We Leave Today Max and Jay
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Stay – A Review of The Slow in Canggu Bali
We have been meaning to go back to Bali and stay in Canggu but have been…
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Marriott Titanium Annual Choice Benefit: What We Chose and Why
As a Marriott Titanium member, you get to choose one Annual Choice Benefit before January 14…
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Plan: 3 Days in Porto Portugal
he last stop on our recent around the world trip this past November was Porto, Portugal!…
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Overtourism: Did “Eat Pray Love” Ruin Bali?
Last Updated: July 19, 2024 to fix formatting. Overtourism is becoming a problem in many tourist…
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Stay – A Review of The Guild, Tribute Portfolio in San Diego
The Guild is a new Category 6 Tribute Portfolio Hotel in downtown San Diego. Formerly an…
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The 7 Things We Love About Chicago Illinois
In this post, we share the 7 things we love the most about Chicago, a city…
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Stay – A Review of the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Overview: The Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach is a Marriott Bonvoy Category…
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Planning: 10 Tips for Visiting Vancouver
Last Updated: March 15, 2021 We love living in Vancouver and are proud to call this…
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Kauai Island in Hawaii – Where to Eat and Drink
Last updated: February 6, 2020 As we keep visiting Kauai, we will keep updating this list…
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Our Trip To Tokyo: 7 Things We Learned
Tokyo is one of the world’s greatest cities and planning a visit there can be challenging;…
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We Leave Today: The 2019 Recap
It’s been another busy year for us; working full-time while maximizing all the travel opportunities that…
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Stay: A Review of Dar Kandi Boutique Hotel in Marrakesh
Sometimes, you will travel somewhere just to stay at a certain hotel and other times, you…
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Visiting Marrakech in Morocco: 13 Tips
Last updated: March 1, 2023 Stop number 3 of 4 on our 6th around the world…
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Stay: Review of Casa Habita in Guadalajara
Formerly Casa Fayette, Casa Habita is a boutique hotel part of the Design Hotels brand affiliated…
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Visit Guadalara in Mexico: 10 Tips to Plan Your Trip
Tell people you’re going to Guadalajara and you might get some strange stares and even the…
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Trip Recap: Santa Fe New Mexico
Last Updated: April 19, 2020 After booking cheap flights on Alaska Airlines to ABQ – Albuquerque…
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Review: El Vado Motel in Albuquerque New Mexico
Last Updated on July 15, 2020. Initially posted on September 20, 2019. COVID-19 Update: At this…
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Stay: A Review of the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Last Updated: November 2022 The Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is a massive 1,310 room…
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Weekend Trip to Marfa in West Texas
Part of the fun of some of our trips is often ending up somewhere random and…
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Review: Alaska Airlines Lounge SEA-TAC North Satellite Terminal
Seattle-Tacoma Airport (SEA-TAC) is the 8th busiest US airport and commercial and cargo flights continue to…
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Tips: Planning a Trip to Vietnam
Last Updated: October 29, 2023 Located in the South China Sea, Vietnam is a great place…
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Review: Cattleack Barbeque Dallas Texas
Our philosophy when it comes to food is to seek out and sample the best a…
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Review: Texican Court in Irving Texas
Since our first stay at Lone Star Court in Austin, we’ve become fans of Valencia Group…
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Review: Sarasota Modern, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Sarasota Modern is a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott. Located in downtown Sarasota, it markets…
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Plan: A Layover at Toronto Pearson Airport
Last updated: November 23, 2019 Toronto Pearson International Airport is Canada’s largest airport and a major…
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Top 15 Destinations in 15 Years: Our List
We often get asked “What’s your favorite place out of everywhere you’ve traveled?” and it is…
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Indulge – Little Miss BBQ in Phoenix Arizona
We love barbecue and finding good barbecue in the Pacific Northwest is not that easy which…
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Review: Farmersdotter Air BnB Cawston British Columbia
Located about 4 hours away from Vancouver in Cawston, Farmersdotter is an organic garlic farm and…
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Should You Buy the Air Canada Weekend Flight Pass?
