Kara Allen

March 27, 2026 Cancun | Hilton | Hotels | Mexico | Riviera Maya Kara Allen

Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe Review (2026): What to Expect Before You Book

We spent four days at Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe—here’s what stood out, from the rooms and beach to the food, crowds, and overall value.

September 19, 2025 Africa | Bush Camp | Hotels Kara Allen

Our Guide to Staying at Antares Bush Camp and Umgede Hide (South Africa Safari Experience)

Discover Antares Bush Camp and Umgede Hide in Greater Kruger. Our Antares Bush Camp guide covers wildlife photography, game drives, and tips for planning your safari.

April 24, 2025 benefits | credit card | fees recoup Kara Allen

Maximize Your Credit Card Benefits: Enjoy a (Almost) Free Weekend and Offset Annual Fees

Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. Annual fees can feel steep, especially when holding premium travel credit cards. But when you strategically leverage the benefits and credits your cards offer, those fees can be recouped — or even turned […]

April 2, 2025 Credit cards | Hilton cards | welcome offers Kara Allen

Hilton Honors American Express Cards Offering Limited Time Welcome Offers

Limited-time Hilton Amex credit card welcome offers now include free night certificates and huge bonus points. See how you can earn up to 175,000 points and unlock luxury stays worldwide.

March 26, 2025 Amex Platinum Kara Allen

Is the The Platinum Card®️ from American Express worth the annual fee

Is the Amex Platinum Card worth the $695 fee? We break down the travel perks, credits, rewards, and hidden benefits to help you decide if it’s worth it.

Is Delta status worth it? The ongoing dilemma

Earning status on any airline can prove to be beneficial or fail miserably depending on what you desire in status. Two months ago I would have argued that the lower tiers of status are merly a carrott to trod you the direction of more spending and while my option still holds truth, I may start chasing status more often and here’s why.

January 30, 2025 Important Travel Info Kara Allen

Understanding the UK ElectronicTravel Authorization (ETA)

Beginning January 8, 2025, U.S. travelers will need a UK Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter the UK. In this guide, I share my firsthand experience applying for the ETA, including costs, approval time, and key steps to ensure a smooth process.

Author: Kara Allen

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