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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.

The Man Who Started It All

In the world of miles and points, names like the PuddingGuy and MrPickles are common place, but few have heard of the man who started it all – Stanley A. Dashew. Stanley A. Dashew invented the plastic credit card. I doubt he had any idea how revolutionary his invention would become nor the lengths that frequent …

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Someday Sunday: New Zealand

Today marks the second week of the Sunday Someday series on Traveling Well For Less. The Sunday Someday series will feature photos of those places that we all sigh over and say, “Someday.” Today’s Sunday Someday is New Zealand. Have you been to New Zealand? Is it on your bucket list? Want more travel tips, …

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Joining First2Board

  A couple of weeks ago, I received the following direct message on Twitter:   My immediate was reaction was shock.  Had my application for the First2Board Platinum Visa credit card been rejected? Losing 100k bonus points would be rough, not to mention 3x bonus points on spending, no annual fee, and airline lounge access. …

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American Airlines’ New Elite Rewards Program

American Airlines’ New Elite Rewards Program is revealed. In the past, American Airlines rewards their elite members at different levels: those who were Executive Platinum Status (EXP) had to fly more than a Gold member.  Now the playing field is leveled. 2 Easy Steps American Airline’s New Elite Rewards Program 1) Register for Elite Rewards …

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Taking Photos of Other People When Traveling

  I get a lot of requests from other people to take their photos when traveling.  “Could you take a photo of us? Would you mind?” as they hand over their camera, trusting that I’m a good soul versus an opportunistic criminal who’s going to run off with their camera or iPhone. Maybe it’s my friendly, …

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$20 LEGOLAND Admission Tickets

Now’s your chance to get discounted $20 LEGOLAND admission tickets. Each year LEGOLAND California offers discounted tickets for local residents.  Not a local resident? Here’s how you can still take advantage of the offer. 2 Easy Steps to $20 Legoland Admission Tickets 1. Purchase $20 Legoland Admission tickets in one of two ways: a) Download the …

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