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How to Know If You Are Flying New Southwest Planes Like the MAX 8

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Southwest Airlines' entire fleet of planes are Boeing 737s, though some of the fleet is made of the older 737-700s, while the rest are the 737 MAX 8 and 737-800s. The 737 MAX 8 has been involved in two fatal crashes in 2018, so some people are concerned about flying on one. According to FlyersRights.org: "Lion Air crashed in October 2018 … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus Calendar 2021 Shows “Off-Peak” Dates for 26,000-Mile Round-Trip Flights to Europe

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My favorite way to fly to Europe on miles is a great deal offered by Aer Lingus that lets you fly to Dublin for 26,000 miles per person round-trip plus fuel surcharges and taxes from certain major US cities. To take advantage of this deal, you need to fly during Aer Lingus' "off-peak" dates, which run two-thirds of the year. Now … [Read more...]

Discover Cashback Calendar 2021: How to Earn 5% Cashback on Your Spending

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The Discover cashback calendar works with the Discover it Cashback Match credit card and is a great way to save on travel expenses that you cannot pay with miles or points. I like this card, because it has no annual fee and can net you savings on things for which there are typically no coupons.   Discover Cashback Calendar 2021 … [Read more...]

When to Apply for the Southwest Companion Pass: A Timetable

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Readers continue to ask about the best time to begin the Southwest Companion Pass process. This is an important question, as I can't tell you how many times I've heard someone tell me they DID NOT GET all of their 125,000 required Southwest points earned by the end of the calendar year. That means you have to start ALL OVER Jan. 1! You don't … [Read more...]

Southwest Check-in Simplified: Everything You Need to Know [2021]

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Southwest check-in stress you out? You're not alone! Or maybe you're a first-time flyer on Southwest, wondering exactly what you need to do. You've come to the right place! I'm a longtime Southwest flyer, who's going to walk you through exactly what you need to know to master Southwest check-in in a few simple steps :).   My … [Read more...]

Tradewinds Island Grand Resort St. Pete Beach: All the Reasons to “Just Let Go”

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By Cami Sauder Looking for a fun Florida getaway that's family friendly AND beautiful? Consider this gorgeous Florida resort on one of the top-rated, soft white sand beaches in the US. St. Pete Beach in Florida claims that title, and I've got just the perfect place for you and your family (and Fido, too!) to stay. In fact, why … [Read more...]

Top 13 Questions About Applying for the Southwest 80,000-Point Personal Card Offer

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Are you considering applying for a Southwest personal card? Good for you! It's a great way to earn a bunch of points all at once that you can use to book FREE flights on Southwest. These points also qualify for the 125,000 points needed to earn the Southwest Companion Pass, which lets one person fly free with you from the time you earn it until … [Read more...]

6 Awesome Hawaii Hotels You Can Book Using Points

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If you've booked your Southwest flight to Hawaii or are planning to in the coming months, your next step will be to figure out where you will stay.   My family saves more than $8,000 every year flying free and I can show your family how to make flying free a LIFESTYLE too! Join my Families Fly Free program to learn my simple … [Read more...]

Go to Travel Gal’s 17 Best Holiday Gifts for Travelers

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While a trip would probably be tops on the list for travel enthusiasts for a gift, there are also plenty of other best gifts for travelers that can help make traveling more comfortable and fun. The team at Go to Travel Gal has compiled a list of our favorite travel items that we think would make GREAT gifts for you to put on your own holiday … [Read more...]

Vacasa Rental Review: Moab, Utah Townhome

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Should you opt for a vacation rental or a hotel? On a trip to Moab, Utah, my family opted for a Vacasa rental, which was a comfy townhome close to the heart of the action in town and offering plenty of room for my family of four to spread out.   Vacasa Rental Moab: Rim Visa 13A2 Vacasa is a vacation rental company that lets you book … [Read more...]