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2025 Pet-Friendly Points Showdown: Kimpton vs Aloft vs Canopy
Heading out with a furry co-pilot? Here’s a quick look at how three major pet-friendly hotel brands stack up on loyalty points and perks.
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International Cat Day 2025: Feline-Friendly Flight Hacks
Prepare for a cat-friendly trip in 2025 with these essential feline flight tips. Discover how to navigate pet fees and documents while ensuring maximum comfort for your furry travel companion.
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Short-Haul Flight Deals: Beat 2025 Beach Traffic
Gridlocked highways can turn a beach weekend into a slog. These short-haul flight sweet spots help travelers skip I-95 traffic and maximize loyalty program mileage for a breezy getaway.
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Seaplane Sightseeing 2025: Redeem Kenmore & Alaska Miles for PNW Water Landings
Discover the Pacific Northwest’s stunning vistas from above with Kenmore Air’s seaplane tours. Frequent flyers can redeem or earn Alaska Miles while enjoying unforgettable water takeoffs and landings.
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National Lighthouse Day 2025: Coastal Flights & Lighthouse Stays With Points
Celebrate August 7, 2025, by exploring America’s historic maritime beacons from Michigan’s 120-plus lighthouses to North Carolina’s towering icons. Discover how frequent flyers can enjoy coastal flight sweet spots and unique lighthouse-area stays on Marriott and Hyatt points.
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Sziget Festival 2025: Budapest Bound With Ryanair Deals & Oneworld Awards
Music fans can celebrate the 33rd year of Sziget Festival on Budapest’s Óbuda Island from August 6–11, 2025. Frequent flyers can score budget-friendly Ryanair fares and redeem Oneworld awards to join Europe’s largest music extravaganza.
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Hiroshima 2025: Avios Journeys and a Meaningful JR Pass Getaway
Hiroshima’s 80th anniversary ceremony is a profound call for nuclear disarmament. Travelers can maximize Avios flights to Japan and use the JR Pass for a reflective side trip during the commemorations.
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Jamaica Independence Day 2025: Montego Bay Resorts on Points
Celebrate Jamaica’s cultural milestone with a luxurious points redemption in Montego Bay. Discover how to book top-tier properties for an unforgettable Independence Day 2025.
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Your End-of-Summer 2025 Refresher: Amex Airline-Fee Credits That Still Work
The Amex airline-fee credit can help offset annual fees on premium cards. Here’s how to unlock key reimbursements in 2025 while avoiding common pitfalls.
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National Oyster Day 2025: Coastal Award Flights & Waterfront Stays
Frequent flyers have a delicious reason to take off this summer: oyster festivals across the U.S. beckon with shucking contests, local recipes, and breathtaking waterfronts where miles and points go a long way.
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Book ANA/JAL Award Flights for the 2025 Aomori Nebuta Festival
The Aomori Nebuta Festival lights up northern Japan every August with enormous illuminated floats and spirited dancers. Here’s how to use ANA or JAL miles for a front-row seat in 2025.
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Snag 2025 Alaska Repositioning Cruise Deals: Fly to Vancouver with Miles
Shoulder-season deals in 2025 for Alaskan repositioning cruises offer big savings, especially when you book flights to Vancouver with miles. Learn how to pair discounted cruises with strategic mileage redemptions for the ultimate budget adventure.
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JR Pass 2025 Price Hike: Secure Your Vouchers Now
JR Pass rates are climbing up to 70% from 2023 to 2025. Frequent flyers eyeing Japan can still snag lower prices by locking in a pass before the next hike.
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BC & Ontario’s 2025 Civic Holiday: Award Travel Highlights
On August 4, 2025, BC Day and Ontario’s Civic Holiday align to create a prime summer getaway. Explore flight redemption tips, statutory pay rules, and more.
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Review: United Club at Washington Dulles Int’l Airport (IAD), D Gates
Large, dated, ok to get work done The rather large United Club at IAD (D gates), like all the Dulles United Clubs (not Polaris) is caught in a time-warp with a dated design that matches the dreary concourse. The summary Seasoned travelers know that the regular United Clubs at IAD...