Category Archives: Hotels

Building an Arsenal of Hotel Points

Posted on December 10, 2011 by wpengine

I’m getting pretty excited as I check out my Starwood Preferred Guest Statement these days. As you can see I’ve reached about 55,000 SPG points. I got 30,000 from the short time promotion that American Express did on their Starwood … Continue reading →

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Couple of Travel Deals

Posted on November 10, 2011 by wpengine

I’m going to highlight two different ideas that I took from the Frugaltravelguy.  He posted them and I felt like they were worthy of sharing. Club Carlson 50,000 Point Bonus (No Credit Card Required) We have a lot of people … Continue reading →

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Biltmore Mansion Experience

Posted on November 7, 2011 by wpengine

Wow. I’ve visited some elegant places in my life. NEVER have I experienced the luxury of living until today. George Washington Vanderbilt knew how to build a chateau. Let me tell you some facts about the Biltmore Mansion. It was … Continue reading →

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Hotel Park and Fly

Posted on November 5, 2011 by wpengine

As I prepared for my current trip I was concerned about where to stay.  I hate the idea of parking at the airport and getting nothing in return.  I’ve talked before abou the Park and Fly option, but most hotels … Continue reading →

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Hilton HHonors 60,000 after $750 in spending

Posted on October 31, 2011 by wpengine

Hilton must have decided to respond to the excellent offer that came out about a week ago from Marriott. Gotta love competition! This is an offer unlike any I’ve seen before from Hilton. The HHonors program is alright. I feel … Continue reading →

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My Baby Max’s First Trip

Posted on September 23, 2011 by wpengine

The moment before the flight was a little tense for me as I prepared for my first redeye with my newborn son.  I felt like everyone was giving me the “death stare” as I boarded the plane.  I’m sure that … Continue reading →

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North Carolina, Here we come!

Posted on September 20, 2011 by wpengine

I’m a little bit nervous about my flight that I have coming up early on Wednesday morning. It will be my first “redeye” ever, as it will be the first flight that my son takes. I really hope that he … Continue reading →

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