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Back from Portugal! Some Thoughts
My family just returned from our spring break trip to Portugal that we booked using miles and points. We spent time in Lisbon, Nazaré, Leiria, Óbidos and Sintra. Overall, we had a fabulous time in Portugal! I plan to write separate posts on our flights, hotels and activities. But first,...
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Review: (SATA) Azores Airlines Paris – Ponta Delgada (Coach)
For our second trip to Portugal but first to the Azores, we flew coach from Paris to Ponta Delgada non-stop and found it surprisingly enjoyable.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or...
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Great Deal for Early Summer Trip to Europe: 50% Off Award Sale on Virgin Atlantic
As first flagged by OMAAT blog, Virgin Atlantic is currently having a 50% off sale on all awards for routes between the United States and UK. Only Virgin Atlantic flights (not the ones operated by partners) qualify, and the sale is valid through June 30th 2024. You have to book...
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Galveston: Not a 2nd-rate cruise port anymore
The port of Galveston, Texas is about a 5-hour drive from our house. But, despite its close location, my family has only cruised out of Galveston twice. The vast majority of our dozen+ cruises have been out of Florida. Why? When my kids were younger, the ships that sailed from...
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We Need Your Help! Are You From One Of These States?
If you’ve followed along here for a while you may recall our daughter raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society last year.  Her team raised over $60,000 last year!  She’s at it again and she needs a bit of help to finish off... The post We Need Your Help! ...
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Our “Swan Song” Family Trip to Disney World: Was the Juice Worth the Squeeze?
Two years ago, I wrote a post on our super expensive day visiting Disney World.  At the time I hoped it would be our last visit, but nope. This January we ended up getting a 3-day “Florida Resident” tickets for $215+tax per person. While it’s a very good price compared to...
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Airport arrival time: My husband and I are on opposite sides
Note: I’m currently traveling and will respond to comments upon my return. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for current travel photos. My husband and I don’t have too many arguments when we’re traveling. But one issue that frequently comes up is airport arrival time. My family does have TSA...
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DEAL: Southwest Gift Cards On Sale (Through 3/10 Only) Up To 17% Off
Costco and Southwest have been partnering together on gift card sales for the past year or so.  The deals have been anywhere between 10% and 20% off of the face value of $500 per gift card.  Today and tomorrow (March 10th, 2024) they’re offering... The post DEAL: Southwest Gift Cards On...
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Is There Any Value Left in Wyndham/Vacasa Partnership?
As first reported on LoyaltyLobby, on March 26th Wyndham program will be adjusting award pricing  on certain hotels. And as usual, they are not telling us which ones. But truth be told, most hot Wyndham points deals have disappeared years ago, though occasional gems remain here and there. What’s more...
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Rio Las Vegas: First Look At Renovated Rooms At World Of Hyatt’s Newest Vegas Property
If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know that I spend quite a bit of time in Vegas for work.  I’m also a big Hyatt fan, which meant that the recent announcement about Rio Las Vegas officially joining World of Hyatt... The post Rio Las Vegas: First Look...
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Funniest travel commercials
Note: I’m currently traveling and will respond to comments upon my return. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for current travel photos. I love funny commercials, and I especially love them when they’re about travel. Here are some of my favorites. I laugh every time I see this current Kayak...
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How I’m Saving Money and Earning Points on Groceries These Days
For most regular families, grocery bill is their second highest expense each month, right after mortgage. So naturally, you want to ease the pain by getting the biggest discount you can, whether in the form of points or cash back. Of course, choosing the right store is also important. For...
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Hyatt Announces 2024 Award Chart Changes
As warmer weather hints at springtime in the US, some traditions renew themselves. One of those traditions is analyzing annual award category changes for major hotel chains. Whether March “came in like a lion and out like a lamb” in the points and miles... The post Hyatt Announces 2024 Award Chart...
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Buying eSIM cards before Europe trip
For our last several international trips, my husband and I have bought international SIM cards for our cell phones at our first destination airport. These SIM cards enabled us to use our phones without having to have WiFi access. Last summer, I did have a hiccup with my eSIM card...
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Use Miles and Points to Experience April 2024 Total Eclipse
I remember watching the 2017 total eclipse on TV. I had no idea it would be so interesting, and my entire family wished we would have traveled to see it. Thankfully, we are going to see the upcoming “Great North American Eclipse” that is happening on April 8, 2024. We...