by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 22, 2025 | Travel Guides
Traveling with a pet, especially the first time, can feel huge and stressful for both you and your furry buddy. You are trying to follow rules, keep schedules and stay calm while your pet has no idea why everything suddenly changed. That is why we usually suggest that...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 22, 2025 | Flight Booking Tips and Strategies
Getting on a plane and realizing no one is sitting beside you feels like winning a small prize. You can use both armrests, relax your shoulders, slide your bag into the overhead bin without fighting for space, and stretch your legs without bumping anyone. The whole...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 22, 2025 | Travel Guides
Bringing a cat or dog on a trip sounds fun in theory. You picture cute photos, long walks, and a happy pet curled up in a hotel room. In reality, it often means extra planning, heavier bags, and a lot more responsibility. For many of us, though, these animals are...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 22, 2025 | Maximizing Points and Miles
If you have ever looked at your airline miles or points and thought, “Is this really a smart way to use them, or am I wasting value?” you are not the only one. Choosing between paying cash and using miles can feel like a side job. You jump between...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 22, 2025 | Travel Guides
Millions of people travel to Grand Canyon National Park every year. In a recent year, more than 4.9 million visitors came to see this famous place. It stays on the list of the most visited national parks in the United States. Still, only a very small group of those...
