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CategorySmall Town Paradox Draft #2
The Small Town paradox: or why you don’t have to leave the USA to get great exchange ratesIt’s a classic case of supply and demand: the fewer flight and lodging
My Christmas Wish and New Year’s Resolution
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!Now that’s I’ve gotten the good wishes out of the way, I want to talk about an issue that may make some uncomfortable: Stacey at
What’s the Deal? Not this Groupon dud to London and Dublin!
This “Deal” lays an egg.
I’m fresh off planning a trip including London and Dublin so at first glace on Groupon I was impressed at what you got for $2,798 for
Battle of the Budget MGM Vegas Hotels: Luxor Vs. Excalibur
Are you ready to rumble?
The Deal Kids and I are just back from Vegas, where we stayed at both of the budget MGM properties. I considered posting two normal trip
When Money is Not Your Limitation, How Do You Decide Where to Go?
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The Gift of Experience
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Dear Deal Mommy: How Do I Get 4 Tickets to X on Y Date, Cheap?
This is the latest of the series “Dear Deal Mommy” where, you guessed it, I answer readers’ questions. If you have a travel related question, please send it to me at info@thedeal..
Some Thoughts About Influencers
I’ve had some stuff on my mind lately and I’d appreciate your input. Before I lay out my thesis, let me reiterate some north star principles I try to follow:
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HIP Escapes Deal: Up to 90% Off Hotels & Free 20 Euro Credit
Three years ago I did a Camp Mom solo trip to Provence/Cote D’Azur. While researching that trip I found an amazing website: HIP Escapes (Referral link). Simply put, HIP Escapes..
Some Thoughts About Visiting Disneyland Paris in Winter
Greetings from Paris! Or more specifically, Marne-la-Valee, the suburb where Disneyland Paris is located. I am here with Deal Girl in the middle of January to answer the burning..
Camp Mom Needs Your Help
Happy New Year! If you’re like me, you’re using the calendar turn as a kick start to nailing down 2019 travel plans. Due to, well, life, I’m way behind where
The Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Tips You Won’t See Anywhere Else
I’m headed to my 2nd Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) next week. Before my first trip and again before this one I have read a LOT of Mickey’s
What I did on My Summer Vacation, and What I’m Up to Now
Happy back to school everyone! I’ve been quiet for a bit so just wanted to update you on what’s up in my world. Here’s a quick photo recap of my
The Most Miserable Hotel Stay I’ve Had in a Long Time
I’m just back from Soave Italy via Des Moines, Iowa. (I know.) I’m also just off my most miserable hotel stay in a long time.To be fair, the problem had
6 St. Augustine Hidden Gems For Your Next Visit
On a recent trip to Florida, I dug deeper into six St. Augustine hidden gems. I found that Florida’s oldest colonial city is chock full of special sites. I’m not
Disney World Highway in the Sky Review: Worth the Hefty Price Tag?
On a recent trip to Disney World I stumbled across a new tour option: Highway in the Sky. Highway in the Sky is a progressive dining experience unlike any other meal
9 Rules for Savvy Travel: Dia’s Tips for Better Trips
I’m headed to New York City this weekend on a last minute trip. I am not sure what Deal Girl and I will do, but I know one thing we won’t
What Are Your Resort Pet Peeves?
Greetings from the Hyatt Grand Cypress in Orlando. I’m having a stay here that is just, well, off. There is not one thing I could point to as catastrophic but
Disney World Hotels Using Points: The Best Deal in Orlando
Update: It’s rare that a post becomes obsolete a week after writing it. Marriott released its new rewards chart and doubled/tripled the price of this hotel to 25K Marriott points
What Should I Do About FT4RL?
Please bear with this stream-of-consciousness post. I’ve come to a crossroads and have put off making a decision long enough. I could really use your help deciding what to do ab..
Choice Vacation Rentals are Both a Great and a Terrible Deal
You guys know I’m a huge fan of vacation rentals. From saving on food to 2 TVs to that all important closing door I recently mentioned it’s hard for me to
Guest Post: Mother’s Day Traditions in Japan
Today’s post is written by Caleb Parsons of Kids Travel Japan. I follow Caleb on Instagram and enjoy his tales of living as an American with a Japanese family. I thought
When First Class is Cheaper Than Coach
Next month I’m headed to Disney World to research the next edition of Disney World Hacks. For the return I’m utilizing my favorite hack: the one way car rental. To get to