Category Archives: Family Travel

How to book your US Airways Companion Certificate

Posted on August 28, 2014 by wpengine

Hurray!  Your US Airways Companion Certificate has arrived!  You’re excited to book your trip, but you realize that the fine print on this thing is crammed on the page.  This thing has more rules than the English language, so buckle up … Continue reading →

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“She Always Wanted to go to Italy” – A guest post by Jared

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Brad Christensen

This is another guest post from Jared, who has been wanderlusting with us for more than two years now. He fulfilled his wife’s life-long dream to travel to Italy, and despite some trouble with the trains, had a memorable adventure. … Continue reading →

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A Ridiculously Easy Way to Save $400 on ANY flight

Posted on July 17, 2014 by wpengine

Travel is the ultimate vice for me.  Neither alcohol or tobacco tempt me, but travel pulls me in like a tornado.  The biggest difficulty is the cost of travel can be prohibitive, which discourages many people from even considering it … 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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How Double your Credit Card Sign Up Bonus (for most people)

Posted on June 26, 2014 by wpengine

Call me boring, but there is an exhilarating feel when you hit the final “submit” button when you apply for a credit card.  The moments feel like hours as they make a final decision as to whether or not you’ll … 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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Why I love Polygamy (When it Comes To Travel Loyalty Programs)

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Brad Christensen

When it comes to spouses, by all means, be monogamous. There’s so much more to gain from a lifetime of dedication to a single partner, but when it comes to earning loyalty points to unlock a world of almost-free travel, … Continue reading →

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