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Requalification reconsidered
As the year draws to a close, you might find yourself contemplating whether to requalify for airline or hotel elite status. It’s easy to get caught up in the allure […]
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This is the absolute worst time to start a travel blog. That’s why I’m doing it.
Have you ever heard the maxim, “What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?” Well, I’ve come up with a twist: What would you do if you knew […]
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9 Rules for Savvy Travel: Dia’s Tips for Better Trips
Friends who come to town often ask what to do in Washington, DC and I have many answers depending on what they are looking for. However, there’s one thing I won’t […]
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Traveler’ s Affluenza: Do you have Gilded Cage Syndrome?
I’ve fallen and I can’t get up. I’ve come down with traveler’s Affluenza. GCS: Gilded Cage Syndrome Guilded Cage Syndrome strikes when the allure of the 5 star bed is so […]
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Disney Vacation Club rental 101: How DVC points can save you thousands on your next trip
One of the tips Disney experts throw around is “renting DVC points is a great way to save money on Disney World hotels”. Renting DVC (Disney Vacation Club) points has […]
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Lessons learned from 13 years of blogging
I published my first post on October 30, 2011. When I started, I had no idea that anyone outside of my poker group would read a word I wrote. The […]
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Talking to your reluctant spouse about miles and points
If you’re in a couple and have just discovered the magic of travel hacking, chances are you’ve got a reluctant spouse. I hear “my husband won’t get on board” or […]