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Forget credit cards. Earn up to 1M miles by hacking United!
United Airlines unveiled a revolutionary (no, really) way to earn miles through its “Bug Bounty” program. Okay, so I guess it’s more like discovering vulnerabilities to prevent U..
Why Amtrak’s recent accident reminds us that the US needs to innovate
Rendering, via CNN
I haven’t read as much about the Amtrak accident as I’d like to have, but, one can only take so much. In fact, the thing that spurred me
Review: Etihad Airways A380 Apartments Abu Dhabi to London
From the outset, I want to be clear: I was quite giddy about this flight. I got even more excited when I boarded. And the flight was great compared to
Everyone is Wrong about the Wyndham Credit Card. Here’s Why.
This is where we stayed in July for $84/night via Wyndham.
I’ve reached my limit on the “new and improved” Wyndham credit card talk as I’ve been quietly hacking them for
5 Lessons Learned While Booking Spring Break Award Tickets to Europe
Yes, Please! Image via Gran Canaria Tourism
I mentioned recently that it’s time to book next year’s Spring Break. Prime tickets are already going fast. Taking my own advice, I’ve..
Is Poverty a Gift to Tourism?
Sassi in Matera, Italy, August 2014
Take up the White Man’s burden, Send forth the best ye breed
Go bind your sons to exile, to serve your captives’ need;
To wait in heavy
How To Further Reduce Your United Miles Cost
I hope I was able to open your eyes in your effort of buying cheaper United miles through gift card churning.
Further, there are two more ways to lower the cost
I’m Planning Spring Break 2016. You Read That Right. 2016.
Sunrise at the Radisson Melbourne, Spring Break 2015
I know. You’ve barely recovered from Spring Break and you’re rushing headfirst into the mess that marks every May: graduation..
14 Free Lonely Planet ebooks and Free and Cheap Kindle Book Round-up
Found some total no-brainers while stocking up my kindle app today:
FREE LP E-Books:
Lonely Planet 3 of The USA’s Best Road Trips
Lonely Planet 3 of France’s Best Road Trips
T..
Think You Only Pick “Safe” Destinations? Think Again.
Deal Girl makes friends in Guatemala. August 2011.
I’ve had safety on the brain lately. Maybe it’s because I’m taking the kids to Asia for the 1st time, but I’m seeing
EVA Air to add 2 more Hello Kitty Routes
For those of you who haven’t gotten to ride on the Hello Kitty planes (I sure haven’t), here is your chance to do it. EVA Air is adding additional routes
6 Disney World Hotels I Don’t Recommend
After three recent Disney World visits (and six on property hotel stays) I’ve come to appreciate staying on site. Between extra magic hours, extravagant theming, amazing customer..
When Your Kids Get Sick Overseas: Three Lessons Learned the Hard Way
A Small Sampling of Our Multi-Lingual Medicine Cabinet
A topic came up on the Saverocity Podcast at FT4RL: what you wish you knew before traveling with kids.
I volunteered one I’..
Dear Deal Mommy: What Are The Best Miles to London in Business Class?
What, you don’t use a quill?I’m happy to help with travel dilemmas whenever I can and encourage you to reach out with this Dear Deal Mommy series, at info@thedealmommy.com as
Three Lessons Learned from Deal Girl’s Passport Fiasco
Image via state.gov
Just wanted to give a quick follow up and thanks for your help. To recap, Deal Girl’s passport expired and I waited too long to easily get a
Sam’s Club Deal Back on Groupon for 2015: $45 for Membership, $20 Gift Card, and $35 in Food
Groupon has one of my favorite deals back for 2015: Sam’s Club Membership for $45 that include a $20 gift card and a bunch of other freebies making them over
Reflections from flying Southwest
I know by now you’re probably used to reading my reviews of premium cabins like American Airlines, Qatar, Emirates (and even more Emirates), or Korean Air, but every so often
Stop Reading Blogs
The gems you discover when you stop reading the blogs: mutant oreos!
Stop Reading Blogs.
Yes, I know this is a click-bait headline, but I mean it. Stop reading blogs, at least
The Reason You’re Seeing So Much Stuff About Disney Lately
The Kitchen Sink at Beaches and Cream. Walt Disney World, Jan 2015
Greetings from Disney World (again)! Yes, I know it’s season of Disney over here, but last minute fare sales
Is Indonesia really adding to their Visa-free list or not?
When I first saw @CanadianKMs tweet this a few weeks ago, I thought it was great.
Canadians and Americans now get Visa-Free access to Indonesia! Yay! http://t.co/VTdRDx4RZs
— Jef..
True Deal Mommy Confession: I Screwed Up Deal Girl’s Passport
And it was all going so smoothly.
Flights booked? Check.
Suites with Diamond Upgrades booked? Check.
Passports renewed? Not so much.
Turns out Deal Girl’s passport expired in Jan..
Stay at a hotel for free every year
This has nothing to do with redeeming points for award bookings. No, this post’s all about credit cards that’ll give a free hotel night every year – just for having
Camp Mom Asia 2015 by the Numbers: 19,177 Miles in 30 Days!
Courtesy Great Circle Mapper
Whew. The logistics for Camp Mom Asia are finally in place! Thanks for bearing with me as I worked it all out in my head. Your advice