Flight passes are essentially pre-paid flight segments at a fixed cost that are offered by some…
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10 Things We Love About Portland Oregon
Last updated: September 2022 Portland in Oregon is one of our favorite cities to visit for…
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Plan – 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Booking Flights
Last updated: November 24, 2019 As easy as it can be to search for flights and…
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Priority Pass Restaurant at Sea-Tac: Floret by Café Flora
Last Updated: June 17, 2019 **Floret has once again left Priority Pass but we are keeping…
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Aircraft Update: Japan Airlines 767-300 SkySuites II for YVR-NRT Service in June 2019
If you are traveling to Tokyo from YVR – Vancouver International Airport, you have 3 non-stop…
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Plan – 5 Tips for Flying with Your Dog
Last Updated on January 18, 2021: In the last few years, airlines have been adapting their…
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4 Days in Cozumel – A Travel Guide
Cozumel is a Mexican Island in the Caribbean, just a short 30-45 minute ferry away from…
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Plan – Flying out of PAE – Paine Field on Alaska Airlines
Last updated: September 14, 2019 On March 4, 2019, Paine Field (also known as Snohomish County…
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24 Hours in Tijuana – A Guide
Last Updated October 22, 2023: Our information about crossing the border is now out of date…
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24 Hours in Tijuana – Stay: A Review of the K Tower Boutique Hotel
The K Tower Hotel is a Mexican boutique hotel located in Tijuana’s financial district. Located beside…
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24 Hours in Tijuana – Where to Eat
From low-key taco stands to modern and hipster’sih food truck gardens, and high end dining, you…
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24 Hours in Tijuana – The Craft Beer Scene
Perhaps due to its close proximity to San Diego, a pioneer in the craft beer movement,…
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Flight Review – Air Canada Signature Service 777 YYZ – Toronto to YVR – Vancouver AC 103
In spring of 2018, Air Canada upgraded their business class product by introducing “Air Canada Signature…
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Stay – Review of Le Germain Hotel Ottawa
Last Updated: December 14, 2019 Le Germain Hotel Ottawa is part of “Groupe Germain Hotels”, which…
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Stay – Review of the Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel
Last Updated: November 2022 ** No major editorial changes to our most recent stays in October…
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Visiting Europe: ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System)
Beginning in 2021, Canadians, Americans, and citizens from 59 other countries intending to travel for leisure…
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Hilton Honours Status Match – Is it worth it?
The Hilton Honours Status Match is accepting applications for a fast-track to either Gold or Diamond…
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How We Use Points for Hotels and Flights – Our Trip to the UAE, Maldives, Qatar, and Indonesia
If we’re lucky, once a year we get to go away for up to 3 weeks…
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Indulge – Indonesian Food in Ubud Bali
Ubud, Bali might be renowned due to Eat, Pray, Love for better or worse as it…
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Flight Review – Emirates First Class A380 LAX – Los Angeles to DXB – Dubai
We had so much fun on our last Emirates First Class trip that we decided to…
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Flight Review – New Emirates First Class 777 DXB – Dubai to MLE – Male
After our flight from LAX – Los Angeles to DXB – Dubai, we spent a few…
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Plan – 24 Hours in Doha
In December 2018, we decided to layover in Doha, Qatar for a little over 24 hours…
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Visiting Barbados: Pros and Cons
Last updated: March 2025 Originally Posted: February 14, 2019 Overview: Barbados is the most easterly island…
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Winter Travel Woes – 5 Tips to Mitigate Disasters
Winter is a time when many of us just want to get away from the cold…
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Stay – Review of the Sheraton Maui
In this post, we share a review of our stay in a renovated deluxe ocean front…
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Plan – Qatar Airways Business Class Review A350-1000 QSuites from MLE-DOH and 777 from DOH-DPS
Once upon a time, WestJet and American Airlines were partners, which mean that you could earn…
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Stay – Review of The Purist Villas in Ubud Bali
Last updated: August 18, 2023 The Purist Villas is a small boutique resort for couples, families,…
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Indulge – Where to Eat in Cozumel
Cozumel’s food scene isn’t as developed as Playa Del Carmen’s or Tulum, as a lot is…
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Getting to Cozumel by Ferry from Playa Del Carmen
As Canadians, we decided to fly on WestJet’s red-eye flight from YVR – Vancouver into CUN…
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Getting Around – Renting a Moped / Scooter on Cozumel Island
The island of Cozumel is about 10 miles wide and 30 miles long, which makes it…
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Stay – Review of Nihi Sumba
Last updated: July 26, 2019 Nihi Sumba, formerly known as Nihi Watu is an award winning…
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Plan: Choosing a Fare – Tips to Save Money and Earn Miles
As airlines change fare structures to drive profits, travelers are faced with many more decisions about which…
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Plan: Air Canada Status Challenge
Based on the flying we have planned for this year, we have signed up for the…
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Stay: Review of Al Maha Resort in Dubai
The first stop on our around the world trip included a stay at the luxurious and…
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Review: Our Maldivian Vacation at the Anantara Dhigu
The Maldives conjures images of white sand beaches dotted with palm trees, bright aqua ocean water…
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Plan: The Maldives on a $500 budget per day
The Maldives conjures images of white sand beaches dotted with palm trees, bright aqua ocean water…
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Review: Moxy Seattle Downtown
