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Quinta Das Carvalhas Winery in the Douro Valley
  • Cheap Travel In Europe

How to Go Wine Tasting in the Douro Valley on Your Own–Don’t Do It!

  • Posted on November 26, 2019November 26, 2019
  • by Shari Posey

The Douro Valley Train (Linha do Douro) to go wine tasting on your own is touted as a cheap alternative to organized tours but is it worth doing even though it’s cheap? This post is about our day wine tasting…

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Radisson Blue Madrid with Points
  • Cheap Travel In Europe

Using Points to Europe Spring 2017

  • Posted on December 2, 2016January 26, 2017
  • by Shari Posey

Our 2017 Spring trip to Europe using points as much as possible is coming together. Airfares to Europe are very cheap right now but I’d rather use points and go nearly free. I feel the same about hotels…there are affordable Airbnb apartments and small pensions, but I’d rather go free when possible.

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Le Meridien Rome Only 11,000 SPG Points per Night
  • Cheap Travel In Europe

Cheap Points for the New Le Meridien Rome!

  • Posted on November 17, 2016January 26, 2017
  • by Shari Posey

I’m getting super excited about our 2017 spring trip to Europe. The only thing booked so far is our one-way flight on Iberia in business class (for 50k Avios) and our hotel in Rome for 5 nights…the brand new Le Meridien Visconte, an SPG property.

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You Should Walk the Camino!
  • Cheap Travel In Europe

Walking the Camino de Santiago–My Favorite Vacation!

  • Posted on July 1, 2015January 26, 2017
  • by Shari Posey

My husband and I recently got back from a 6-week trip walking 500 miles on the Camino de Santiago, from Saint Jean Pied-du-Port in France to Santiago de Compostella in Spain. We have traveled a lot–to more than 30 countries, sometimes for months at a time–but walking the Camino is truly unique. From Day One, it became my favorite vacation…

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Success Finding 2 Free Flights to Europe this Spring

  • Posted on January 29, 2015November 18, 2016
  • by Shari Posey

I spent hours and days on the phone and computer trying to find two free award flights to Europe this spring…but I did it! We are flying from Los Angeles to Madrid in April and then from Paris back to…

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  • Airline Deals & Discounts

Super Cheap Airlines Series — EasyJet

  • Posted on August 7, 2012September 29, 2012
  • by Shari Posey

This post is specifically on EasyJet, just one of Europe’s low-cost airlines. Check out these prices: One-way ticket from London to Amsterdam $45 One-way ticket from Amsterdam to Barcelona $38 These are the costs of airline tickets traveling in late May…

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  • Cheap Travel In Europe

Hot Tip! FREE Stay in Ireland for English-Speakers

  • Posted on August 3, 2012September 25, 2012
  • by Shari Posey

I’ve written about the fantastic volunteer opportunity called Pueblo Ingles in an earlier post. I just got an email they are expanding into Ireland for a few programs this fall. If you are interested you better apply as soon as…

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  • Accommodations

Tips from an Expert Home Exchange Traveler

  • Posted on August 2, 2012September 29, 2012
  • by Shari Posey

This guest post is from Yvonne Dukes. She and her husband have done 8 home exchanges! I have done 8 home exchanges over the years. The best were in Spain, Paris and Geneva, only because we love Europe so much. However, all…

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  • Accommodations

What Does “Best Price” for a Hotel Room Really Mean?

  • Posted on July 28, 2012December 11, 2012
  • by Shari Posey

Yesterday I went through an exercise in frustration by trying to book discount room at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa in Kona, Hawaii. Bob and I already have a reservation for 5 nights using points through our Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG)…

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  • Cheap Travel In Europe

URGENT! Men Needed for a Free Vacation with Pueblo Ingles in Spain!

  • Posted on July 27, 2012September 27, 2012
  • by Shari Posey

I wrote about a fabulous volunteer program called Pueblo Ingles in an earlier post HERE. Today the company put out an urgent message they need more male participants. If you have some vacation time and a little extra cash for…

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