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The Sneaky Way to Save $40+ on Spirit, Sun Country & Others

Budget airlines like Spirit, Frontier, and Allegiant are notorious for their low fares in exchange for high fees on baggage, seat selection, and … well, almost everything. But if you're flying one of...

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The Best Credit Cards to Get Started with Travel in 2024

You've seen the stories about travelers using credit card points and miles to see the world for next to nothing. It sounds like a dream, but is it even real? And where do you begin? There's plenty of...

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The Best Travel Perks & Benefits of the Chase Sapphire Reserve®

Ever since its launch in 2016, the *chase sapphire reserve* has been in the discussion as one of the best travel rewards credit cards. And right now is a great time to add it to your wallet, as you can...

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The Anatomy of a Mistake Fare: How Travelers Booked $135 Flights to Dublin

Roundtrip flights from the U.S. to Dublin (DUB) will typically cost you nearly $1,000 – or maybe closer to $500, if you get lucky. But soon, hundreds of Thrifty Traveler Premium members will make their...

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A Complete Guide to World of Hyatt: Free Nights, Credit Cards & More

It's not without is flaws, World of Hyatt is hands down our favorite hotel loyalty program … and it's not particularly close. From reasonable award rates to book free stays that make its competitors...

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Southwest Sale: Roundtrip Flights from $62 This Summer & Fall!

Southwest Airlines is out with yet another big sale, selling flights throughout the U.S. from just $31 each way – or just 1,200 Rapid Rewards points!  With this latest Southwest sale, you can book...

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Last Chance: Get 75K Bonuses on Chase’s Top Travel Cards!

Chase is out with bigger bonuses on the *chase sapphire preferred* and even its premium sibling, the *chase sapphire reserve*. But not for much longer. No matter which version of the card you choose,...

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Capital One Venture X vs Chase Sapphire Reserve®: Which is Best?

There are plenty of credit cards out there to help you earn points and accelerate (or even improve) your travels. But if you're looking for a premium card with premium perks, you don't need to look...

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Capital One Plans to Open a New Lounge at JFK

Yet another airport lounge is coming to John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) in New York City, this time from the folks at Capital One. Capital One announced Tuesday it's planning to open one of its branded...

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The Best Ways to Fly Nonstop to Europe for Less

There's nothing wrong with taking a layover to save money on the way to your destination in Europe, but there's no question that flying straight from home to your final destination is the most...

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Learn From Me: The 7 Dumbest Travel Mistakes I’ve Made

It's easy to make costly mistakes when booking travel. I've made too many of them myself, and I'm supposed to be a pro at this… Whether it's botching the international birthday format, having autofill...

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6 Big Credit Card Bonuses to Get Before They’re Gone

Getting a new credit and earning a huge welcome offer bonus is all about timing: You want to open a credit card when the bonus offer is at its highest. Right now, there are a handful of opportunities...

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Online Passport Renewal is Finally Launching … Kind Of

Good news, travelers: It's finally possible to renew your passport online … at least for now.  After announcing its goal of bringing renewals into the 21st century more than two years ago and several...

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The Best Ways to Book Delta One Business Class for Fewer Points

You only need to poke around Delta's website or app for a few minutes, hunting for a business class seat in Europe or Asia, to get sick to your stomach. If you want to book a Delta lie-flat seat...

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New: Earn up to 90K Miles on United Credit Cards!

Chase just gave its suite of co-branded United cards a makeover with bigger, limited-time bonuses – and a new look to boot. Right now you can currently earn up to 90,000 MileagePlus miles (and some...

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Ends Soon: Get a 30% Bonus on Chase Transfers to Virgin Atlantic!

Virgin Atlantic and its incredibly useful Flying Club mileage program have been acting like Oprah with the big credit card points programs lately: “You get a transfer bonus! And you get a transfer...

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Turkish Eyes Nonstops to Istanbul from Minneapolis & More US Hubs

Turkish Airlines has been building its network between the U.S. and Istanbul (IST) like crazy lately, adding nonstop flights from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Denver (DEN), and several other cities in just...

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How You Can Still Get a Bigger Bonus on Chase Sapphire Cards

It's officially gone: After just over a month, the excellent 75,000-point welcome bonus offer on both the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® has officially ended. While it...

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Get Text Alerts for Mistake Fares & Rare ‘Unicorn Deals’ with Thrifty...

Mistake fares – when airlines mess up and accidentally sell flights for a fraction of the normal cost – are the holy grail of flight deals. But there are other, equally fantastic and hard-to-find...

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Beachside Luxury in the Riviera Maya: A Review of the Conrad Tulum

Lux·​u·​ri·​ous (adjective): extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, especially in a way that involves great expense. See also: Conrad Tulum. After a one-night stay at the Conrad Tulum in...

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