How to Travel Free with Points
Learning how to travel free with points is one of the smartest ways to explore the world without draining your savings. You can turn everyday spending into free flights, hotel stays, and upgrades. My website shares travel hacking for beginners and shows you how to earn points fast, choose the best travel rewards credit cards, and maximize every point you collect.
Hey, I’m Marina!
Your Canadian travel points enthusiast with a love for elevated and quiet stays who also has a serious obsession with cruising. I share real-world tips, strategies, and lessons from my own travels to help you unlock luxury experiences and free travel stays.
I’ll be straight with you, I don’t travel completely free. But with the right strategy, I’ve dramatically cut what I spend on every trip. Through my loyalty free night awards, and racking enough points, I was to even able to get a free 1 week all inclusive for my family of 4 in Montego Bay, Jamaica, I’ve scored tons of stays that I’ve never had to pay for.
If you are new to collecting points through credit cards, keep reading and be sure to download my free guide. I also share travel logs, cruise tips, best excursions and best hotels places to stay at.
And why Gen X? Well, if you’re like me, then you’ve survived the questionable motels, mystery stains, red-eyes, and Greyhound adventures. We have paid those well with our youth. I think it’s safe to say that I now crave a bit more luxury, comfier sheets, and a firm commitment to never rough it!
From the Blog
Lifeboats on Cruises: 10 Crucial Things You Need to Know
THE GEN X WANDERER / Lifeboats on Cruises TABLE OF CONTENTS Lifeboats on Cruises: Titanic Changed Everything Most people board a cruise ship, glance at those big orange boats hanging off the sides, and don't give them a second thought. But if you've ever quietly wondered what actually happens if [...]
Fear of Cruising: 6 of your Biggest Worries About Cruise Ships Are Probably Wrong
THE GEN X WANDERER / Fear of Cruising TABLE OF CONTENTS Fear of Cruising: 6 of your Biggest Worries About Cruise Ships Are Probably Wrong If you've ever felt a knot in your stomach at the mention of booking a cruise vacation, you're not alone. Fear of cruising is one [...]
What Is a Pilot Boat? The Most Dangerous 60 Seconds You Will Most Likely Miss!
THE GEN X WANDERER / Day 7: MSC Ocean Cay Marine Reserve TABLE OF CONTENTS What Is a Pilot Boat? A Complete Guide for Cruise Travellers If you’ve ever stood on the deck of a cruise ship that just departed from port, you may have noticed a small, fast-moving vessel [...]
Day 7: Ocean Cay Marine Reserve: Add this Hidden Gem to Your Bucketlist
THE GEN X WANDERER / 7 Days Aboard the MSC World America Eastern Caribbean Day 1: Embarkation Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Puerto Plata | Dominican Republic Day 4: San Juan | Puerto Rico Day 5 + 6: At Sea Day 7: Ocean Cay Marine Reserve TABLE OF CONTENTS [...]
Day 5 & 6: MSC World America what to do on Sea Days
THE GEN X WANDERER / 7 Days Aboard the MSC World America Eastern Caribbean Day 1: Embarkation Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Puerto Plata | Dominican Republic Day 4: San Juan | Puerto Rico Day 5 + 6: At Sea Day 7: Ocean Cay Marine Reserve TABLE OF CONTENTS [...]
Day 4: MSC World America San Juan Puerto Rico
THE GEN X WANDERER / 7 Days Aboard the MSC World America Eastern Caribbean Day 1: Embarkation Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Puerto Plata | Dominican Republic Day 4: San Juan | Puerto Rico Day 5 + 6: At Sea Day 7: Ocean Cay Marine Reserve TABLE OF CONTENTS [...]
Day 3: MSC World America Puerto Plata Dominican Republic
THE GEN X WANDERER / 7 Days Aboard the MSC World America Eastern Caribbean Day 1: Embarkation Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Puerto Plata | Dominican Republic Day 4: San Juan | Puerto Rico Day 5 + 6: At Sea Day 7: Ocean Cay Marine Reserve TABLE OF CONTENTS [...]
Day 2: MSC World America At Sea
THE GEN X WANDERER / 7 Days Aboard the MSC World America Eastern Caribbean Day 1: Embarkation Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Puerto Plata | Dominican Republic Day 4: San Juan | Puerto Rico Day 5 + 6: At Sea Day 7: Ocean Cay Marine Reserve TABLE OF CONTENTS [...]
Day 1: MSC World America Embarkation, Everything You Need to Know
THE GEN X WANDERER / 7 Days Aboard the MSC World America Eastern Caribbean Day 1: Embarkation Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Puerto Plata | Dominican Republic Day 4: San Juan | Puerto Rico Day 5 + 6: At Sea Day 7: Ocean Cay Marine Reserve TABLE OF CONTENTS [...]
Best Cruise Cabins for Motion Sickness
THE GEN X WANDERER / Best Cruise Cabins for Motion Sickness / MSC World America / Deck 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS The right cabin location can make or break your cruise experience. So this blog post is going to tell you exactly where to book if you're prone [...]
Inside vs Balcony Cabin on Cruises: Which One Should You Choose?
THE GEN X WANDERER / MSC World America / Balcony Stateroom Deck 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS THE GEN X WANDERER / Inside vs Balcony Cabin on Cruises: Which One Should You Choose? / Celebrity Edge Class Inside Cabin vs Balcony Cabin So, you're doing your research and chosen [...]
10 Best Places to Stay in Miami Beach Pre-Cruise
THE GEN X WANDERER / A stunning of Miami Beach from aboard Celebrity Cruises Beyond TABLE OF CONTENTS If you've read my previous post on 12 Best Marriott Hotels in Miami to Stay Pre-Cruise (which includes downtown Miami and Brickell area), get ready for this one that tells [...]
12 Best Marriott Hotels in Miami to Stay Pre-Cruise
JW Marriott Marquis Miami ~ We used our Marriott Bonvoy points to stay here free for 2 days pre-cruise! TABLE OF CONTENTS If you haven't booked your cruise yet, make sure you read my article on everything you need to know if you have never been on a [...]
How to Use Amex Points in Canada for Free Hotel Stays Worldwide
THE GEN X WANDERER / Royalton Blue Waters, Montego Bay, Jamaica ~ Used our points to stay here free for 7 days! TABLE OF CONTENTS How to Use Amex Points in Canada for Free Hotel Stays Worldwide! If you're a Canadian who's been listening to people talk about [...]
First Time Cruise Tips: What to Know Before You Go (2026)
THE GEN X WANDERER / First Time Cruise Tips: What to Know Before You Go (2026) / St. Thomas ~ U.S. Virgin Islands TABLE OF CONTENTS Never been on a cruise before? Here are you first time cruise tips and a no nonsense guide on why you should [...]
