Author Archives: Brad Christensen

Planning Your First Cruise Tips: Dos and Don’ts

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Brad Christensen

Throw a dart at a spinning globe and if it lands in the blue, chances are there’s a cruise ship which sails somewhere nearby. As a means of choosing an itinerary for your first cruise, this probably isn’t the most … Continue reading →

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The Grand Teton

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Brad Christensen

I spent several weeks of every childhood summer in the Targhee National Forest in the shadow of the three peaks of the Tetons. Countless evenings I watched, transfixed, as the setting sun cast a warm orange glow on the sharp granite … Continue reading →

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A Five Finger Formula For a Frequent Flyer Fortune

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Brad Christensen

I had a streak in college when I “broke bad.” I was a straight-up kleptomaniac for about a week.  I went from being the kid who felt immense guilt over yoinking a pack of bubble gum, to a guy who … Continue reading →

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Sign up for IHG Rewards Club and Earn a Stay at ANY IHG Hotel

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Brad Christensen

If you aren’t already an IHG Rewards Club member, I’ve got a deal for you.  And if you are already an IHG Rewards Club member, I still have a deal for you.  First we’ll talk to the newbies, though. One … Continue reading →

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Have your choice of two excellent hotel point offers – Marriott or Hilton

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Brad Christensen

The increased bonus on the Delta card that Sheldon wrote about had many of you jumping on board to pick up some Skymiles – enough, in fact, for you and your spouse to take an almost-free domestic trip.  The only … Continue reading →

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Almost-Free Caribbean Dream Vacation

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Brad Christensen

Our recent trip to Ireland was epic to say the least. We discovered exactly why its called the Emerald isle – an abundance of green foliage assaulted our senses, and we enjoyed every moment of it. I’ll run you down … Continue reading →

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The Best of Kuala Lumpur

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Brad Christensen

Nestled near the West Coast of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is a bustling city full of vibrant colors, wonderful food and mesmerizing architecture. Any one of these would be enough to warrant a visit, however, when you put them all together, … Continue reading →

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