Skip to content
Cardpe Diem

Cardpe Diem

A travel blog for the points and miles enthusiast

Cardpe Diem

  • Home
  • Start Here
  • Travel
    • Destinations
      • Asia
        • Japan
        • Maldives
        • Singapore
      • Europe
        • Croatia
        • France
        • Greece
        • Italy
        • United Kingdom
      • Middle East
        • Egypt
        • United Arab Emirates
      • North America
        • USA
      • South America
        • Argentina
        • Chile
        • Peru
    • Reviews
      • Hotel Reviews
      • Lounge Reviews
    • Travel Tips
  • Credit Cards
    • Top Credit Card Offers
    • Blog Posts
  • Points and Miles
    • Spending Points and Miles
    • Blog Posts
  • About
    • About Me
    • Contact

Destinations

Abu Simbel
Destinations, Points and Miles, Travel Egypt, Points redemption

A Trip to Egypt Using Points and Miles

January 10, 2021

Last January we took a 10-day trip to Egypt with portions of the trip booked with points and miles. We took a 3-night Nile cruise which was our largest out-of-pocket expense, but we were able to get other hotels and our flights to and from Cairo using points and miles. Here’s the breakdown of our…

Pin6
Tweet
Share
6 Shares
Read More
2 Comments
Destinations, Travel Abu Dhabi, Itinerary, UAE

One Day in Abu Dhabi: The Perfect Itinerary

December 13, 2020

A lot of people visit the UAE and only stop in Dubai. If you have an extra day, it’s worth popping over to Abu Dhabi located about 90 minutes away by car. Having just come from Dubai, Abu Dhabi felt a lot smaller but was definitely still worth a visit. Here’s the perfect itinerary for…

Pin5
Tweet
Share
5 Shares
Read More
1 Comment
Destinations, Travel Dubai, Itinerary, UAE

A Four Day Dubai Itinerary

December 6, 2020

After nine amazing days in France and the best flight in Etihad First Class Apartments, we arrived in the UAE tired but ready for more adventures. The first four days of our UAE trip started in Dubai with two nights at Al Maha Desert Resort and two days in the city. Here are the details…

Pin10
Tweet
Share
10 Shares
Read More
No Comments
Destinations, Points and Miles, Travel Abu Dhabi, First Class, UAE

Impressions of Etihad A380 First Class Apartments

November 22, 2020

After nine amazing days in France, we headed to Charles de Gaulle to continue the rest of our two week trip in the United Arab Emirates. We flew Etihad Airways A380 First Class Apartments twice on this trip: from Paris to Abu Dhabi and from Abu Dhabi to New York. This isn’t going to be…

Pin4
Tweet
Share
4 Shares
Read More
2 Comments
Destinations, Travel France, Itinerary

Nine Day France Itinerary: Alsace, Paris, and Normandy

November 18, 2020

With so much to see and do, planning a trip to France can be hard. My husband and I had never been to France before so we knew Paris was a must. But where else would we visit? With just over a week in France, we decided to stick to northern France and added on…

Pin18
Tweet
Share
18 Shares
Read More
No Comments
Destinations, Travel, Travel Tips France

How to Save Money with the Paris Museum Pass

November 15, 2020

Paris is one of those cities with endless museums and tourist attractions. Visiting them all can really add up. That’s where the Paris Museum Pass comes into play. With the Paris Museum Pass, you can visit more than 50 museums and monuments in Paris and the surrounding area for one low price. Here’s how to…

Pin3
Tweet
Share
3 Shares
Read More
No Comments
Destinations, Travel France, Itinerary, Normandy

The Complete Three Day Normandy Itinerary

November 11, 2020

When planning our trip to France, I was most excited about visiting Alsace. I added three days in Normandy to the itinerary since I thought it was important to visit the D-Day landing sites. Little did I know that Normandy has so much to offer that it would end up being my favorite part of…

Pin6
Tweet
Share
6 Shares
Read More
No Comments
Destinations, Travel France, Normandy

How to Visit Mont Saint-Michel

November 8, 2020

Mont Saint-Michel is an abbey located on the island of Mont Saint-Michel. I first heard about this UNESCO World Heritage site on Facebook. What was this Hogwarts-like building floating in the middle of water? When we decided to visit Normandy, adding Mont Saint-Michel to the itinerary was a no brainer. Here’s exactly how to visit…

Pin8
Tweet
Share
8 Shares
Read More
No Comments
Destinations, Travel France, Itinerary, Normandy

A Normandy Itinerary for Fans of Monet

November 4, 2020

If you’re a fan of the paintings of Claude Monet, you’re likely familiar with his home in Giverny and the famous water lily paintings. Monet certainly drew inspiration from his gardens, but there are other towns and landscapes in Normandy that also inspired him. Here’s the perfect Normandy itinerary for fans of Monet. With a…

Pin2
Tweet
Share
2 Shares
Read More
No Comments
Destinations, Travel France, Normandy

Normandy D-Day Tour from Bayeux

October 28, 2020

Normandy is a large region with a varied history dating back centuries. For many, hearing Normandy makes you think of its more recent past and role in World War II. If it’s your first time visiting Normandy, visiting the D-Day sites is extremely important. Here are the details of our Normandy D-Day tour with additional…

Pin4
Tweet
Share
4 Shares
Read More
2 Comments
  • « Previous Page
  • Next Page »

Welcome!

Cardpe Diem is my space to share how I use credit card bonuses to subsidize my travels. Credit card churning is my hobby that helps fuel my passion, traveling.
Travel hacking possibilities

Support the Site

The single best way you can help keep this site going is by signing up for top credit card offers here. Thank you for your continued support!

Subscribe

About

Credit card bonuses have helped me go on amazing vacations I otherwise wouldn't have been able to afford. Follow me as I discover new ways to make my travel dreams come true.

Contact

  • hello@creditcardpediem.com

Social

  • View cardpediem’s profile on Twitter
  • View cardpediem’s profile on Instagram
  • View cardpediem’s profile on Pinterest
cardpe diem logo
© 2023 Cardpe Diem | Designed by: Theme Freesia | Powered by: WordPress

We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website.

You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings.

Cardpe Diem
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.