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Double Dipping With Rapid Rewards Points

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If you're going to make a large purchase -- say a new washer/dryer, computer or lawnmower -- isn't it better if you earn miles/points at the same time? I think so! Note: This site contains affiliate links for which I earn a commission to support my blog. My husband's computer recently went caput, so we decided to invest in a better quality … [Read more...]

Earn Southwest Points with Groupon & Living Social

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Is Groupon still a thing? Apparently, so! You can still get great deals on local goods, attractions, restaurant -- and sometimes even discounted gift cards to Starbucks and Target -- on the group coupon sites. But did you also know when you buy a voucher, you could be earning Southwest Rapid Rewards points at the same time? Start at the … [Read more...]

10 Hotels Targeting Millennials

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Note: This post contains affiliate links for which I earn a commission for my blog. Millennial travelers are known for being health conscious, seeking bespoke experiences rather than material possessions and prioritizing personalized service and convenient, tech-forward amenities. And Gen Y travelers – or those born between the 1980s and the … [Read more...]

5 Reasons It’s Easy to Fly Free on Southwest

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To me, Southwest is the simplest and easiest airline to fly around the U.S. I have focused my blog around not only travel tips and news, but in showing people how they -- and their entire families -- can fly nearly free on this domestic airline with a few simple steps. My family flew to SIX destinations in just ONE year for less than $100 per … [Read more...]

Top 5 Destinations for Mom to Getaway for Mother’s Day

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Whether it's for Mother's Day weekend or beyond, here are 5 great getaways for mom, ranging from East Coast to West Coast and from the mountains to the beach: 1. New York City With cheap flights from most major US airports (my family booked a New York flight in June for around 7600 Southwest Rapid Rewards points per person - a real steal!) … [Read more...]

3 Things to do in California Wine Country Besides Drink Wine

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I've been lucky enough to visit the Napa Valley and Sonoma County twice and discovered there's a lot more to do there besides drink wine. Here are my tips after my first trip where I got to experience much of California Wine Country's beautiful outdoors over several days. 3 Things to Do in Napa Besides Drink Wine 1. Bike On one trip, we … [Read more...]

Which Travel Credit Cards Earn Southwest Rapid Rewards Points?

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Want to earn Southwest Rapid Rewards points so you, friends and family can travel free? One of the quickest and easiest ways to earn a batch of points is to sign up for a travel credit card offering a big sign-on bonus. To apply for any of the cards in this post, please start at the TRAVEL CREDIT CARDS link in the main menu above. This allows me … [Read more...]

How to Book a Broadway Ticket with SPG Points

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When SPG offered their biggest bonus ever (30,000 points) on their AMEX cards, I went ahead and signed up thinking I would use them for Chicago Cubs box seats as part of the SPG Moments program. Well, by the time I earned my bonus points (still working on the business card points), all of the box seats packages had been sold. Bummer! So I had … [Read more...]

TripAdvisor Names Top 10 Most “Green” Hotels

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Note: This post contains affiliate links for which my blog earns a commission. With Earth Day coming up April 22, TripAdvisor has announced its list of top 10 "green" accommodations. All properties on the list have earned “Platinum” status in TripAdvisor’s GreenLeaders™ program, which recognizes accommodations that are using eco-friendly … [Read more...]

4 Easy Ways to Earn Southwest Rapid Rewards Points

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If you want to fly free around the U.S., Southwest Airlines is the easiest and best bet to help you do so. A key part in flying free is securing your Southwest Companion Pass (download my free guide below on how to earn the pass) so one person in your group can always fly free -- no points or money required for their ticket (aside from a $5.60 … [Read more...]