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INSIDER SECRET: If you’ve got four weeks of vacation time, taking several smaller trips makes more sense than using all of your time at once. But that’s a personal choice. The average American gets about two weeks of vacation each year, but that number has been increasing in recent years because employers are offering extra vacation …
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The average American gets two to three weeks of vacation per year and it never seems like enough to see and do everything we want. If vacation means travel for you and your family, here are seven tips for using your vacation days wisely so you can see more of the world and maybe even save …
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INSIDER SECRET: The trick to packing for Alaska is to pack layers because the weather can vary wildly from one moment to the next. Packing for a trip to Alaska can be difficult because you just never know how the weather will be. Within a single day, it can go from being dry and warm …
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INSIDER SECRET: In order to see the salmon spawn (one of the most popular excursions in Alaska) you need to visit sometime in the last week of July through the middle of August, so plan accordingly. Alaska is an incredible cruise destination because it offers something for everyone. From beautiful and relaxing scenic cruising to …
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INSIDER SECRET: You can redeem Barclaycard Arrival miles for many things that other points programs won’t allow. That’s because Barclays’ definition of a “travel purchase” is super broad. One of the easiest-to-use-rewards are Barclays Arrival miles. There are no bonus categories to worry about or complex earning multiples. These points are designed for folks who …
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One of the best travel credit card perks is rental car insurance, which can save you bunches on car rentals. But, it can also lead you to mistakenly believe you are covered when renting a car, though you may not be. This simple misunderstanding of the complex world of credit card insurance causes nightmares for …
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INSIDER SECRET: You’ll want to choose your cruise line carefully. Some cruise lines, like Carnival, cater to families and budget travelers, while others, like Celebrity, are known for offering a more luxury experience. If you have looked into or taken an Alaskan cruise before, you know how confusing it can be to choose the right …
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You may think you know everything there is to know about the Marriott Bonvoy rewards program, since it’s one of the largest hotel reward programs out there. But Marriott Bonvoy offers several secret features that only its most loyal reward members know about. Here are 13 ways you can take your points-and-reward travel to the …
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INSIDER SECRET: June and July are the best time to enjoy Alaskan fishing and whale watching. But other seasons offer their own unique benefits, too! Alaska is probably the most beautiful place I have ever visited. An Alaskan cruise offers the opportunity to visit many parts of Alaska and to see certain parts that are …
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Have you ever researched the perfect travel deal for days or weeks only to see prices shoot up the moment you go to book? It might feel as if the travel companies are rooting against you. You’re not the first person to wonder if hotel and airline companies are manipulating their prices based on your …
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With all the Marriott hotel brands offered under the Marriott Bonvoy rewards program, there are lots of reasons to collect Marriott points right now. More hotels mean more ways to use Marriott points. One of the best ways to earn Marriott points is wit…
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INSIDER SECRET: Traffic tickets in Italy are outrageous, but if you want to rent a car anyway then pay for it with one of the best credit cards for car rentals so you won’t have to pay for the rental company’s expensive collision coverage. But read the fine print to be sure that the coverage will …
