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Starwood Q2 2013 Promotion – “SPG Double Take”

Starwood has announced their new Q2 2013 SPG promotion and it has a push toward mobility. Learn more about the promotion and find out what properties are not participating – there are actually quite a few of them…

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Hotel & Trip Reviews

Castello del Nero Chianti Tuscany Review

Castello del Nero, Tuscany: Review and How to Stay Free

Castello Del Nero is a fully renovated 12th century Tuscan castle located in the heart of Tuscany’s Chianti region. This hotel offers a unique experience that goes well beyond that of a typical luxury, five star hotel – beyond compare to any other that I have stayed in.

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JW Marriott Guanacaste: Review & How to Stay Free

The J.W. Marriott is one Costa Rica’s premier luxury resorts with a wide range of recreational activities and experiences. Read our review of the hotel and how to stay for free here…

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Blog and Travel Tips

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Hotel Elite Status Series – Elite Program Reviews

Having Hotel Elite Status is a must for both the business and leisure traveler. Actually, it could be even argued that it is more important than airline status, and can be earned for as little as four stays at a hotel property. Here’s how to get it….

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Gold Passport Promotions

Hyatt Gold Passport: Elite Status Review

Hyatt Gold Passport Elite Status Review – Want to get Elite Status with Hyatt? Here is how you do it. It can be done through “nights”, Diamond Trial Challenge or credit card promotions. Check out our full review of the Hyatt Elite Status Program

Delta Airlines Skymile Promotions

Delta Same Day Travel Benefits – Changes Announced

Delta Announced today the official changes to the Same Day Travel Policy. Delta is trying to spin this as a positive change, but it is really going to have a negative impact. Here is our take on the change.

Tamarindo Costa Rica

Things to do in Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Tamarindo is a popular beach town located on the Northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica in the Province of Guanacaste. Here are some great things to do for families, based on our trip here.

Catarina, Nicaragua

A Day in Nicaragua

A trip to Nicaragua not was not originally part of our travel plans. But with it only being a short distance from our hotel in Costa Rica, (the JW Marriott Guanacaste) the opportunity just seemed like one we could not pass up. Here is a photo tour of our journey

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Travel Credit Cards: Reviews and Tips

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Travel Hacking 101: How to “Churn” Credit Cards for Free Travel

Here are the 6 steps required for Credit Card Churning, sometimes called Travel Hacking. This will teach you to Travel for Free by leveraging credit card sign up bonuses and travel reward cards.

Starwood Preferred Guest American Express Card

Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express Review

The Starwood Preferred Guest from American Express is consistently rated the #1 travel reward credit card because of its flexibility and high earning potential. Read our review of the card to see if it is a good fit for you.

Delta Gold American Express Card

Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express Review

The Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Credit Card has some great features and is a “must have” card for a certain demographic. Read our complete review of the card to see if it is a good fit for you.

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