22 Feb 2019
By Debra Baca
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Trip Report: Universal Orlando (Part 1)

Trip Report: Universal Orlando (Part 1)

Saving Money, Travel
148/365 My kids LOVE Harry Potter. I read all of the books to them a few years ago. Now, the audio books are playing on our Echo device most days, and the movies are frequently chosen for family movie night. They both have wizard robes and wands, and know their Hogwarts House and Patronus. In 2017, we bought cheap annual…
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05 Feb 2019
By Debra Baca
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Another Southwest Sale

Another Southwest Sale

Disney, Saving Money, Travel
131/365 Southwest has flights on sale through Thursday again this week, so if you have any air travel you need to book or you have Southwest flights already booked, go check it out! Lower Your Price I was able to shave even more points off of a flight I have coming up in a few weeks. It's so funny that…
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29 Jan 2019
By Debra Baca
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Southwest Sale

Southwest Sale

Saving Money, Travel
124/365 Southwest has flights on sale through Thursday, so if you have any air travel you need to book or you have Southwest flights already booked, go check it out! I was able to shave some more points off of a flight I have coming up in a few weeks. It's so funny that it's the same flight I lowered…
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17 Jan 2019
By Debra Baca
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Southwest Companion Pass

Southwest Companion Pass

Travel
112/365 The Southwest Companion Pass is just about the best deal in the travel hacking world. One person gets to fly with you for free (plus taxes, usually $5.60) for the rest of the year, plus the next year. It's so great! Both Bryan and I had Companion Passes in 2016-2017, and the kids were our designated companions. This meant…
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22 Dec 2018
By Debra Baca
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Southwest On Sale

Southwest On Sale

Saving Money, Travel
86/365 Southwest runs sales almost all of the time, so you know you will be getting a good deal no matter when you book. This is because whenever a flight you have booked goes on sale, you can check your information and rebook if the price has dropped. Checking My Flights I have two trips coming up with flights booked…
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30 Oct 2018
By Debra Baca
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Chase Ultimate Rewards

Chase Ultimate Rewards

Feature Articles, Saving Money, Travel
Day 33/365 2018-2019 Chase Ultimate Rewards are the gold standard in any travel hacker's arsenal. Some might say it's American Express Membership Rewards, but I haven't dabbled in those yet, and I think Ultimate Rewards is the best program to get your feet wet. Chase's 5/24 Rule Chase has made it a bit harder to do what's called "churning" of…
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