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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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When most people think about cruises, they picture family vacations, waterslides, and packed pool decks. While those cruises absolutely have their place, they’re not always what couples are looking for. Some of our favorite trips together have been cruises because they remove so much of the stress from travel. You unpack once, wake up somewhere
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If there’s one travel skill that has saved us time, stress, and money over the years, it’s learning how to pack a carry-on properly. Lost luggage happens. Delayed bags happen. Unexpected flight changes happen. But when everything you truly need is with you, those situations become much easier to manage. The truth is, most people
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When a new luxury cruise line enters the market, there’s always a lot of hype around it. Beautiful marketing photos, promises of elevated experiences, and phrases like “redefining luxury travel” are everywhere. So naturally, when we first heard about Explora Journeys, we were curious but also cautious. Luxury cruising is already a crowded space, and
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One of the biggest misconceptions in travel is that all cruises are basically the same. In reality, ocean cruises, river cruises, and expedition cruises feel completely different from one another. Even within those categories, the experience can vary dramatically depending on the cruise line you choose. Some cruises are built around entertainment and nightlife. Others
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