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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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A Quick $50/$200 with SoFi
I've been a big fan of the Charles Schwab Investor Checking Account since it has no monthly fee, no foreign transaction fee, and reimburses you for all ATM fees including foreign ATM fees. I've used it the extensively in Thailand, Hong Kong, and all over...
Last Chance – SW Companion Pass
Arguably called the 'best deal in travel', my wife and I each held the CP for 6 years running with each of us designating one of our two children as our companions. That meant both our kids flew FREE when we booked a Southwest flight. But Southwest's Companion...
Breaking Bills for Tips without a Bank
As a travel hacker I use credit cards for just about everything to earn miles and points. But I still carry some cash, mainly a bunch of 20s from the ATM, in my pocket for the unexpected. But before heading out on a trip, I always like to break a bunch of $20s...
The ABSOLUTE Easiest Way to Keep Radisson Rewards from Expiring
I just recently got an email alert from AwardWallet that my Radisson Rewards points were going to expire in a few months. So I quickly did a google search on how to keep the points alive but most of the suggestions revolved around buying more points,...
3 Mistakes I Made with my First Airbnb Booking
We recently returned from our trip to Europe which included stops in Venice, Prague, and Croatia. If you've ever travel with a family to Europe you probably know how difficult it is to find hotel rooms that will fit 3 let alone 4 people. We ended up with two...
The First 5 Credit Cards You Should Apply For
The question I'm asked most from newbies who want to start earning miles and points for travel is: "Which card should I get first/next?" My answer is always a Chase card first. Why? In late 2015, Chase implemented what's known as the ‘5/24’ rule for their best...
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