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Travel Hacking Mistakes WE Still Make

In life, there’s always room for improvement, that’s for sure. And that holds true for the travel hacking world that each of us creates. Talking about mistakes we make is never an easy conversation, but Grant and I had it anyway. Whether the mistakes are the once-and-we’ll-never-do-that-again type, or those reoccurring mistakes that we seem to make over and over again, shedding light on the mistakes helps us think through what we’re doing and perhaps more importantly, what those mistakes might be costing us in the way of miles and points. After admitting our mistakes and deciding to share them with you, Grant and I had a good laugh about it all. Then he went back to enjoying his chai latte and I finished off my cortado, and of course we vowed to wipe the slate clean and not make the same mistakes again.

Let’s Take a Look at Our Mistakes

Grant felt that maybe searching and booking award flights and hotels too far out is a mistake because there are often good deals if you wait to the very last minute. Continue reading

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MealPal: Select Meals Under $7 (Available in Select Cities)

Good morning everyone.  MealPal is a new lunch program (available in select cities) where you pay a fixed price per meal (ranging from $6-$7, depending on your plan).  You then reserve lunch at participating restaurants, walk in during your reservation time, tell them your name, and then walk out with your lunch. I’ve been meaning to write about MealPal for months, but have never gotten around to it until now.  Luckily, MealPal has a great promotion running now.

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Updates to your Amazon Prime Membership

Happy Saturday, everyone! Most times, I delete emails that seem to be reminders of what I think I already know, but this one from Amazon caught my attention. Maybe you got this email from Amazon, as well. I have to admit, I had no idea about many of these changes to shopping, delivery, or digital benefits that come with Amazon Prime. So just in case you deleted your reminder email and could benefit from these services or changes to services, I thought I’d post them.

Amazon Prime works well for me, even though after reading this list, I realize I’m not using it nearly enough. I’m curious, which benefits do you find to be most useful?

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Help! Can you Convert AARP, Disney, or Amazon to Chase Freedom Credit Card?

Good morning everyone, happy Friday! I need a little help. I am planning my next App-O-Rama (OAR) and want another Chase credit card (or two). Since I am way over 5/24 (some people say LOL/24), I cannot get any of the really good credit cards. According to US Credit Card Guide, theses are the currently available non-5/24 Chase credit cards:

  • Chase British Airways – I received the sign up bonus for this credit card in May 2015
  • Chase IHG – I currently have this credit card
  • Chase Hyatt – I currently have this credit card
  • Chase Fairmont – This credit card is discontinued, so I cannot get this credit card
  • Chase Ritz-Carlton – I recently converted this card into the Chase Marriott Rewards Credit Card
  • Chase Marriott Business
  • Chase Iberia
  • Chase Disney Rewards
  • Chase Disney Premier
  • Chase Amazon Prime
  • Chase AARP

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[Winners Announced] Amazon eGift Card Giveaway: What are your MLK Jr. Weekend Plans?

Updated 2:45pm PT on 1/23: Sorry for the delay, here are the 3 winners of a $10 Amazon eGift Card.  Thank you to everyone who participated in the giveaway.  I hope you all had a great MLK Jr. Weekend :)

m r a h i grew up in memphis, tn. whenever i go by the lorraine motel, i always wonder how the world might be different had the tragedy of april 4, 1968 never happened. but…it happened. his legacy lives on. i wish he had lived on. whenever anyone sees the full spectrum of colors in a rainbow, it’s a special moment. i wish it could be that way with colors of skin.
todd s. I am going to volunteer at the La Regional Food Bank in honor of MLK!
Art Doing needed yard work, watching NFL playoffs, & planning trip to France.

Good afternoon, happy Friday!  While I am enjoying my Central / South America trip, I wanted to see what you guys are up to this MLK Jr. Weekend.  Since Monday is MLK Jr. holiday, I have the day off at work.  Since my work is paying me not to work, I love to travel on my paid holidays!

Whether you are going on an epic trip like myself, hanging out at home with your kids, or enjoying the weather, I want to know!  I will pick 3 winners and send them a $10 Amazon eGift Card.  To be eligible for the giveaway, all you need to do is leave a comment below telling me about your MLK Jr. Weekend plans.  You must leave a comment before 11:59pm PT on Monday, January 15.  Winners will be selected sometime on Tuesday, January 16 and I will email them a $10 Amazon eGift Card.  Thank you to everyone who participates in the giveaway and save travels!

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MLK Statue in Washington, DC. Image source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/492722015455335079/