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Collecting Points and Miles for Emergencies–Heading to Nashville on AA Miles
Having points and miles is a great relief in case of an emergency! The other day my sisters conference-called me with
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Palm Springs in the Summer is Fun & a Great Value
Palm Springs is ON SALE! Of course, that’s because it’s more than 100 degrees. Those temperatures scare off a lot
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Lions, Isolation & Bears..Oh My! At King’s Canyon National Park
Bob and I had a bad case of itchy feet a few weeks ago and decided we needed to get
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How to Travel with Friends on a Budget when You’re Frugal and They’re Not
How to Travel with Friends on a Budget When They Want to Spend Big Bucks Traveling with friends is a
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2-for-1 Wine Tasting in Temecula, CA
Here’s a Toast to a Cheap Day Trip in Southern California! Try Discount Wine Tasting in Temecula Temecula’s wine country is
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A Family Trip to Hawaii for FREE (Almost free) Start Planning Now!
A good friend asked me this question the other day, “What do I need to do now so I can take
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2 Nights in Cambria Plus More on California’s Central Coast on TravelZoo for $199
This is a quick post to let you know about a great deal on TravelZoo for 2 nights in Cambria
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Our Family Reunion Cruise on Carnival was a Success!
Well, we’re back from our family reunion cruise on Carnival and we didn’t need to be towed back to port!
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Exclusive Credit Card Bonus Deals via CardMatch
I recently got my new American Express Premier Rewards Gold credit card with 50,000 Membership Rewards sign up bonus points. I
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We Got Some Great Deals in Las Vegas
Bob and I just got back from a quick jaunt to Las Vegas for 2 nights and 3 days. We
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Hotel Reservations Websites Prices Vary by 50% for Same Dates
Here is another warning about thinking most hotel reservations site pricing is all the same, including a hotel’s own website. I
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Travel Goals and Resolutions for 2013
My husband and I are goal-oriented people. One of our favorite things to do on New Years Day is to
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