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Speed through Airport Security with a Free 2 Month CLEAR Membership Trial

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Good afternoon everyone, today’s post is sponsored by CLEAR, but my review of their service is all my own.  CLEAR is a membership-based service that allows travelers to get through airport security faster.  CLEAR lanes are separate from normal TSA security lines and are often much shorter and faster.  Only members with a CLEAR Card can use these expedited security lanes.  I’ve used CLEAR a few times at SFO and the process is very efficient.  The CLEAR agents are very friendly and are happy to help you out.  To learn more about CLEAR, please check out their detailed guide here.

CLEAR Card Kiosk in Airport

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TransferCar Part 3: RV Pickup, Dropoff, Exterior, and Interior Photos

Good morning everyone, I hope you are enjoying my epic RV road trip.  Before reading this post, please read TransferCar Part 1: Introduction to Free One Way Car and RV Rentals and TransferCar Part 2: Book your Free One Way Car or RV Rental Online.  In this post, I will share my experience with the RV pickup and dropoff, as well as showing you the inside and outside of the RV.

After taking the 30 minute shuttle ride from the LAX Marriott, I arrived at the  El Monte RV lot.  Brace yourself, there will be a lot of photos coming up.

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TransferCar Part 2: Book your Free One Way Car or RV Rental Online

Good afternoon everyone, here is part 2 of my epic RV road trip.  2 months ago, I wrote about TransferCar and how the service works (please read TransferCar Part 1: Introduction to Free One Way Car and RV Rentals).  I have since completed my first TransferCar rental and am sharing my experience throughout the entire rental process.  In this post, I will show you how to book your first TransferCar rental online.

Once you find the car or RV rental you would like, you need to make a request online.  To do so, go to the TransferCar page and select your dates from the calendar.  Make sure the dates and branch pickup and dropoff locations work for you – not all branches are open 24/7 – then click the green Request It button.

TransferCar Request Dates

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Travel Events: FTU Advanced Dallas, Chicago Seminars, and an OC Meetup

Good morning everyone, just a quick update on my travel plans over the next few months.  Even though the FTU Advanced Dallas just ended last weekend, I will return to Dallas for the next FTU Advanced Dallas event on September 25-27.  Tickets are $249 and the Hyatt Regency has a $99/night group rate.  The hotel is within walking distance of DFW Airport.  If you are skeptical of attending by yourself, read this post: Why you Should go to Travel Conferences by Yourself #Rant.

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Reminder: Sacramento Meetup Today at In-N-Out (12-2pm)

Good morning everyone, I just wanted to remind everyone (in the Sacramento area) that today is the Sacramento meetup (aka “meat”-up) at In-N-Out.  I am heading to my local Citi Branch this morning to apply for the Citi Prestige Credit Card and get the in-branch offer.  Learn more here.

  • When: Saturday, April 11 from 12-2pm
  • Where: 3501 Truxel Rd, Sacramento, CA 95834 (Google Maps)

In-N-Out Sacramento

I look forward to meeting some of you this afternoon for some burger, fries, milkshakes, and top secret MS tricks!   Have a great weekend everyone!