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The booking timeline we recommend for flights, hotels, cruises, and big vacations One of the most common travel questions we hear is, “How far in advance should I book?” And unfortunately, there isn’t one magic number. A quick weekend trip to Florida requires a very different timeline than an Antarctica cruise, a summer trip to […]
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We absolutely love the Caribbean, but one thing we’ve learned after visiting islands throughout the region is that they are not interchangeable. A vacation in St. Barth feels completely different from a week in Aruba, just as exploring St. Lucia is nothing like relaxing on the beaches of Anguilla. That’s why asking for the “best
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Three completely different vacations for the same budget! One of the biggest misconceptions in cruising is that spending more money automatically means a better vacation. We’ve found that’s simply not true. In fact, if your budget is around $3,000 to $4,000 per person for a seven-night Caribbean cruise, you have several incredible options. The surprising
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Finding cheap flights can feel like a full-time job. You search one day and see a great fare. The next day, it’s gone. You open five different websites, compare dozens of options, and before you know it, you’ve spent two hours looking at flights without booking anything. The good news is that finding the best
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One of the questions we get asked all the time is, “How do you guys keep flying business class?” The answer surprises a lot of people. We almost never pay the full cash price. Instead, we use credit card points and airline miles to book flights that would normally cost thousands of dollars. We’ve flown
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One of the questions we get asked all the time is, “Where should we travel next?” Our answer is almost always the same: it depends on when you’re planning on going! The best destinations change throughout the year – weather, crowds, wildlife, seasonal events, and even airfare can all influence whether a place feels magical
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Sometimes the best vacation isn’t the one where you see the most places. Sometimes, it’s the one where everything simply feels easy. For us, luxury travel is less about five-star ratings and more about how a destination makes you feel. We love places where getting around is simple, service is exceptional, and you can spend
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One of the biggest misconceptions about travel rewards is that only one person in a household should collect points. In reality, couples have one of the biggest advantages when it comes to earning travel rewards. By working together, you can earn points faster, qualify for multiple welcome bonuses, and build enough rewards to book bigger
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There are thousands of travel apps available today, and if we’re being honest, most of them aren’t necessary. Over the years, we’ve downloaded, tested, and deleted more travel apps than we can count. Some sounded great in theory but never became part of our routine. Others have become tools we use on almost every trip.
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One of the first questions many cruisers ask after booking is whether they should purchase a drink package. Cruise lines certainly make them sound appealing – unlimited cocktails by the pool, specialty coffee in the morning, wine with dinner, and bottled water throughout the day can all make vacation feel a little easier! But here’s
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