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Using points for a trip to Jamaica
How did I pay $473 for a 5 days/4 nights trip in Jamaica for TWO people which includes hotel/airfare/food/drinks? I love getting deals. Frankly, who doesn’t? I have always wanted to go to Jamaica and after my trip to Nassau, Bahamas in Sept 2018. I’m in LOVE with the Caribbean islands. Further, I love planning/booking for trips way in advance so I just had to book another one right after my trip. However, I was determined to spend the least amount on my next trip though. Now, here’s where the points come in. I had American Airlines points from opening up the Barclay card — AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite…
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Best Places to Visit in Split
Have you heard of yacht week? That’s usually synonymous to Croatia. Unfortunately, I did not get to go to yacht week in Croatia but it definitely peaked my interest in visiting this country. I didn’t do a lot of research about the islands of Croatia before booking my trip but I was beyond excited to discover the best places to visit in Split. After being jet-lagged in Copenhagen, I could not wait to explore Split, Croatia, with its warm weather and beachfront properties, it’s my idea of a vacation! At the airport, I ordered and took uber to my hotel which was fairly easy to use. Here are the best places…
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Finding Cheap Flights from the U.S.
I am absolutely obsessed with finding cheap flights. Since I want to travel all over the world, I am very open to places to explore so finding cheap flights from the U.S. may dictate where I go on vacation. Google Flight–My favorite tool to use is google flights. The key to searching is to put your closest airport or an airport that’s even a few miles from you (LAX instead of SAN for me will result in a cheaper flight). For me, it’s worth it to drive a couple of hours to save money on international flights. For the destination, if you are interested in going to Italy for example,…
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Best Places to Visit in Moscow
When I planned my trip to Moscow, I thought the place was going to be a dump! I booked it for 2 days/2 nights thinking I can just get in/out to watch the 2018 World Cup game. Boyyy was I wrong! With regards to the World Cup, I was lucky to obtain the tickets to watch the Iceland vs Argentina game (you sign up not knowing which game you will be awarded, if any). It was Iceland’s first time qualifying for the World Cup and Argentina placed second in the 2014 World Cup, not to mention their main soccer player is Lionel Messi, one of the best soccer players. I took…
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Best Places to Visit in Barcelona
I have heard so many amazing things about Europe but I did not get to experience what it’s like until I stepped foot in Barcelona, Spain. Yes, this is the first country in Europe I’ve visited and it definitely did not disappoint. I traveled to Barcelona initially in June 2016 then came back in 2017 and 2018. That’s right—3 years in a row! I just LOVE this place. There are so many things to see and do. Now, here are the best places to visit in Barcelona: FOOD As you walk through Las Ramblas, you will come across Barcelona’s large public market called La Boqueria. There are a wide variety…
