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SOUTHEAST ASIA FOR THE WIN

Teri B.

April 23, 2019

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International Travel, Things You Should Know

When one is fortunate to take an annual three-week vacation, where to go is obviously the biggest decision. Many people return over and over again to their favorite spots. They know what to expect and/or they’ve created relationships with a particular hotel or resort. To each his own, but the hubby and I are not […]

CREDIT CARDS & AIRLINE MILES — AM I A SUCKER?

Teri B.

March 26, 2019

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Things You Should Know

The hubby and I enjoy a very successful marriage. But if there is one subject upon which a fight will certainly ensue, it is the very mention of credit cards and miles. He thinks it’s a giant Ponzi scheme, sucking people in so they feel they are getting something for free. I have written a […]

TIPS FOR GETTING THE BEST AIRFARE

Teri B.

March 10, 2019

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Snippets from the Road, Things You Should Know

Once again, Scott McCartney (WSJ’s The Middle Seat) comes through with some salient tips about buying airline tickets, while debunking some popular myths. In a nutshell: Non-stop flights are generally less expensive than flights with stops — especially in markets with low-cost competition. Non-stops will most likely cost more on international flights and cities serviced […]

BACKYARD FUN

Teri B.

February 17, 2019

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Things You Should Know, To-Do List, U.S. Travel, Wining/Dining

“Backyard” can have lots of different meanings. Given the relatively “inclement” weather we’re experiencing in So Cal (we’ve already surpassed our average annual rainfall!), in this case “backyard” is a euphemism for Los Angeles in general — i.e., having fun locally by enjoying a couple of new adventures. The first was attending the Travel & […]

UNEXPECTED (EMERGENCY) TRAVEL

Teri B.

November 18, 2018

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Snippets from the Road, Things You Should Know

Those of us in the wonderful state of California mostly have it pretty good. Our weather is enviable (I would prefer more cold), we have virtually every activity — beaches, mountains, desert, culture, sports — at our fingertips. But it’s well known we have had our share of disasters — most recently epic fires in […]

FILL OUT THOSE SURVEYS!

Teri B.

October 25, 2018

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Snippets from the Road, Things You Should Know

For the recent trip to the Pacific Northwest (see post), I rented a car with Avis. Once we had our suitcase, we headed to the rental car shuttle. Wow. The line was just endless. Not wanting to wait, I hailed an Uber and headed up to the pick-up point for ride-sharing vehicles. Another wait in […]

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