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Southwest Companion Pass
  • Cheap Travel in North America

A Year of Free Flights with the Southwest Companion Pass

  • Posted on January 18, 2017January 26, 2017
  • by Shari Posey

I think the Southwest Airlines Companion Pass is the BEST cheap trick to travel. In 2016, we managed to take 8 free flights using all points for my husband’s flights and the Southwest Companion Pass for my free flights.

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Our Platinum Welcome Gift at the Hyatt Ziva
  • Cheap Travel in North America

Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos–4 Nights Free & Free Flights

  • Posted on February 20, 2016January 26, 2017
  • by Shari Posey

We just got back from 4 FREE nights at the Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. We scored these free nights by getting the Hyatt Signature Visa credit cards for both me and and my husband, Bob. Each card comes with 2 free nights at any Hyatt in the world after spending just $1000.

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  • Accommodations

Free Accommodations and Cheap Fun in Cusco, Peru

  • Posted on October 19, 2014October 27, 2014
  • by Shari Posey

Free Accommodations in Cusco Peru and Cheap Fun, too! I have said this many times before in this blog, as soon as you start planning a trip, you need to start racking up the points and miles. We have been…

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  • Accommodations

Rocky Mountain National Park, Free Flights & a Cheap Motel

  • Posted on July 2, 2014
  • by Shari Posey

We just got back from a quick trip to Estes Park, Colorado to visit Rocky Mountain National Park using Southwest Airlines points and Companion Pass. I got 100,000 points at the end of 2013, and a little additional spending earned…

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  • Cheap Travel in North America

Creative Budgeting for a Cheap Vacation in Santa Fe–3 nights for $500 Total

  • Posted on June 3, 2014
  • by Shari Posey

We just got back from a quick trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Our primary reason for taking this trip was because Bob and I are flying free all this year with Southwest Rapid Reward Miles and Bob’s companion pass. Our…

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  • Airline Deals & Discounts

Earned My Southwest Airlines Companion Pass!

  • Posted on November 25, 2013
  • by Shari Posey

I’m so excited! I just got an email letting me know I earned my Southwest Airlines Companion Pass for 2014! The pass enables me to choose one person to fly FREE with me on any Southwest flight for all of next year.…

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  • Miles & Points for Travel

Collecting Points and Miles for Emergencies–Heading to Nashville on AA Miles

  • Posted on July 15, 2013July 15, 2013
  • by Shari Posey

Having points and miles is a great relief in case of an emergency! The other day my sisters conference-called me with a plea for me to travel from my home in L.A. to Nashville to help them move my parents across…

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  • Accommodations

A Family Trip to Hawaii for FREE (Almost free) Start Planning Now!

  • Posted on April 9, 2013April 10, 2013
  • by Shari Posey

A good friend asked me this question the other day, “What do I need to do now so I can take my family of four to Hawaii for free next year?” It’s a great question and she is right to ask…

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  • Travel Credit Cards

Exclusive Credit Card Bonus Deals via CardMatch

  • Posted on March 30, 2013
  • by Shari Posey

I recently got my new American Express Premier Rewards Gold credit card with 50,000 Membership Rewards sign up bonus points. I found the link on The Points Guy. This card is another step towards our goal of earning more points that can…

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Travel Goals and Resolutions for 2013

  • Posted on January 8, 2013January 29, 2015
  • by Shari Posey

My husband and I are goal-oriented people. One of our favorite things to do on New Years Day is to sit down and set our goals and resolutions for the coming year and travel is always high on the list…

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