Packing Tips to Save Money

With high fuel charges, weight is at a premium when flying to a destination. Here are a few tips to keep your baggage under control and save money on over-weight fees. 1. Know the baggage allowances for your chosen carrier 2. Purchase a light weight suitcase. Made from a lighter weight material, these suitcases are still sturdy and usually come with their weight prominently listed on their features tag. …

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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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