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About Shelli

Shelli Stein is a health and fitness entrepreneur who travels the world in search of culture, food, and fun! Besides contributing to Travel with Grant, you can find her at Joy in Movement.

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Common Travel Scams & How to Avoid Them

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There are travel scams and then there are travel scams. You don’t need to fall victim to any of them. Here are some scams you’ll face and how to avoid them.

As experienced travelers we think we’re savvy when it comes to travel scams and how to avoid them. However, since the busy travel season is upon us, reviewing the most common scams and how best to avoid them can’t hurt, right? After all, these scams happen to the best of us.

Knowledge is power, so here are some of the most common scams you’re likely to deal with. The more you know about these scams, the less likely you’ll fall for them. Continue reading →

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Don’t Leave These SPG Bonus Points on the Table–Register Now!

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What’s the best kind of bonus point? The ones that are free, of course. Free bonus points for what we’ll do or what we’d spend, anyway, are the best kind. Don’t forget to register for this SPG bonus Starpoints offer! It runs through July 20, and two of my favorite Sheraton properties are included. The Sheraton in Krakow is a beautiful property in a great location. And you all know how I feel about the Sheraton Lisboa after my fun trip to Portugal last year. So register for this promotion because generally speaking, if Starpoints are out there, it’s good to make sure they end up in our accounts!

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You’re Bilingual… And You Never Even Knew It!

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What goes on in airports fascinates me. Sometimes even in a good way. And if you listen closely, you’ll hear a language spoken at airports that sounds nothing like the language you speak at home.

I didn’t realize I had a home away from home until I read this article. I even speak a different language when I’m there. And in fact, when I’m in this home, I’m joined by millions of others, which likely includes you!

If you have any interest in travel history or language history, come with me to Airportland and see if it feels like your neighborhood, too.

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Roy’s is Turning 30: Here’s What’s in it For Us!

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Do you have certain restaurants that no matter how many times you’ve been there, they never disappoint? Usually those places are few and far between because, after all, there are so many aspects to running a great restaurant that it’s easy for things to go wrong. One restaurant for me that always gets it right is Roy’s! I’ve been a fan of Roy’s for many years now. No matter which Roy’s I go to, it’s always a wonderful experience.

I’ve even hosted big birthday celebrations at Roy’s and if I do say so myself, they’ve become events that are talked about for years! Roy’s is turning 30, so they’ve got this celebration deal happening right now through July 8th. See if it works for you, and enjoy your next Roy’s outing and save some money, too!

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*Not Valid on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17, 2018. Offer requires a $50 minimum spend at Dinner in the Main Dining Room. Offer not valid in the Bar or during Aloha Hour. Offer valid now through 7/8/18. Valid at select Roy’s locations only. Cannot be combined with other offer or promotions. One dining credit allowed per table, per check, per visit.

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Do You Use An Affinity Reward Credit Card? Here’s a Better Option!

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I swear this happened the other day because I could not make this stuff up, even if I tried. And it’s by far the number one mistake people make in gathering miles and points. I’m in line to pay for groceries and the man in front of me pulls out a credit card to pay for his items. I have a curious nature, so I always look to see what credit card people use for their expenses. I contorted my body in several different directions in order to catch the name on the card and it was a, drum roll please… TJ Maxx Credit Card. Who knew TJ Maxx even had a credit card? And I’m not judging people who shop at TJ Maxx. Observing this man using his TJ Maxx Credit Card at a grocery store reminded me of all the other friends and family members I have who use these affinity cards. Using affinity cards doesn’t make sense if the goal is to travel more for less. Credit cards that accrue flexible points and miles so they can be used on various airlines and at multiple hotel chains makes much much much better sense! Continue reading →