Trip Guides: Your Complete Resource for Smarter Travel

Trip Guides - Real itineraries. Family‑friendly tips. Smart strategies. Whether you’re planning a national park adventure, a cruise, or a city escape, these guides help you travel better for less — using points, miles, and practical planning.

Use this page to explore all of my trip guides in one place. All these trips were booked using points, miles, and travel hacks!

  • Alaska Cruise Guide

    Alaska Cruise

    Your complete Alaska cruise guide — with port reviews, top excursions, glacier viewing tips, and everything you need to plan the perfect Alaska itinerary.

  • Mediterranean Cruise - Athens Greece

    Mediterranean Cruise

    The Mediterranean is one of the easiest and most rewarding cruise regions for families. These guides break down each port with simple tips, can’t‑miss sights, and stress‑free planning ideas.

  • France - my kids with Mona Lisa

    France

    Your essential France travel hub — with guides to Paris, day trips, historic sites, and family‑friendly itineraries to help you explore France smarter.

UNITED STATES DESTINATIONS

  • FLORIDA

    From beachfront resorts to points‑friendly properties, these Florida hotel guides help you find the perfect stay for every budget, every family, and every type of trip.

  • ZION NATIONAL PARK - FROM LAS VEGAS

    LAS VEGAS

    Vegas is a great starting point for Southwest adventures. Take a look at where we stay and our recommended day trips.

  • Montana

    Montana - Glacier National Park

    From Going‑to‑the‑Sun Road to glacier‑carved valleys and alpine lakes, Glacier National Park is packed with jaw‑dropping scenery. Use these guides to plan hikes, scenic drives, and the perfect national park adventure.

Canada Trip Guides

  • Niagara Falls Trip guides Toronto

    Toronto

    Toronto is an easy, walkable city filled with great food, museums, and family‑friendly things to do. These guides help you plan a smooth, stress‑free trip with kids or without.

  • QUEBEC CITY

    QUEBEC CITY

    Step into old‑world charm without leaving North America. These Québec City guides help you explore cobblestone streets, historic sites, and incredible food with simple, stress‑free planning tips.

Cruise Port Guides

  • Caribbean Cruise Ports

    Caribbean

    The Caribbean is one of the easiest regions for cruise travel. These guides break down what to do in each port — from beaches and local food to family‑friendly adventures — so you can enjoy every stop without overwhelm.

  • Mexico Cruise Port

    Mexico & Central America

    Explore the best of Mexico and Central America with simple, mom‑friendly guides to beaches, food, culture, and easy port‑day adventures.

  • Norway

    Norway

    Explore the stunning fjords, colorful villages, and dramatic landscapes of Norway with simple, mom‑friendly guides to ports, scenic routes, and easy cruise‑day planning.

My husband and me in Portugal

 

How We Book These Trips

Most of our trips are booked using points, miles, and smart travel strategies. If you want to learn how to save on flights, hotels, and cruises, start here.

Travel Hacking for Beginners