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Credit Card Reconsideration

There is something about applying for a credit card that is a bit like asking a cute girl on a date.  You’ve got that moment of anxiety as you prepare yourself with the speech that you and your friends thought … Continue reading

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Wanderlust in Aruba

This post was written by Bonnie, a newcomer to the WorldWanderlusting way of traveling.  She recently took an unbelievable anniversary trip in February of this year with her husband, and wanted to share her experience with our readers (note that … Continue reading

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Starwood Hotel Stays

The Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express has been good to me over the course of the last year.  I’ve had over 10 stays in various SPG properties across the world.  Four hotels across the US and four … Continue reading

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Hotels.com Welcome Rewards Program

One of the first loyalty programs that really turned me on to points-hoarding was the Hotels.com Welcome Rewards.  Why?  Because it was extremely simple. Understanding these programs can sometimes be complicated.  Negotiating the intricacies of points value is as tough … Continue reading

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Dream Italian Vacation: Instructions to make it happen

Since our World History in the USA is primarily focused on the Western World, every student grows up with the knowledge of the Romans, Greeks, and the conquest of Christianity. Ever since my days of learning about the volcano at … Continue reading

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How to Visit British Columbia

Let’s face it.  You’ve definitely considered visiting the wonderful land of British Columbia.  Since childhood I remember hearing about Whistler Blackcomb and seeing the forests of BC.  It doesn’t matter whether or not you ski, snowboard, or neither, this place … Continue reading

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How American Express Membership Rewards Work

We’ve said it before, we’ll say it again, the secret to free travel is flexibility – flexibility in your schedule to go and in your means of payment.  A good secret to point-hoarding is to get them when you can, … Continue reading

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