The Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Cards from American Express finally returned this fall with their HIGHEST EVER welcome bonuses after offering only cash back when signing up for the card for most of the year. These cards are typically at their highest only ONCE a year and this is it! So grab it now if you… Continue reading

Colorado is one of my favorite places on earth, and hiking is tops on my list of activities to do there. I never get tired of the endless 360-degree mountain vistas filled with evergreens, mountain streams, aspen and wildflowers. While visiting there one summer, I learned of this amazing opportunity to hike from Crested Butte to… Continue reading

I have been to New York City many times, first as a teenager for dance competitions, with my mother on a shopping trip, with my husband as an anniversary getaway and with my two school-age sons. It’s different every time! But, one of my favorite things to do in New York City is to walk… Continue reading

Marco Island, Florida, is one of my family’s favorite beach spots, especially when we’re ready to escape long overcast Midwest winters. If you’re looking for a gorgeous, warm, family-friendly beach getaway, it is a great choice. Marco is a beautiful island with crystal clear blue waters near Naples, Florida, and is about as far south as… Continue reading

The Big Apple is one of my favorite places to visit because there are so many things to do in New York City. I absolutely love the energy of the city, where someone is always out and on the go! Flying to New York City FREE New York City is a super cheap flight from our… Continue reading