Finding the right place to get scuba certified can be a daunting task. In the Caribbean alone, there are tons of different islands, countries, and territories to choose from and […]
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Avios offers several ways to get around the globe for cheap when utilizing distance-based award charts. There are different types of Avios: British Airways Avios, Iberia Avios, Aer Lingus Avios, and […]
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How Banks Make Money with Credit Cards
Have you ever stopped to think about how the banks are making money from the credit cards that they issue? Your first thought is probably that their profits come from […]
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Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Get the Southwest Companion Pass
The Southwest Companion Pass allows a companion to fly with you for free for up to two full calendar years if you earn 110,000 Rapid Rewards in one calendar year. It’s […]
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Southwest Now Extending Deadline for Hotel Transfers to Earn Companion Pass
Update: Some offers are no longer available — click here for the latest deals! I wrote earlier about Southwest nuking the ability to transfer hotel points to Southwest Rapid Rewards and […]
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Tips for Visiting Museums (and Enjoying Them)
Museums are really the perfect attractions. Visiting them is a way to gain a more insightful understanding of an area’s culture and history, and do so in an engaging way […]
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Southwest Nukes Hotel Transfers for Companion Pass
Southwest ushered in the new year by nuking the ability to transfer hotel points to Southwest Rapid Rewards in order to earn the coveted Southwest Companion Pass. According to The […]
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Chasing Lights: The Best Northern Lights Tour in Tromsø, Norway
This Christmas I fulfilled a bucket-list item of witnessing the northern lights (from the ground). I’d seen the northern lights from a plane before, but that experience could not hold […]
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New Changes to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
Alaska’s new changes to its frequent flier program are truly a breath of fresh air. Typically when you find out an airline is “revamping” its frequent flyer program, this news […]
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Is It Worth It to Apply for Non-Chase Cards Before You’ve Reached 5/24?
[Offers contained within this article may no longer be available] I often urge people to pursue Chase cards before ever applying for cards from other banks like American Express, Citi, […]
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