Nice to meet you
Hi, I'm Adele.
I love nice things and I love a deal.
Making points, perks & PTO go further, with family travel, favorite finds, and everyday adventures along the way.
The basics
Sacramento mom of two
Mom to Miles and Jude, married to John, dog mom to Tio. I have a corporate job, so I travel on PTO like everyone else.
I'm in a stage of life where I want to come home from a trip recharged, not drained. Vacation Math is how I make points, perks and PTO go further, so we get trips we'd never book at full cash price.
What I'm after these days
- Direct flights
- A great pool or a swimmable beach
- A really good breakfast
- Some unscheduled time
Start here
Real trips, real numbers
Not free. Just better math.
What you'll find here
Only things I actually love
If I share it, I'd do it again or buy it again. If I wouldn't, I'll tell you that too.
Family travel
Trips with Miles and Jude where we all come home recharged, not drained.
Points, perks & PTO
How we stretch points and vacation days into trips we'd never book at full cash price.
Favorite finds
I've hosted a Christmas Eve favorite-things brunch for 5 years, so yes, I take this seriously.
Great food
We cook, so my standards are high.
Worth it or not
Honest takes on what was worth it, what wasn't, and what I'd do again.
Tahoe and lake days
The close-to-home version of a vacation.
Favorite finds
Things I'd buy again
My Amazon storefront is where I keep the things we actually use. If it's on there, I love it.
My Amazon storefront
Travel gear, home and hosting favorites, and the little things that make life easier.
Shop my storefrontRakuten
Cash back when I shop online. Mine goes to Amex points instead, which is how my everyday shopping turns into travel.
Join Rakuten with my linkCapital One Shopping
A free browser extension that checks for coupons and better prices while I shop. One less thing to think about.
Try Capital One ShoppingNuuly
Anthropologie's sister rental brand. I rent outfits for trips and holidays instead of buying things I'd wear once.
Try Nuuly with my linkCard offers
The cards I actually use
I only share cards that are in my own wallet and pull their weight on our trips. If an offer is better than usual, I'll say so on Instagram.
Some links are referral or affiliate links, I may earn a commission or credit. Offers change, check current terms.
Work with me
Brands, let's talk
I partner with brands in family travel, points and lifestyle. My audience is mostly moms who want great trips and nice things, and who appreciate a good deal as much as I do.
If it's something I'd actually use, I'd love to hear from you.