How gameable are foreign currency refunds?
A funny thing happened during my August trip to the UK: I had an unusual number of foreign currency refunds. The refunds were unrelated: first I ordered a (surprisingly cheap!)
Coolest Apple Stores in the United States
Creating a great customer experience is a challenging task for businesses. Even the most popular and trusted brands can lose customers if they fail to meet their needs. In this
The 13 Best Nude Beaches in the USA: Where to Visit this Summer
Did you know that there are more than 150 public and private nude resorts in the U.S.? That’s right, the country has so many places where you can get naked
10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Turks and Caicos – Where Luxury Meets Comfort
The Turks and Caicos islands are an idyllic getaway that still offers a bit of adventure. Whether you’re looking for an upscale, all-inclusive resort with top amenities or a place
5 Best Costa Rica All Inclusive Resorts for Your Next Vacation
Thinking about vacationing in Costa Rica and want to find the right all-inclusive resort? Here are the top 5 best all-inclusive resorts in Costa Rica, plus tips on how to
Amex +4x on Travel for Referrals
Amex is back with a heightened referral off that rewards spend on the card you’re referring from in addition to Membership Rewards. After a…
Episode 62: Japan Reopens for Tourism
We’re back today with a discussion about finding award travel to Japan for a family from both the west coast and the east coast…
Top fun things To Do In Charleston SC: Insider Tips on the Lowdown
The city of Charleston, South Carolina is known for its rich history and recently as the filming site for several period-piece television shows. It’s no wonder why this quaint So..
Things to do in Chicago: Top Travel Attractions
Did you know that Chicago has an underground bar, a hidden cocktail lounge, and a Prohibition-era speakeasy? Did you know that the city also has a goat-centric pop-up diner, a
22 Fun Things To Do in San Diego – San Diego Attractions
San Diego is a beautiful city with plenty of fun things to do. From the world-famous San Diego Zoo to SeaWorld and LEGOLAND, there’s something for everyone in this California
20 Best Places to Visit In Dallas, Texas
If you find yourself needing to stay in Dallas for an extended period of time, you’ll want to know about things to do in Dallas, Texas. For anyone who finds
Cross-post: My So-Called Gig Economy
[Dear readers: this is the first and only post from my new blog about the app-based delivery economy you’ll find here on the main Free-quent Flyer Blog feed. You can
My short, boring COVID-19 infection, treatment, and recovery
Since the beginning of the pandemic, my family has taken the novel coronavirus just about as seriously as anybody we know. In one way this was made easy since the
Interest rates are starting to get more interesting
One of my favorite resources is DepositAccounts, which performs the simple, essential function of aggregating interest rates across a vast array of savings products. As you’d exp..
What are the most lucrative things you can do with free transportation?
Become a Patron!A few years back I wrote a goofy post trying to look at car ownership not as a personal consumption expenditure, but as a productive input; as a
The 4 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the US Virgin Island
The U.S. Virgin Islands are home to some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the world. These islands are perfect for an all-inclusive getaway, and there are many resorts
11 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in The Bahamas: Beaches, Food, and Fun Abound!
The Bahamas is home to some of the best all-inclusive resorts in the world, and they’re not just for spring breakers. These islands have a bevy of activities, top-notch restauran..
Spotting Fraudulent Prepaid Gift Cards in the Wild (US Bank)
Long time readers of the blog know I have a soft spot for US Bank Prepaid Visa and Mastercard Gift cards. In fact it…
Top-Rated Things to Do in Beacon, NY
Are you looking for the best things to do in New York City?
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Stroll Main Street
One of the best things to do in New City is
13 of the Top-Rated Beach Resorts in Costa Rica
When it comes to planning your next tropical getaway, you might think of hopping on a flight to one of the popular island destinations in the Caribbean or perhaps booking
Leaving money on the table: you can use Railcards for Heathrow Express, too
I was playing around doing some research for my recent posts on my trip to the United Kingdom and made a discovery that left me equally pleased (that I get
Best Tropical Vacations
Are you looking for tropical honeymoon destinations? Or planning your vacation on one of the best tropical islands for the coming holidays? If yes, this article is for you!
Dr..
When should you optimize for spontaneous, planned, or predictable expenses?
I like to generalize travel hackers into three broad categories, although none describes any individual perfectly.Roughly speaking, I think of opportunistic travel hackers as peo..