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Thoughts on My Upcoming Trip to Australia: I Need Your Input

September 21, 2015 by James Larounis 24 Comments

Thoughts on My Upcoming Trip to Australia: I Need Your Input

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! As I briefly mentioned yesterday, I’m planning a trip to Australia for next May, since I absolutely fell in love with the country on my previous trip there this past May. I’m really looking forward to this. So, part of my excitement … [Continue reading]

Full Points Rates Aren’t Always Better Than Points and Cash

September 20, 2015 by James Larounis 2 Comments

Full Points Rates Aren’t Always Better Than Points and Cash

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! I’m planning a trip to Australia for next May, since I absolutely fell in love with the country on my previous trip there this past May. In looking at cities to visit, I’ve settled on stopping at town of Port … [Continue reading]

A Christmas Flight Conundrum: What’s the Best Plan?

September 19, 2015 by James Larounis 2 Comments

A Christmas Flight Conundrum: What’s the Best Plan?

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! This Christmas, unlike past Christmas holidays, my family and I are going to California. Every prior Christmas I’ve spent at home with my parents, but this year we’re trying something new and heading out to visit my Uncle near Palm Springs. … [Continue reading]

No Free Loading Off Of TSA Pre-Check Anymore!

September 18, 2015 by James Larounis 7 Comments

No Free Loading Off Of TSA Pre-Check Anymore!

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! TSA previously offered a Managed Inclusion whereby passengers deemed to be a low security risk for flying would receive the TSA Pre-Check stamp on their passport and be referred to the TSA Pre-Check lines for expedited screening. These folks did … [Continue reading]

What is a mattress run and how can you use it to help you travel better?

September 17, 2015 by James Larounis 3 Comments

What is a mattress run and how can you use it to help you travel better?

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! I often use the term “mattress run” with friends and family, and every time I say it, I get looks like a deer in headlights because they don’t know what the words mean. Do I like running on mattresses? Do I … [Continue reading]

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