Travel Points Strategy – Mr. 'n' Mrs. Nobody

Points in Real Life (Episode 5): One Luxury Night… or Multiple Trips?

Mr. 'n' Mrs. NobodyMarch 30, 2026April 7, 202608 mins

Most people use their hotel points for one big, luxury stay. And honestly? If that’s how you’re using your points… this might hurt a little. Because in real life? We almost never do that. Some of the best value we’ve ever gotten from points came from the exact opposite: And that’s where points can stretch…

Using Points for Cruises: When It Makes Sense — and When It Doesn’t

Mr. 'n' Mrs. NobodyMarch 18, 2026May 5, 2026023 mins

Using points for travel sounds simple in theory. But when it comes to cruises, it gets a lot more complicated. In fact, for a long time, we actually resisted cruising for one main reason: It’s difficult to use points for cruises — and when you can, the value often isn’t great. Coming from a points-and-rewards…