Author Archives: Doug Webster

10 Ways to Make Travel with Children Easier

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Doug Webster

Are you one of them? It’s a large group of parents who use their children as the excuse for not traveling. They say it’s impossible. But is it really? Cindy, a dedicated worldwanderluster, took her five children on a cruise … Continue reading →

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Venice to Rome Itinerary in 13 days

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Doug Webster

The link in this post for the Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express offers a total of 25k bonus points after meeting the spending requirement.  We do receive a commission on applications approved from our links, but please carefully consider … Continue reading →

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My Brawl with Citi- A Credit Card Reconsideration Story

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Doug Webster

Two months.  For two months we traded blows until I finally delivered the TKO punch on Tuesday night. My faith did not wane, nor did my persistence slow.  I knew that I would win the fight.  You must have the … Continue reading →

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Short Haul Delights this September: Top 3 Choices

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Doug Webster

This is a sponsored post about last minute getaways to some beautiful islands in the Mediterranean. As the peak season comes to an end and the kids head back to school, other holidaymakers may be building up to booking themselves a … Continue reading →

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The Best Starwood “Nights and Flights” Redemptions

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Doug Webster

You need to get your hands on 70k Starwood Preferred Guest points. Why?  Because there is some incredible redemption value when you use the Starwood “Nights and Flights” redemption option that Sheldon detailed in his post last week. As you … Continue reading →

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Inside Look at the Starwood Preferred Guest Program

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Doug Webster

With a sexy bonus on Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express, it’s definitely worth taking a look at the card. The offer expires on September 3rd, 2013.  Now is the best time of year to look at getting this card. The … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Stingy With My Free Travel Secrets

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Doug Webster

The first credit card I ever signed up for was a Sprint co-branded card that allowed me to make long distance phone calls from college to home for 10 cents a minute. I thought that was a nice perk, but … Continue reading →

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