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Earn Up to 7,500 Bonus Miles: 4 Airlines Giving Extra Bonus Miles for Online Shopping
US airlines offering extra bonus miles on their airline shopping portals right now. The post Earn Up to 7,500 Bonus Miles: 4 Airlines Giving Extra Bonus Miles for Online Shopping appeared first on The Travel Sisters.
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Amazing quick turnaround time on my kids’ passport renewals
Due to the timing of some upcoming international trips, I decided this summer was a good time to renew my younger two kids’ passports. It’s just easier to do it over the summer when they’re out of school.  I’m happy to report that we received their new passports in record...
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Slumming it in economy on KLM from Amsterdam to Houston
Europe 2024 Trip Report So Far: Back from 18-day Europe Trip, Review: Iberia Business Class DFW to MAD, Hits and Misses from my First MSC Cruise, DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station Review, Two Days in Amsterdam, Visiting Efteling the Dutch Fairytale Theme Park, Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Ok, the title...
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Best Miles and Points Credit Card Offers July 2024
One of the most common questions I get is: “What’s the best credit card to get for free miles and points travel?” While I do have some favorite cards I always recommend, my answer depends on the day because credit card offers are constantly changing. A hot offer this week...
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Alaska: Just as good the 2nd time around?
I recently returned from my “free” (see this post) Alaska cruise a few days ago. Not to be confused with Leana’s recent Alaska cruise (see her trip report here). This was my second Alaska cruise. My first trip to Alaska was in 2017 on Disney Cruise Line with my entire...
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Not Booking Any Shore Excursions on Our Alaska Cruise: What We Did Instead
This is the last post in my Alaska cruise series. See my previous posts Back from Alaska cruise on Princess: Watching glaciers and getting fancy,  Hyatt Regency Lake Washington: a great option for a short layover in Seattle area and What I liked and disliked about Discovery Princess ship  Since we...
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Stay at Home Mom income: What do you put on credit card applications?
If you're filling out a credit card application, what do you put down for stay at home mom income? Recent laws have changed which allow stay at home moms...
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Quick Review: Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Note: I’m currently exploring Alaska with limited internet access. My responses to comments and emails will be delayed. Europe 2024 Trip Report So Far: Back from 18-day Europe Trip, Review: Iberia Business Class DFW to MAD, Hits and Misses from my First MSC Cruise, DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station Review,...
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Best Amazon Prime Day Travel and Luggage Deals – Day 2
Looking for travel and luggage deals for day 2 of Amazon Prime Day? We have put together our list of our favorite travel products which are currently on sale. The post Best Amazon Prime Day Travel and Luggage Deals – Day 2 appeared first on The Travel Sisters.
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Booked: Family Trip to Machu Picchu and Easter Island Using Miles
Guys, I’m so excited! Some of you may remember that me and my husband were supposed to fly to Peru without kids with the goal of visiting Machu Picchu. I ended up scrapping this idea and taking a “free” Alaska cruise instead. But once I get something in my head,...
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Great Deal: Increased Offer on Capital One Venture Rewards Card
Just a quick heads up that there is currently an excellent signup bonus available on Capital One Venture Rewards credit card. The standard offer is 50k points (good towards $500 off travel purchases), and it’s periodically increased to 75k points. There have also been targeted offers of 100k points, but...
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Best Amazon Prime Day Travel and Luggage Deals
Looking for travel deals for Amazon Prime Day 2024? We have put together our list of our favorite travel products which are currently on sale. The post Best Amazon Prime Day Travel and Luggage Deals appeared first on The Travel Sisters.
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Visiting Efteling, the Dutch Fairytale Theme Park
Note: I’m currently exploring Alaska with limited internet access. My responses to comments and emails will be delayed. Europe 2024 Trip Report So Far: Back from 18-day Europe Trip, Review: Iberia Business Class DFW to MAD, Hits and Misses from my First MSC Cruise, DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station Review,...
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Back from Another Family Reunion: Galloping through Europe and Driving My Husband Crazy
Well, another family trip to Europe is in the books and what an adventure it has been! I’m still getting over a massive jet lag (getting older stinks), but wanted to write an introduction post while my memories are somewhat fresh. I’m certain I’ll miss something important anyway, but such...
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Booked: Award Flights from Shanghai, China to DFW
Note: I’m currently exploring Alaska with limited internet access. My responses to comments and emails will be delayed. Over the last few months, I’ve been excitedly planning my family’s trip to Japan in 2025. I booked award flights to Tokyo on Japan Airlines using British Airways Avios for all 5...