Author Archives: Doug Webster

Club Carlson Visa with 85k Gold Points

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Doug Webster

I made a post not long ago in which I said that the Club Carlson card with 85k bonus points wasn’t as good as some other hotel card offers.  I’m now going to repent and ask for forgiveness. While there … Continue reading →

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Frontier Airlines- The Ugly Stepchild?

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Doug Webster

Delta, American, United, Southwest, and JetBlue are all common names in airliners, but Frontier Airlines is one that is commonly overlooked.   Because of this some people might refer to them as the ugly stepchild.  However, you should probably give … Continue reading →

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Dream Italian Vacation Part II

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Doug Webster

We’ve already take you on the first part of your dream Italian vacation, but now let’s complete the rest of the dream.  It’s taken you from Milano to the Italian Rivera.  Then we traveled through the picturesque Cinqueterre and onto … Continue reading →

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Hotels.com Welcome Rewards Program

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Doug Webster

One of the first loyalty programs that really turned me on to points-hoarding was the Hotels.com Welcome Rewards.  Why?  Because it was extremely simple. Understanding these programs can sometimes be complicated.  Negotiating the intricacies of points value is as tough … Continue reading →

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Bring the History of Your Travel Destinations to Life with Wikipedia

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Doug Webster

Portobelo Bay – a sleepy port on the North shore of Panama, enamored me in the same way it has far more intrepid explorers throughout history.  The morning mist is like lingerie over voluptuous green mountains.  It’s serene in a way that’s unique … Continue reading →

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Children Afraid of the Water

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Doug Webster

Our recent trip to Panama was a warm welcome to our freezing temperatures in Idaho.  At one point before the trip there was a 111 degree difference between Idaho and Panama.  Living in Idaho really limits the amount of time … Continue reading →

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WorldWandering – in Panama

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Doug Webster

We are sorry if you’ve noticed that we’ve been slacking this week. We set aside our lusting in exchange for some wandering.  Sheldon and I have both been attacking the sites in Panama, with our families in tow.  We’ve had … Continue reading →

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