Author name: James

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Disney World On A Budget: The Ultimate Guide Part 1

Look, I get it. Walt Disney World is not for everyone. It is crowded, expensive and hot. All that said, there is definitely something magical about the “Happiest Place on Earth”. This is what makes it one of the top destinations in the world for families, large and small. If you have never been, especially […]

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Partner Awards Booking: Everything You Need To Know

At long last, the time has arrived. You have build yourself out a pretty strong Chase Trifecta engine that is earning regular Ultimate Rewards Points. In addition to that, you successfully met the spend requirements for the SUBs on those cards, and now find yourself with a respectable nest egg. Finally, you’ve joined our Facebook

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Using Google Flights To Be A Better Travel Hunter

Updated 5/22/24: Southwest Airlines flights are now officially accessible through Google Flights (below). This is a great addition to the platform, as we have suggested Southwest being one of our top US Domestic Airlines…Making this great method of tracking, that much better! When my friends and family members are looking to find affordable flights, and

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Understanding Rakuten + Amex Cash Back (& why you act now)

If you are an Amex cardholder, you have likely heard about Rakuten and its great cash back program. There seems to be discussions regularly about connecting your Amex Card to the sales portal without much dive into the “what & why”. If you have not yet heard the rumblings, or just have further questions, this

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Off Grid and On The Rocks – Finding Aloha on Hawaii’s Big Island

CONTENTS1. Why Big Island?2. The Eruption of 20183. The Lava Community of Pahoa4. Things To Do On Big Island5. Respecting Hawaiian Culture6. Cost Cutting on Big Island7. Trip Highlight Video8. Final Thoughts I think I could write a thousand articles about Hawai’i based on a thousands trips (I may, still) and never quite capture everything

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Using Chase Ultimate Rewards Portal for Booking Flights

1. Why Purchase From The Portal2. The Basics of Chase Ultimate Rewards3. Booking a Flight Through Chase Ultimate Reward Portal4. Final Thought Assuming you’ve done a bit of due diligence and already spoken to folks in our Facebook Group, or Community Forums, you have no doubt seen or heard warnings against booking reservations (flight or

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