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    Review of Bayside Marketplace: Pre-Cruise Shopping & Dining in Miami

    by SharonKurheg March 27, 2024
    by SharonKurheg March 27, 2024

    When Joe and I are planning to cruise out of Miami, we usually try to arrive in the city the day or evening before. Even though we live in Central …

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  • Airports

    How To Earn Extra Points For Airport Purchases

    by joeheg March 8, 2023
    by joeheg March 8, 2023

    When you’re traveling, you’ll inevitably spend money at the airport. Maybe it’s to grab a bottle of water for the flight or some snacks (if you forgot to preorder them.) …

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  • Food & Beverage

    If You Want Free Beer, Sometimes You Have To Work For It

    by joeheg February 17, 2021
    by joeheg February 17, 2021

    When you think about it, it makes sense that people who spend time and effort to earn points and miles to improve their travels would also be interested in saving …

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  • Discounts & Sales

    How To Avoid Getting Ripped Off At Outlet Stores

    by SharonKurheg January 29, 2021
    by SharonKurheg January 29, 2021

    Several cities in the U.S. are known for their outlet stores. If you’re looking for big-time outlet shopping, Gettysburg PA, Las Vegas NV and Branson MO are just some of …

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  • Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks

    Part Of Disneyland Will Reopen In November

    by SharonKurheg October 29, 2020
    by SharonKurheg October 29, 2020

    After the Disney parks closed worldwide in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, they reopened at different times. Shanghai Disneyland was the first to close, back in January, and …

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    Get $10 For Prime Day(s) By Spending $10 At Whole Foods

    by joeheg September 30, 2020
    by joeheg September 30, 2020

    Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon delayed its made-up Prime Day holiday sale that has previously been held in July. It was recently announced that Prime Day, which will cover …

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  • Weekly Recap

    Celebration, FL: The Problems Of The Town Disney Built, A Perfect Credit Score Doesn’t Feel That Good, 20 Travel Complaints From Not Smart People, & More

    by SharonKurheg August 29, 2020
    by SharonKurheg August 29, 2020

    Hello, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past week or two. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that …

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  • Credit Cards

    Is Chase Giving Better Rewards To Less Expensive Cards?

    by joeheg July 11, 2020
    by joeheg July 11, 2020

    I use shopping portals to get miles for things I’d be buying anyway. Portals are websites that you click through to get to other websites. When shopping through a portal, …

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  • Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks

    Universal Orlando’s CityWalk Reopens Tomorrow, With LOTS Of Changes

    by SharonKurheg May 13, 2020
    by SharonKurheg May 13, 2020

    For theme park geeks, especially those interested in Central Florida, everyone has been watching the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland, as it’s considered to be the benchmark of what Walt Disney …

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  • Points & Miles

    If I Can Earn Points With In-Store​ Purchases, Why Would I Choose Not To?

    by joeheg February 17, 2020
    by joeheg February 17, 2020

    One of the unwritten rules of travel hacking is never to leave points or miles on the table. At the minimum, you should earn points for your spending but if …

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