Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
We just got word that JetBlue is running a limited time sale wherein you can save up to $250 on flights & hotels when you book with JetBlue Vacations! According to JetBlue’s website, you can save $250 on flights and hotel when you book by Monday, July 23, 2018 for travel between July 24, 2018 … Continue reading “JetBlue Sale: How To Save Over $250 (& Maybe Get A $100 Statement Credit, Too!)”
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Places For Geeks to Visit, Comparing WDW’s Water Parks, A Control Freak’s Nightmare Vacation & More!
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Happy weekend, y’all! And if you live in the U.S., happy Memorial Day weekend to you! Here’s a recap of what we wrote on YMMV this week. From great travel deals to what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and wanted to share, it’s all here, in one convenient place! Travel … Continue reading “Places For Geeks to Visit, Comparing WDW’s Water Parks, A Control Freak’s Nightmare Vacation & More!”
One Happy Island: Aruba!
Written by roberto.cusato82@gmail.com @ Airways and Travels
A few months ago, I had booked a three nights stay at the Ritz-Carlton Aruba using my three nights certificate that came with the Ritz-Carlton credit card. As the certificates would expire in March, I needed a place where to go for a few days before then, and MLK weekend seemed the perfect time to …
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Read MoreRoad Tripping? Learn What’s To See Along The Way!
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Last year I wrote about all the ways you could find out what’s at the next exit when you’re doing a road trip – rest stops, bathrooms, hotels, campgrounds, restaurants, etc. And ALL of those things are important to know ahead of time. But another nice thing to know is what’s on all those miles … Continue reading “Road Tripping? Learn What’s To See Along The Way!”
YMMV Travel Deals: Wed., April 11, 2018
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
When we see travel deals, we always want to spread the word. So as we see them, we make sure to let you know. They run the gamut from hotels to flights to points to miles to car rentals and even stuff you need while you’ll traveling, like equipment, Uber discounts, theme park tickets, etc. … Continue reading “YMMV Travel Deals: Wed., April 11, 2018”
4 Ways to Make Your Bora Bora Dream Trip Come True
Written by Holly Johnson @ Frugal Travel Guy
In late August, my husband and I checked off a big item on our travel bucket list – we spent five days in Bora Bora!
Wrapping Up Sicily, Salzburg And Vienna
Places are sections of a quilt. We make that quilt bigger the more we travel. Some sections, or squares, have vivid pictures. Others, just an abstract of a long-ago memory. They’re all wonderful. My kids’ happiness won’t necessarily be the size of…
Read MoreDid A Resort In Mexico Serve Alcohol Laced With Drugs To Unsuspecting Guests?
Mexico is a safe place to travel, right? It is, for the most part. But, this article is a good reminder of why you need to be careful, even in some of the most “normal” travel destinations.
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5 Ways I Learned to Save Money on My Croatian Holiday
Written by Christine Krzyszton @ Frugal Travel Guy
Without the right cards, my trip would have cost thousands versus a few hundred dollars.
Europe for Three Weeks: Where We’re Going and How We Paid
Written by Holly Johnson @ Frugal Travel Guy
An epic family vacation in the making, and how we paid for it all with points, miles and cash.
Enjoy a Hawaiian Island-Hopping Cruise Vacation for Under $1000
Written by Christine Krzyszton @ Frugal Travel Guy
Book this epic Hawaiian island-hopping vacation that includes a Pacific Ocean Cruise for under $1000.
An unexpected surprise: Nanshan Temple
Written by oneworld82 @ Airways and Travels
Sanya offers a lot of day trip opportunities to tourists. Unfortunately, most of them are either geared towards families (fun trips) in safe, “fake” environments (think of a forest park instead of a forest), or are geared towards locals and their entertainment (think cultural parks where local minorities are on display – literally). There are […]
6 Tips for Saving Money on Your Next Cruise
Written by Caroline Lupini @ Frugal Travel Guy
Is it Wave Season? Is it all-inclusive? Is there AirBnB by the port? Be sure you know before you board.
A gorgeous piece of Hainan: Yalong Bay
Written by oneworld82 @ Airways and Travels
We stayed at the Conrad for four nights to take advantage of Citi Prestige’s 4th night free deal, which saved us around $400. Since we stayed in Hainan five nights, we decided to spend the last night in Yalong Bay to check this increasingly famous spot out. I was struggling between the Mandarin Oriental and […]
Guangzhou – A city projected into the future (with some serious good food!)
Written by oneworld82 @ Airways and Travels
Aah, China! Finally, we meet again! The first and only time I visited the mainland was in 2006, when I went to Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, and Guilin – a time of great economic growth but also a chaotic time that made the country look more like a construction site than anything else. So, I was […]
How to Take Your Dog Snowboarding on Points & Miles
Written by FTG Staff @ Frugal Travel Guy
Have you seen this snowboarding dog gif? Here’s how to take your dog on his own trip and blow his furry little mind.
It’s Ski Season! How to Plan A Cheap Weekend Trip
Written by Caroline Lupini @ Frugal Travel Guy
Wintertime means ski season so what better time to work on planning a cheap weekend ski getaway to your favorite resort town?
The Pros and Cons of Bringing a Vacation Nanny on Your Next Trip
Written by Holly Johnson @ Frugal Travel Guy
Have you ever brought someone on a trip to help with the kids?
Peak Season Ski Hotels You Can Book With Points
Written by Anya Kartashova @ Frugal Travel Guy
Because even if you score a great deal on flights, lodging during peak season can dry up your budget.
Gem Hunting: The Vacation That Might Pay for Itself
Written by Christine Krzyszton @ Frugal Travel Guy
How to plan a fun family vacation with great finds.