Category Archives: Island Vacations

Almost-Free Caribbean Dream Vacation

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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How Spending $1000/month Will Get You to Hawaii – Plus 2 Resort Nights!

Here’s the executive summary: Sign yourself up for the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard Spend $1000 in everyday expenses the first month on this card, pay it off immediately Pay an $89 annual fee the first year Collect 36,000 Hawaiian Airlines miles … Continue reading

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Others Paid $5000 for a Hawaiian Vacation, Shara Paid $320

This is a guest post by Shara. She and her husband have been followers of our blog since 2011 and in this post she tells us about how she got started and how they took an epic trip to Hawaii.  If … Continue reading

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Flights to Hawaii for a Quarter of the Cost

I admit…. I’m guilty and I’m here to eat crow. For the more than three years we’ve been running this blog, I’ve had only one frustration – that far too many people believe that travel should consist of going to … Continue reading

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Get the New Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard and go to Hawaii for $100

Not too long ago we got notice about a new travel rewards card – The Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite MasterCard® from Barclaycard.  At first I didn’t pay much attention because I’m not close to an airport that’s served by Hawaiian Airlines, … Continue reading

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Travel to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico – it’s a latin Hawaii – a wonderland of beaches, history, and culture. Today we’ll be taking you to a romantic and exotic honeymoon to the enchanting isle of Puerto Rico.  Barring that you visit during hurricane season, … Continue reading

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