Updated: January 8, 2019 Moxy Hotels is a new brand in Marriott’s portfolio that was launched…
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Mileage Run: 36 Hours in New York City
Surprisingly, New York City is one of those places we’ve never been together and recently, we…
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Seasonal Travel Tips: Christmas Gifts in Carry-on
Last updated: December 15, 2019 Someone reminded me that Christmas is only 56 days away, which…
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World of Hyatt Cash and Points Devaluation Starting November 1, 2018
Recently, Hyatt announced changes to the World of Hyatt program with regards to points + cash…
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Travel Advisory: The Red Tide in Florida
Last Updated: March 6, 2023 We’ve been traveling to Florida together for over 10 years now…
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Review: American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts – Four Seasons Whistler Stay
We woke up bright and early on Saturday with anxiety that plagues those who live in…
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Planning a Hawaiian Vacation: Oahu vs Maui
Last updated: September 30, 2019 Hawaii is one of those destinations that tops the bucket list…
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Getting Sick while Traveling: Dos and Donts to Minimize the Risk
Last updated: November 2022 If you Google “how not to get sick when traveling”, you’re bound…
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72 Hours in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, the city where traffic never comes to a full stop is an…
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Tips to Maximize Hotel and Airline Points for Travel
When we talk about airline and hotel points, we often think back to our first around…
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Tips: How to Travel with a Toddler
As a child-free couple, it is a lot easier for us to pack and go on…
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Tips: Tubing the Comal River in New Braunfels Texas
Last Updated: May 6, 2021 Initially posted: August 15, 2018 River “toobing” or “tubing” in Texas…
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Review: Koloa Landing Resort, Kauai (Hawaii)
We have stayed at the Koloa Landing Resort in Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii twice in the last…
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Tips for OBF (Oregon Brewers Festival) in Portland Oregon
Last Updated: July 20, 2019. The Oregon Brewers festival (OBF) is a craft beer festival held…
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48 Hours in Penang
We visited George Town for the first time in 2010 as part of an around the…
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How We Use Points for Hotels and Flights – Our Trip to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka
We often get asked how we travel so much, use points, and score such great deals.…
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The Big Island of Hawaii – Where to Eat and Drink
Last updated: November 5, 2021 As we keep visiting the Big Island of Hawaii, we will…
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The Big Island of Hawaii – Kilauea Volcano and 5 Other Things You Need to Know
Last updated: January 8, 2020 Hawaii is a destination on many people’s bucket list and with…
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Review: The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, Big Island Hawaii
Last Updated in May 2019 Since it has opened, we had the chance to stay at…
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Best Places to Eat in Barbados: Restaurant Reviews by Region
Join us on a food tour of the island of Barbados! Part database and part food…
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Guide: Best Beaches in Kauai
Known as the “Garden Isle”, Kauai is geologically the oldest Hawaiian island, Over the years, Kauai…
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Mileage Run: 36 Hours in Phoenix
If you can handle the heat, you may want to consider a weekend getaway to the…
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Destination Guide to Oahu: Waikiki and Beyond
As perpetual sun chasers, Oahu has become our most visited destination for trips ranging from 24-72…
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Where to Eat and Drink on Oahu in Hawaii
Last updated: October 8, 2019 In this post, we will share our favorite places to eat…
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Getting Around on Oahu in Hawaii: Should you rent a car?
Last updated: November 30, 2022 When we visit the island of Oahu in Hawaii, we usually…
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Where to Stay on Oahu: Waikiki and Beyond
On our 20+ trips to Oahu, we’ve stayed at about 14 different hotels and will share…
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Guide and Tips: Beaches and Hikes on Oahu
In this post, we will share our favorite places to explore and enjoy the outdoors on…
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5 Tips to Get Upgraded to a Suite
We will share some tips and considerations about how to increase your chances to get upgraded…
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Travel Advisory for Mexico – A Vacation Horror Story
…is the type of headline the media continues to use to sensationalize and exaggerate news stories…
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Photography and Travel: Tips to Capture Memorable Photos While Living in the Moment
It truly was a fluke that I just stood there, pointed an iPad and captured the…
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Reviews and Guide: Lounges at YVR – Vancouver International Airport
Last updated: January 2025 When this post was initially published, it provided information about all of…
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Texas Travel Guide: Austin, Dallas, and Beyond
Last Updated: August 15, 2019 Since 2015, we’ve enjoyed many weekend getaways to Texas and have…
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Mileage Run: 72 Hours in Austin Texas
Last updated: August 15, 2019 Over the years, Austin has become one of our favorite places to…
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Mileage Run: 36 Hours in Dallas Texas
Last updated: August 16, 2019 Austin’s been our go to city for weekend mileage runs we…
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Airline Strikes: What You Need to Know
They don’t happen often but then they do, airline strikes can wreak havoc on travel. As…
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Sri Lanka Travel Guide – Colombo, Galle, and the South Coast
Overview: Sri Lanka, a “tear drop” shaped island nation in the Indian Ocean has started to…
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