Trip Reports
How we spent 2 weeks on Grand Cayman Island for $77 each + points!
A few years ago, on a cruise, I spent one day on Grand Cayman Island. Lisa & I took the...
Read moreA great way to start winter a trip to Grand Cayman Island on Delta Points
Lisa and I have been enjoying our two week vacation on Grand Cayman Island. Currently we are both Platinum Medallion...
Read moreTrip Report – Some KLM changes & yeah, EC is still just coach!
I thought I would cover my "quick trip" over the pond. I had booked this trip a ways back when...
Read moreSPG Sheraton CLE, 4 Points PIT & Chicago Elk Grove Delta Points review
I love Sheraton hotels. I love the club level experience and look forward to my stay in Denver for my...
Read moreDelta Air Lines is the greatest airline in the world! You doubt me? I will show you why.
I often get asked why I have such love for Delta Air Lines? I will tell you one of...
Read moreA Thank you for kindness & flying transcon for lunch?
Let me first say a HUGE thanks for the support for Blog reader Nina. We are at this point set...
Read moreA Pinterest worthy day for Delta airplanes & stuff
With Sandy making just about every travel plan on the planet upset for days, I thought I would cover some...
Read moreTamara’s trip report to French Lick and West Baden Indiana – what a state we live in!
Hello Everyone, The visit I told you about last time to the Oliver Winery in Indiana was not my final...
Read moreTrip report: Crowne Plaza hotel Northbrook Chicago a great PointBreaks hotel
I love Priority Club PointBreaks nights. I love Crowne Plaza hotels. Put them together and you get a great stay....
Read moreTrip report – So much fun to do in Chicago the “Windy City”!
Chicago never gets old. There is just so much to do from the Shedd aquarium, to top museums and art,...
Read moreFriday with Tamara – a Swedish SAS / Star Alliance trip report
Hi Guys - I just got back from a wonderful trip to Sweden! This is my third time there to...
Read moreThe SPG Westin Southfield Detroit Michigan – A nice SPG property!
Today is a fun day. As you are reading this my mom and cousin are in the air over the...
Read moreTrip Report – Pure Michigan Golf in Gaylord – WoW – What a treasure!
There are so many reasons I live where I do. I love being a drive away from Chicago, Indy and...
Read moreCould you complain for 100,000 Skymiles? One reader’s thoughts on poor Delta customer service!
I get tons of email every day. Most of them are just fun requests for this or that and I...
Read moreTrip report part two – Intercontinental Hotel Cleveland / Cleveland Clinic – I left a day early!
I love Intercontinental hotels. My trip to the Intercontinental Hotel in ORD was just about as perfect as possible. I...
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