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BevLedge? Ostrich Pillow? We Tried Out 5 of the Weirdest Travel Accessories
There's no shortage of travel accessories and gadgets making the rounds on social media, promising to make your trip through the airport smoother and your plane ride better. They range from the...
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The Best Airline Miles to Use for Booking Business Class Flights
Want to fly in a business class seat somewhere overseas? Unless you're prepared to shell out thousands of dollars per ticket (and let's be honest, you're reading a site called Thrifty Traveler…), you...
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Could 2024 Be the Best Summer For Travel Ever?
Summer 2024 hasn't officially begun, but it's already shaping into one of the busiest – and cheapest – travel seasons in recent memory. Last year was the first full summer of “normal” travel in years,...
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Chase Sapphire Preferred vs Capital One Venture Card: Which is Right for You?
Shelling out hundreds of dollars in annual fees on premium credit cards isn't for everybody – especially if you're just getting started with travel cards. We get it. Luckily, there are some great...
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Get Away for Less: Save on a Weekend Trip This Summer with These Tips
Warm weather got you plotting a visit to one of our nation's national parks? Or maybe you're hoping to hit the beach for a few days. Holidays like the Fourth of July and Labor Day and time off school...
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11 Tips to Travel Like a Pro This Summer
Get ready: Summer travel season is here. And we're here to help you do it better this year. A record-setting Memorial Day weekend at U.S. airports is setting the tone for what's also sure to be the...
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How Our Team Would Use the 75K Chase Sapphire Preferred Bonus
The *chase sapphire preferred* is currently offering a bigger welcome bonus of 75,000 points after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first three months. And the entire team here at Thrifty...
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6 Big Bonuses On Cards with Under $100 in Annual Fees
Getting a new credit card is all about timing: Do it right and you'll end up with a big stash of points and miles once you meet your new card's minimum spending requirement. Getting a big bonus often...
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Learn to Love Layovers: 4 Reasons to Book a Connecting Flight
Layovers get a bad rap when it comes to air travel, but if it leads to huge savings, a better opportunity to use points and miles, or a free stopover, I'm always happy to take the connection....
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What Benefits Do Delta SkyMiles Authorized User Cards Get?
Delta and American Express offer a wide portfolio of co-branded credit cards, each with a different look, benefits, bonus, and annual fee. With so many cards to choose from, it's not a question of...
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Lie-Flat for Less: The 7 Best Airlines for Cheap Business Class Upgrades
We have a ground rule: If you're set on flying business or first class, your best bet is to book that seat from the start. Banking on a cheap upgrade from your already cheap ticket is rarely a winning...
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Use Positioning Flights to Save Hundreds on International Travel
Most travelers searching for airfare start and stop with their home airport. And unless they get lucky with a great deal, they may be forced to choose between swallowing the high price or frowning and...
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Last Chance: Get 75K Bonuses on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card & Sapphire...
Chase has upped the ante on its most popular travel credit cards once again, rolling out a bigger bonus on the *chase sapphire preferred* – and this time, its premium sibling, the *chase sapphire...
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How 2 Chase Credit Cards Can Quickly Earn You 95K Points (Or More!)
The *chase sapphire preferred* is one of the best travel credit cards thanks in part to a great welcome bonus: bonus_miles_full But that doesn't mean you should stop there – just the opposite. Once...
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Struggling to Pick Seats for Your Award Flight? Read This
You found the award space (or got the Thrifty Traveler Premium alert), transferred your points or miles, and booked a flight. Congrats! Now, it's time to iron out the rest of those flight details: Most...
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The 12 Best Credit Card Offers for Travelers in June 2024
Getting ahead with travel credit cards is all about timing: Opening a card when the welcome bonus is at its highest is what it's all about. If you're in the market for a new travel credit card, this is...
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Last Call: Delta’s 747 Reserve Card is Flying Away Soon!
Back in the summer of 2022, Delta and American Express practically broke the internet and delighted aviation geeks nationwide with arguably the coolest-looking credit card to date: A sleek *delta...
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New Amex Transfer Bonus to Avianca LifeMiles: Get 15% More Miles!
Avianca LifeMiles is the quirky – but highly useful – mileage program run by Colombian airline Avianca. Its website isn't the easiest to use and you'll pay dearly if your plans change, but it can be...
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Sign Up Now: Get Flight Deal Alerts From Your Home Airport … For Free!
Maybe you've seen some of the unbelievably cheap international flights we've posted here or on social media over the years. Maybe you've heard from friends who booked an unbelievable deal abroad with...
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Heading Abroad? Here’s What You’ll Need In Your Travel Wallet
Ever get worried about how you're going to pay for things on a trip abroad? Knowing what to pack in your wallet is the key to being fully prepared for your next international trip. First things first:...
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