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Our nephew Evan is now a sophomore at the University of North Dakota. Somehow this will be my first time visiting him on campus even though Annie made the trip last year. His parents locked in hotel rooms months ago to hold the weekend of April … [Continue reading] about Saving Money on a Trip to Grand Forks
With one child in college and the other in high school, our school-year schedules no longer line up the way they used to. So we set our sights on a summer getaway that would give all four of us some real, uninterrupted family time. Park City, Utah … [Continue reading] about Using Points and Miles to get to Park City
Of all the hotels I've visited since starting Top Travel on Points, The Cape, A Thompson Hotel stands out as one of my favorite stays. This boutique hotel blends modern design, upscale accommodations, and genuinely attentive service. Its … [Continue reading] about The Cape, A Thompson Hotel
It had been far too long since we’d last seen our friends Melissa and Scott out in Irvine, California. We actually tried to visit back in December 2024, but life had other plans and that trip never happened. Fast‑forward a few years, and we finally … [Continue reading] about Using Points and Miles to Get to Newport Beach
2025 may have been a quieter year in terms of miles flown, but it was anything but quiet when it came to earning and redeeming rewards. In fact, I racked up more points and miles than ever before which is fuel for future adventures. And even on the … [Continue reading] about 2025 Year in Review
