It’s a Small World After All

Most of us have had the pleasure of taking our kids or grandchildren to Disney, and of course we took them on the “It’s a Small World” ride. . .after all!  We’ve been to Disney several times, and ran into someone we knew almost every time.  It does seem to be a small world.  Perhaps …

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Caribbean Dreaming

On this very cold day in Cleveland, Ohio, I decided to explore the possibility of a trip to the Caribbean this spring.  Before any of us make travel arrangements, we should note the possible Covid-19 ramifications.  And it’s not just about you or me; it’s about our helping these small islands with fragile healthcare ecosystems …

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This Week in Travel, February 5, 2021- Your Weekly Roundup

Hope your weekend is off to a good start!  Here’s your weekly roundup of the travel related stories that caught our eye this past week, starting with the latest Covid-19 developments: France announced this week that they are banning all travel to its territories in the Caribbean and French Polynesia.  This means that US travelers …

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Which Credit Card Should I Use?

If you have more than one credit card in your wallet, you are now confronted with a choice every time you make a purchase:  Which card should I use?  If you’re confused, you’re not alone.  Each card has a different “currency”, bonus categories, sign-up bonus requirements, timeframes, special offers, and other attributes that make it …

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What’s it Like Out There?

First off, a big thank you to everyone that subscribed in our opening wave this past weekend!  I’ll always be grateful for the “charter members” that took the time to see what we’re doing and follow along for the ride.  If you like what you see here, please recommend us to your friends and family.  …

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This Week in Travel, January 29, 2021 – Your Weekly Roundup

Here’s your weekly roundup of the travel related stories that caught our eye this past week.  Starting with the latest Covid-19 developments: The new requirement for a negative test for all incoming travelers to the US from abroad went into effect on Tuesday, January 26.  Here’s how it impacted one of the first US citizens …

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This Week in Travel – Your Weekly Roundup

Here’s your weekly roundup of the stories. . .big and small. . .that caught our eye this past week. For your weekend review: This week’s developments are related to President Biden’s executive orders concerning travel. The order he signed will impact travel in several ways, but these four points rise to the top: Federal mask …

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Playing The Game: How to get that Free Trip

We’ve been thinking about the best way to show you how to unlock the value of Points & Miles. How about some examples of how you can score a free trip? First, some assumptions: Your trip (for two persons) will take place sometime in 2022. We’ll show you how to use your points to cover …

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Let’s Get Started on Your Next Trip

Ok, it’s time to get going! You’ve been thinking about going to (Insert terrific destination here) and it looks like, vaccine distribution willing, you can start making plans. This post isn’t intended to help you decide where to go; that’s up to you. We want to share some of our tips on how to research …

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