Author Archives: Doug Webster

How to Make $135 by Taking a Cruise Vacation

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Doug Webster

I know.  You clicked on this article because the title was too utterly intriguing to pass up – a little bit like the “one weird trick” that will turn your flab into washboard abs – though I can guarantee that … Continue reading →

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Eight Great First Trips Outside of the USA

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Doug Webster

Anyone who has felt any degree of apprehension about taking their first trip outside of the country needs to read Brad’s post about taking your first international trip.  Alongside his post it would be good for you to know what … Continue reading →

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Travel While the Deal is Hot

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Doug Webster

When a blacksmith is working a piece of iron he must heat the iron up until it is red hot.  Once it is red hot he hits it with the hammer to shape the iron.  Once the iron has cooled … Continue reading →

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Using Chase Ultimate Rewards: Six Roundtrip Tickets to Panama for $261

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Doug Webster

Any good points-hoarder has a good stash of bank points – travel rewards that can be transferred to other programs OR spent as cash.  For example, the much-extolled Chase Ultimate Rewards program not only lets you transfer to a variety … Continue reading →

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Ten Reasons to Take Your First International Trip

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Doug Webster

There is surprisingly so much nervousness over taking that first big leap – leaving the country.  There are dozens of excuses, few of them valid.  I hear them all the time, but the reality is that international travel is not … Continue reading →

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Why Low Level Redemptions?

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Doug Webster

At WorldWanderlusting.com we like to focus on Low-Level Redemptions.  This means that you maximize the use of the miles that you accrue by spending them efficiently.  For example: American Airlines Redemption Chart Europe: Oct. 15 – May 15 is the … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Anniversary with a $20 Upgrade and a Hike in Zion

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Doug Webster

Just last month, my wife and I celebrated our eleventh anniversary. We met in a dance class at Boise State, and ballroom dance has always been an interest for us, though four busy kids and too many other hobbies have … Continue reading →

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