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Our Family Christmas Adventure: London, Paris, and NYC on Points
Traveling with a family of six is always a challenge, both financially and logistically. However, with a bit of creativity and a lot of travel points, we managed to book an incredible trip to London, Paris, and New York City during the Christmas to New Year’s season without breaking the bank. Quick Summary: Using 330,000 travel points, we booked flights for our family of six from Seattle to San Francisco, London, Paris, New York City, and back to Seattle, saving us around $17,000 in airfare. Additionally, we used 316,000 points for 12 nights of accommodation, which would have cost over $5,000, leaving us with a total out-of-pocket expense of under…
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Running a Business? Unleash Travel Rewards with Chase Ink Business Credit Cards
If you’re a sole proprietor, blogger, influencer, or business owner, Chase Ink Business credit cards can be a game-changer when it comes to earning rewards for your expenses. Two standout options with zero annual fees are the Chase Ink Business Unlimited and Chase Ink Business Cash cards. Sign-Up Bonuses That Wow These cards often feature impressive sign-up bonuses, making them even more appealing. At their peak, you could score $900 cashback or 90,000 Ultimate Rewards points. Typically, the bonus is a still-generous $750 cashback or 75,000 Ultimate Rewards points. Comparing the Chase Ink Duo Let’s break down how you can earn points with these cards: Maximizing Your Cash Back But…
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Maximizing our AMEX FHR benefits at Bellagio and Cosmopolitan
Check out the conversation about the deals on this trip in our video on youtube Embarking on a whirlwind journey through the glittering city of Las Vegas, my wife and I, set out to unveil a unique chapter in our travel saga. Our quest led us to an intriguing itinerary: a night at Bellagio, a night at the Cosmopolitan, and a final encore at Bellagio. Join us as we delve into the tapestry of experiences that unfolded during this exciting escapade. Day 1: Bellagio – The Grand Arrival Equipped with Clear and TSA Pre Check privileges, we soared through security, setting the tone for a seamless journey. With early arrival,…
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Seattle to Madrid for 20K points
Traveling from Seattle to Madrid for only 20K points
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Unlocking Italy: Repositioning for Unbeatable Travel Deals
How we booked business class tickets one way for only 55K points Now that I figured out how to look for deals on Air France from Seattle to Europe, how about checking out deals to Italy? Florence was a city we really wanted to visit and my wife is a teacher so we had to check for flights during spring break which for us is in April. If you saw blog post about my 20K I found from Seattle to Madrid, I was using that is the baseline for how much points it would cost to fly to Europe. Since we booked a family trip in February of 2024, my…
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London Airfare Journey – Capital One Travel Portal
We started out with Venture X and after the sign up bonus and normal spend for 6 months, we had accumulated about 188K points. Being new to the travel point game and not understanding how to best redeem our travel points or how to transfer points to Airline Partners, we booked our airline tickets through the Capital One Travel since we still had our $300 travel credit to use. We wanted to travel to from Seattle to London on April 2023, and all the travel sites, Expedia, British Air, Google flights, round trip was north of $1,100 per person for the dates we were looking for. I signed up for…
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Exploring Hotel Deals in Palm Springs: A Search for the Perfect Getaway
Which research on exploring hotel options in Palm Springs on Points or Book on Travel Portal Planning a quick getaway can be both exciting and challenging, especially when searching for the best hotel deals. Recently, my friend Chris B expressed his desire to escape to the beautiful Palm Springs/Indian Wells area in California this August. Eager to assist him, we embarked on a journey to find the perfect accommodations that would offer both comfort and value. Join me as I share our exploration of hotel options and the tough decisions we faced along the way. Hyatt Regency Indian Wells: A Pleasant Surprise Our hotel search began with the Hyatt Regency…
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Elevate Your Travel Experience with These Suitcase Must-Haves!
Embarking on a travel adventure? Curating the perfect suitcase essentials can transform your journey into a seamless and enjoyable experience. Join us in this travel blog as we unveil the ultimate must-have items that deserve a prime spot in your suitcase. From practical necessities to travel-enhancing gadgets, we’ve got you covered! Embarking on a travel adventure? Curating the perfect suitcase essentials can transform your journey into a seamless and enjoyable experience. Join us in this travel blog as we unveil the ultimate must-have items that deserve a prime spot in your suitcase. From practical necessities to travel-enhancing gadgets, we’ve got you covered! personal preferences. Travel Documents Passport/ID: The gateway to…
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Maximizing Benefits: An Insider’s Guide to AMEX FHR Hotels in Las Vegas
Check out the conversation about the deals on this trip in our video on youtube Check out the hotels we booked for our vegas trip and the benefits we got Planning a quick getaway to Las Vegas in August 2024? If you’re an American Express Platinum or Centurion cardholder, you have the opportunity to take advantage of exclusive benefits through the American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR) program. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to make the most of your stay by unlocking incredible perks and enjoying luxurious accommodations. The Benefits of AMEX FHR Program: The FHR program offers a range of benefits that elevate your hotel experience.…
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What’s In your wallet Eugene?
Capital One Venture X– Every purchase is 2x, $300 Travel credit, 10K annual bonus miles, $100 Credit for TSA Precheck. This is our main credit card we use for all our bills. The annual fee of $395 basically pays for itself as long as you travel at least once a year. AMEX Gold– 4x on Grocery, 4x on Restaurants, $120 on Uber Eats, $120 I use for grub hub. This is our main card for our groceries and eating out. This is the card that will help us racks up our AMEX points. $250 annual fee pays for itself as long as you stay on top of you your food…
