One way to do the Maldives on a budget
Okay I get it – the Maldives isn’t for everyone. But if it’s on your bucket list, you might be interested in learning one way you can do it on the cheap.
7 People, 10 Days in Hawaii – 2023 Trip Expense Report
My family and I recently got back from 10 days in Hawaii. I added up what we spent – and thanks to miles and points, we were able to …
5 Quirky Luggage Tag Sets For Sale
I saw 5 different sets of travel-themed luggage tags that I thought might be interesting. Passport stamps, cruising and other travel themes make for …
How following up got me a free night (4 months later)
Many times with promotions, deals and other related contests, it feels like you have to fight / argue / claw FOREVER in order to get your miles, points or deal. Here’s how I got a free night after …
UGH – Alaska gives a no-notice devaluation and guts a sweet spot
It stinks when “loyalty” programs kick their customers in the mouth by devaluing their miles and points overnight, with no prior notice to customers. Alaska is …
This is a simple hack to skip long TSA checkpoint lines
I can’t believe I never thought of this
Marriott changes a form of points redemption (with no notice)
Marriott has just changed the rules on a valuable redemption of their Bonvoy points, with no notice. While it is a bit of a devaluation, Marriott did also …
Is an airline’s frequent flyer program REALLY worth more than its planes?
Sometimes we joke that an airline’s frequent flyer program makes more than they do from flying. So is that really the case? Should they sell their planes and …
Point Roberts Washington – it’s harder to get to than you think!
Point Roberts Washington is an awesome geographical oddity that is ONLY accessible by driving through Canada. Do NOT cross the border here (even though you totally could)
Should You Print Your Boarding Pass (I almost never do)
There are pros and cons to printing your boarding pass, but personally, I almost never print my boarding pass. A mobile boarding pass allows you to …
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