I’ve flown on a bunch of different domestic airlines in my lifetime. Off the top of my head, I’ve flown on Delta, United, American, JetBlue, Virgin America, Southwest, Alaska, Hawaiian,…
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Resort Fees And Parking Fees And Taxes, Oh, My! Choosing A Hotel In Las Vegas
by joehegby joehegI’m well into planning mode for our big trip to the Southwest, which means I have to start researching hotels. I love the planning of trips almost as much as…
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme ParksHotelsPoints & MilesTips and TricksTravel
Looking For Off-Property Hotels Around Disneyland When “Plan A” (DVC) Didn’t Work Out
by joehegby joehegI’ve already documented in a previous article the difficulties I came across when trying to book a room at Disneyland with my DVC points, and now it was time to start looking…
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme ParksTips and TricksTravel
That Time We Tried to Book A Room at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel With Disney Vacation Club Points
by joehegby joehegAs mentioned in this post, we are proud owners of Disney Vacation Club (DVC), which is Disney’s version of a timeshare. My family bought our membership back in 1992, when…
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Newbies (& those who don't travel often)Tips and Tricks
How We Keep Ourselves Safe Online When We’re Traveling
by joehegby joehegThe Points Guy website recently had a good article on how to keep yourself safe online. All of the tips in this article are worth considering, if you haven’t already.…
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Should you pay your taxes by credit card?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s tax season. It’s nice when you’re able to get a refund but unfortunately, sometimes you have to pay Uncle Sam his cut. Sharon and I have paid our taxes…
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I read other peoples’ points and miles blogs all the time – they’ve taught me how to maneuver the points and miles world and have often given a heads up…
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AirlinesCredit CardsPoints & MilesTips and Tricks
How We Haven’t Paid For A Flight On Southwest Airlines Since 2015
by joehegby joehegYou read the title correctly. We haven’t paid anything for a trip on Southwest Airlines, except for taxes and fees, since June of 2015. That’s 22 flight segments and 18,170 miles…
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HotelsTips and TricksTravel
The Problem With Hotel Thermostats (And What To Do About Them)
by joehegby joehegI know I’m not the only one to ask if it feels warm in a hotel room after checking in. You arrive after a day of traveling and get to…