Review: Andaz Costa Rica (as a Globalist)
After Aruba and Vail, the next stop on my 'Hyatt Globalist' tour was to Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo. This resort has been on my list for years. I had actually booked our spring break trip here last year but it got COVID cancelled and I rescheduled...
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Only Days Remaining for Plastiq’s Latest Promotion
Plastiq is currently running a new promotion through the end of the month. The deal is if you make a Mastercard payment (or set up a payment to process by 10/31/2018), you will earn fee-free dollars on November 1st totaling the payments made with your Mastercard. So...
I’m Under 5/24, Now What?
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How I Did It – Business Class to Venice, Italy
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Review: Conrad Koh Samui
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ALWAYS Pay in the Local Currency – ALWAYS
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Score Impossible Disney Dining Reservations with this Trick
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How to get Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Absolutely FREE
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4 Days in Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Accessing Cash Abroad
Even though I typically always use a credit card for purchases (for the miles & points of course) , I like to have some local currency in my pocket when traveling internationally for outdoor markets, taxis, tips, etc. There are a few ways to exchange your US...
The Top 3 Reasons Why I Love the Chase Hyatt Visa
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Review: Hong Kong Disneyland
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In Debt But Want to Get into Miles & Points?
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