Author Archives: Doug Webster

Why You Should Never Buy a Timeshare: RCI, Trendwest, and the others

Go ahead, buy a $1800 vaccum.  Succomb to the “we’ll give you a discount if you put our home security sign up on your lawn” pitch.  Overpay for more meat than you can fit in your freezer. But please, please, never-ever buy … Continue reading

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How to Meet Credit Card Spending Requirements

When I applied for my first credit card to acquire points and miles I was worried about meeting a $1500 spending limit and I had six months to do it.  Soon I learned that almost anything can be put on … Continue reading

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Stay Free Nights in SE Asia Sheraton and Le Meridien Hotels

This site has to be one of my favorite wanderlusting websites.  What is it? It’s the list of Starwood Preferred Category 2 hotels (Usually Four Points by Sheraton, which are very nice) – hotels and resorts around the world that … Continue reading

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US Bank FlexPerks 33,150, Alaska Airlines 40,000, and Marriott 50,000 is back

US Bank Flex Perks Visa Olympic Promotion US Bank FlexPerks is a mediocre set of bank points. They pale in comparison to the Ultimate Rewards that Chase has constructed. This offer is in conjunction with the Olympic Games, and the … Continue reading

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Chase Ultimate Rewards Travel Partners

With all of the frenzy around Chase’s latest credit cards it is important for you to know how they work.  When Brad and I were at lunch the other day with a couple of friend we started explaining how the … Continue reading

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Staying 8 Free Nights near Universal Studios Orlando

What if I told you that it costs $15 just to park at Universal Studios Orlando or one of the Disney Theme Parks?  If you’re like me, you’d say that a free shuttle from your hotel is a necessity.  Well how … Continue reading

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FREE FLIGHT trip to COSTA RICA!

This is a guest post by our fellow wanderluster, John. John has followed WW for more than a year, and got in on the Citi AAdvantage card deal to stock up on AA miles in early 2011 – miles that took him … Continue reading

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