Don’t Lose Those Reward Points

You work hard to save your airline points, so make sure to use them before they expire. I talk directly about Aeroplan in this article, but rules can be similar for other airline points. Check out my post on choosing the best rewards card for you. Points Have a Time Limit All mileage in an account expires if your account remains inactive for a period of twelve consecutive months. …

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Deciding Where to Go

The decision was made. A trip was not in the cards for 2012. It just wasn’t in the budget…or so we thought. A few weeks later, my husband reminded me that we will be celebrating twenty years of wedded bliss in August. Maybe we should go somewhere after all. He suggested Las Vegas or Amsterdam. I’ve never been excited about Las Vegas, probably because my limited casino experiences have …

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Washington, DC: A Great Vacation when on a Budget

Washington, D.C. is a fascinating city located in the heart of American political life. It is easy to stay within a budget when visiting. Even if you are in a>plan, you can visit many attractions in Washington without burning a hole in your pocket (most are free). Before leaving home,make sure you prepare a list of places to visit without hiring a tour operatoror guide. Here are a few …

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Day 2- Folly Beach and Charleston

It was another hot, sunny day in Charleston, perfect for beaching. Temperatures were still in the mid-eighties when we arrived at Folly Beach at 9:30am. The beach was gorgeous and the water warm…bath tub warm. According to the signs it was 83 degrees. At that temperature, even I joined our group for a dip. Unfortunately, none of us read the pamphlet handed to us when we paid our $7.00 …

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