Starting Out How often have you ever said “I wish I knew that starting out?” I know that many folks starting out come to my blog, and others like it, are new to reward and loyalty point collecting and are looking for…
by: Mario Skrzypczak The travel and tourism industry continues to grow and it is now responsible for 1 in 11 jobs worldwide. Why has there been such growth? Firstly, a strong global middle class has emerged, and in China, 2 billion…
Who wouldn’t want to visit beautiful coastal towns? Below is a list of some that may not be on your list as they are not often talked about, but are excellent choices if looking for towns on the water that…
In the past I haven’t really posted too many point or mile promotions as I figured most received them or found them online, but recently I found out that I am probably wrong in this line of thinking. I was informed…
Plain and Simple, Debt Stinks It’s been a while since I posted anything about personal finance, and I’m starting to plan my next credit card “app-o-rama” so it reminded me just how important it is to ALWAYS pay off your…
One area of travel that does not seem to have many loyalty point options is cruising. My wife and I are currently looking to sail next year (which will be our eight) so we are beginning our search now for a…
Everyone loves free stuff, especially when it’s actually helpful and has value. Below are some travel freebies that I have found over time that I feel are actually worth paying for, but love them even more since they are free. Everyone…
I recently left the country for a quick excursion into Canada and it made me realize that I was woefully unprepared and sure didn’t take any steps to ensure my safety and well-being while abroad. I am a planner by nature so…
Our Spring Break in Hawaii went off without a hitch and everyone had a great time. Now it’s time to round-up all the numbers and see what the trip would have cost and what we were able to save by using…
By Jon Mohatt (aka…Travel Brainstorm) With lodging and air travel secured the final step in completing our Hawaii travel plans was to reserve a rental car capable of carrying five passengers and their luggage. This really meant I needed to…
