Hyatt Regency Dubai United Arab Emirates
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Why Hyatt Hotels Is the Best Brand for Family Rewards Travel

ByMari

When it comes to finding the perfect hotel for our family vacation, Hyatt consistently stands out. With an amazing rewards program, family-friendly accommodations, and unbeatable perks, Hyatt hotels makes it easier to travel with our family for way fewer points than other hotel brands (sorry, Marriott and Hilton!). When it comes to rewards travel, brand loyalty always pays off. Here’s why Hyatt has consistently been the best hotel brand choice for our family, for redeeming points at the best value, earn rewards, and stretching our travel budget.

A festive wooden stall decorated with Christmas lights, wreaths, and holiday crafts at a European Christmas market. Best Christmas Markets in Europe
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Best Christmas Markets in Europe for Families

ByMari

For years, visiting a Christmas market in Europe has been on my bucket list. It is a magical experience I’ve always wanted to have. There’s just something about twinkling lights, the scent of roasted chestnuts, and rows of charming wooden stalls selling festive treats and handmade crafts that feels like stepping into a fairytale. Now that my kids are a little older, I finally feel ready to make this dream a reality and explore the best Christmas markets in Europe as a family. We’re currently planning it for the holiday season in 2025, and now is the time to start planning it with how competitive and pricey flights and hotels can be for this popular tourist season.

Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas
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Best Moments: Beaches

ByMari

In the doldrums of winter, sometimes you just need a little pick-me-up. To combat the dull, gray world you’re currently seeing outside your window, here are some of the best beaches in the world that we’ve visited. So many places have beautiful coastal vistas, but to be a best beach, it had to meet a…

Likuliku Lagoon Resort, Fiji
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Island Hopping in Fiji

ByMari

You know when you see those photos of that glorious island oasis with white sand, clusters of palm trees, and pristine blue water? That’s Fiji. Fiji is exactly as amazingly beautiful as the image you have in your mind. On land or by sea, there’s a treasure trove of wildlife and natural beauty whenever you…

Vilamendhoo, Maldives
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Vilamendhoo, Maldives

ByMari

The Maldives is exactly the paradise you see in photos. It lives up to the hype and exceeds all expectations as one of Mother Nature’s masterpieces. It’s the kind of place where you need to make sure you have all of your phone/camera memory available because you will take 1,000 pictures daily of the same…

Hard Rock Hotel Panama City, Panama
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Panama City, Panama

ByMari

Panama City, Panama is full of pleasant surprises. Full disclosure, I never really thought about visiting Panama. Then, I started perusing websites looking for a deal on a flight/hotel in the Caribbean, and Panama kept coming up. In an effort to find a warm weather locale for a trip for my winter birthday, I bet on…

View of Fira from Firostefani, Santorini
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Santorini, Greece

ByMari

Is there anywhere more magical in the world than Santorini? The whitewashed buildings with their bright blue roofs just scream to be photographed, and there’s a sense of relaxation that flows in with the soft caldera breeze. Just glance out over the rugged landscaped cliffs, and it feels like you can see the curvature of…

Athens, Greece
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Athens, Greece

ByMari

There’s something inherently sensual about Greece—maybe it’s the culture that grew around idolizing beautiful and powerful gods and goddesses; maybe it’s the warm weather and the delectable dishes; or maybe it’s the fact that any culture seems sensual in comparison to the Puritans that founded America. Regardless, Greece is bringing sexy back, and Athens is where it all…