Category Archives: Florida

How to get business travel for free (and still write it off)

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Brad Christensen

First, I need to establish that I’m giving travel advice in this article, not tax advice.  I’m not qualified or licensed to give tax advice, and I’m treading a thin line in this article.  Even so, I want to share … Continue reading →

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One Credit Card Application, Two Vacations for Two People

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Brad Christensen

If you’re like the majority of people, you’ve dabbled with frequent flyer miles.  You probably have a small balance with one airline and you may even have a card that gives you miles.  Maybe once in the past five years … Continue reading →

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Vacation Homes in Orlando

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Brad Christensen

I love hotels.  I really do.  But when I have a big group and I can make it work, there’s nothing like staying in a vacation home. Any time we have more than two couples, I try to make it … Continue reading →

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Buy One Flight, Get Four Free: A $900 Family Vacation for Five

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Brad Christensen

Sheldon wrote an excellent post about the greatest gift you can give your spouse, one that won’t wither, or be consumed and then disappear – the gift of travel and the memories that come with it.  And if travel is … Continue reading →

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St Augustine, Florida: The Most Historic Place in the US

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Brad Christensen

In our recent Florida Roadtrip loop with free Club Carlson Hotels, I raved about the town of St. Augustine, Florida. Founded in 1565, St. Augustine is the oldest continuously-occupied settlement by Europeans in the continental United States. Its history is … Continue reading →

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