Author Archives: Doug Webster

BAR 2011 (Big Awesome Ride) Part 2

This is a continuation of BAR 2011… Day 3 Staying at a Days Inn with a pool doesn’t always mean that the pool is going to be a great one.  I actually was rather dismayed by the pool, and felt … Continue reading

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Priority Club Point Breaks

Being a Wanderluster and a frugal person for some people can be a funny match. Many people who know that I love to travel ask me where I’m going next. My usual answer is, “Wherever is a good deal.” At … Continue reading

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Save Dollars, not Pennies, with the Club Carlson Promotion

My high school government teacher was well-known for his hobby – he picked up pennies while jogging around town.  His theory, which he shared enthusiastically with just about everyone, was that he could pay for a new pair of running shoes … Continue reading

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Taking My Wife on her First International Trip

Shae and I were married in May of 2008. On Thursday we will celebrate our fourth anniversary together. I always tease her and tell her that they have been four L-O-N-G years, but it is only teasing as these years … Continue reading

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188,000 Club Carlson Hotel Points – No Credit Card

If you’ve been wanderlusting with us since last December, you know that we hooked you up with an opportunity with Club Carlson to lock down as many as 5 free nights in a hotel with a single night stay purchase … Continue reading

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Eight Great Things to do in Panama

I remember it like it was yesterday… it was April of 2008 and we were driving back from Boise.  Sheldon called me up as we were crossing the Arco desert.  “Dude, I ju——————kets to  Panam——————— American Air———-June for $230!!!” Those … Continue reading

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Return of the Radisson Big Night Giveaway

The absolute best hotel promotion that ended in December is making a surprise comeback.  Somehow they are going to be doing this again and I can’t wait to get my paws on this deal. All of the details are still … Continue reading

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