Sharon and I going to make a quick weekend trip (celebrities, you have been given fair warning!) and are looking for things we should NOT MISS. It’s been almost TWENTY …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)Tips and Tricks
Earning Starpoints When Riding With Uber
by joehegby joehegI admit I was either an early or late adopter of Uber, depending on who you talk to. I had been aware of the service for quite a while, and …
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Of the many tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years by reading different websites and blogs, I think the one that has improved the quality of traveling the most …
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Tips and TricksTravel
Getting Internet Access In Cuba – It’s Easier Than You’d Think! Here’s How.
by joehegby joehegWe visited Cuba for a week in March 2016 to celebrate Sharon’s “ends with a 0” birthday year. Based on what we were able to learn before our trip, we …
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AirlinesTips and Tricks
Five Reasons Why I Was Going to Book A Flight On Allegiant, & Five Reasons Why I Didn’t
by joehegby joehegI’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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HotelsTips and TricksTravel
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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Credit CardsNewbies (& those who don't travel often)Points & MilesTips and Tricks
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 …