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Thanksgiving break 2025 in Chicago did not disappoint. We stayed at the Hyatt Regency Chicago and loved the riverfront location, plus lounge access was a great Globalist perk with easy snacks and a quiet place to unwind between outings. We walked e
Hyatt Andaz Maui hotel review ✨ If someone asked me to compare Hyatt Andaz Maui to Hyatt Regency Maui, I’d say the Regency is better for families, especially with small kids, and Andaz feels more romantic and couple-focused, but I’d happ
Hyatt Regency Maui stay recap 🌴 We kicked off the trip with two nights at the Hyatt Regency Maui, booking at 25,000 points per night. The hotel was totally packed, so no suite upgrade this time, but it was easy to see why it’s such a hit wit
Flight report ✈️🌺 This year’s Christmas plan: swap snow for sand and head to Maui. We scored 5 business‑class seats on Hawaiian (booked through Alaska) for just 40,000 points in business (economy would have been 15000) - during Christmas wee
2025, you were wild. ✈️ 75,231 miles. 10 countries. 42 cities. From quick weekend getaways to long‑haul adventures, this year was packed with new places, new food, and a lot of time in the air. Grateful for the memories, the views out the airplane
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Snapshot of 2025 travel
Snapshot of 2025 travel
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Packed with Points: Turning Expenses Into Experiences
Packed with Points: Turning Expenses Into Experiences
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Hotels

We all have to eat, so why not do it beautifully?

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Cooking with Squash
Cooking with Squash
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Cheese Plates 101: Building a Winner
Cheese Plates 101: Building a Winner
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Rethinking the Lasagna
Rethinking the Lasagna
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Flights

Nothing refreshes the mind, body and soul like travel.

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Summer's Best Adventures
Summer's Best Adventures
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Explore: New Zealand
Explore: New Zealand
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The Aro Ha Hotel
The Aro Ha Hotel
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Activites

Nothing refreshes the mind, body and soul like travel.

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Summer's Best Adventures
Summer's Best Adventures
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Explore: New Zealand
Explore: New Zealand
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The Aro Ha Hotel
The Aro Ha Hotel
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Josephine Smith is a food and travel blogger based in Houston, TX.

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