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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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Lessons learned from remodeling
Week 1: On Hoarders and Kidney Sales Dec. 8, 2016 You begin any project, be it planning a trip or gutting a kitchen, wide eyed and hopeful. After a week […]
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Hotel archive
A Ghastly Hotel Experience (and How I Fixed it) All appeared well at 1:30 in the morning as we arrived to our reserved place at the Hyatt Place Jacksonville airport. […]
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I just signed up my in-laws for a Greek frequent flyer program
The Deal In-laws are coming to town for their annual visit, and a trick I learned at the Chicago Seminars will get even once-yearly flyers a free checked bag and […]
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Travel insurance archive
If This Doesn’t Make You Buy Travel Insurance, Nothing Will, 2016 Ive long been an advocate for travel insurance and usually see some pushback. Objections usually run along “XXX credit […]
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Dear Deal Mommy archive
I Need a New Year’s Vacation Under $800! Can You Help? 2013 Dear Deal Mommy, We are a military family in DC and my folks are coming in for Christmas […]