simplify things and the hotel had free self parking as well. Even with a car, we still needed to figure out where to go and how to get there. As always we were going… Continue reading April 2019: Los Cabos Planning – Final Logistics

April 2018: London – Pre-Trip Uncertainty

Matthew Jucius

We had made our reservations the previous summer and were really looking forward to the trip. As April began the reality of the trip being so close started ramping up our excitement. About a week before we left, our youngest got sick. The Family BugThere's always some flu or cold bug going around school and… Continue reading April 2018: London – Pre-Trip Uncertainty

The Value of Travel Goals

Matthew Jucius

Outside of winning the lottery, setting travel goals is the most effective way to make your dream vacation a reality! While achieving your dream vacation doesn't require wading into the points and miles hobby, it can certainly speed things along and make it better, longer, and/or more luxurious than you would otherwise have thought! Becoming… Continue reading The Value of Travel Goals

Christmas 2018 Planning – Cruise Packing

Matthew Jucius

Since this was our first cruise we had absolutely no idea what to expect. The amount of storage in our room was unknown. We were unsure what temperatures to prepare for either. Leaving NYC in December, we expected cold, but wasn’t sure how much time we’d expect to spend outside and how sheltered the outdoor… Continue reading Christmas 2018 Planning – Cruise Packing

New Years Eve Marriott Mattress Run

Matthew Jucius

I've talked a lot about status and the quick trips I've documented so far have all been with Marriott because we have elite status with the chain. It's probably time to dig into some details of the status we have and why we've been staying exclusively in Marriott hotels recently. What level of status do… Continue reading New Years Eve Marriott Mattress Run