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Debra Schroeder

Debra is a former 12-year travel industry executive, award winning travel content creator who has traveled the world using airline miles and credit card points since 1994. She'll teach you the secrets of traveling well for less.

Trapped On Matanuska Glacier…Almost

What started as an enjoyable weekend in Anchorage turned into a stressful afternoon, one that I thought would be my last. Because I was trapped on Matanuska Glacier… Trapped On Matanuska Glacier…Almost Disclosure: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links. By using my links you help support this blog in an easy, …

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Friday Fun Flight Club Demoted

This week’s Friday Fun: Flight Club – Demoted comes courtesy of the Points, Miles & Martini’s blog.  This Showtime episode YouTube video takes a light hearted look at first class passengers who find themselves flying in the back of the plane. Warning: This YouTube video contains graphic language. If you have any funny videos you’d like …

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Going Postal At The Shanghai Postal Museum

Shanghai Postal Museum When traveling I like seeking out the little treasures, spots that most people don’t know, seldom visit, things off the beaten path if you will.  When I find a spot that the locals rarely frequent, I know I’ve found a gem. The Shanghai Postal Museum is one of those rare gems visited …

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Maximize The Chase Freedom Third Quarter Bonus

  The 5% cash back categories for the Chase Freedom third quarter bonus for July 1 – September 30, 2013 are gas stations, theme parks, and Kohl’s.  Just in time for summer travel and back to school shopping these categories are perfect for families.  But, if you don’t have kids, hate crowds, and not into …

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Sunday Someday: Saint Petersburg, Russia

  Today’s Sunday Someday is Saint Petersburg, Russia. I love history, architecture, and being active. I try to combine this love in my travels by visiting places that have all elements or staying in hotels like the Fairmont Chateau Laurier. Home to hundreds of museums, Saint Petersburg has all those elements. St. Petersburg is a …

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Hawaiian Airline Miles Are Now More Valuable

Thanks to an expanded partnership between Hawaiian Airlines and American Airlines, you can now earn and redeem HawaiianMiles on select American Airlines flights. 2 Easy Ways Hawaiian Airlines miles are now more valuable Earn Hawaiian Miles on all American Airlines flights* Redeem Hawaiian Miles on American Airlines flights What’s the catch? You can’t earn Hawaiian …

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Get 1000 Best Western Rewards Points For Every Stay

Staying at Best Western? There’s an app for that. Download the BEST WESTERN TO GO® app for iPhone or Android and you’ll get 1000 Best Western Rewards points for every stay from June 20, 2013 through September 13, 2013, booked through the app. (HT: Loyalty Lobby) 2 Easy Steps to get 1,000 Best Western Rewards …

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