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Award Bookings: When Business Class Space Opens up With Aeroplan

Award Bookings: When Business Class Space Opens up With Aeroplan

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Ever book a multi-segment Business Class award and one of the segments has you stuck in Economy? Not to worry as not all hope is lost. I recently booked a Business Class itinerary via Aeroplan on a combination of Star Alliance carriers. While I booked a Business Class itinerary from Marseille to Chicago, my first segment, from Marseille to Brussels on Brussels Airlines, was not available in Business Class at time of booking. Only Economy Class award seats were available. This was…

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Carry-On! 10 Easy Ideas for Ditching the Checked Bag
Carry-On! 10 Easy Ideas for Ditching the Checked Bag

Carry-On! 10 Easy Ideas for Ditching the Checked Bag

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This post was originally posted on woofd.com where Benjamin J Travel serves as a contributing blogger. woofd.com is a website maintained by a pack of volunteers that span across the globe. This website features articles by guys, for guys, on a range of topics; including but not limited to entertainment, fitness, health, travel, technology and more. I write this post as recovering over-packer; someone that used to check a 50 pound suitcase on just about every trip, no matter how long or short….

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Travel Secrets: How Do I Actually Find Cheap Flights?
Travel Secrets: How Do I Actually Find Cheap Flights?

Travel Secrets: How Do I Actually Find Cheap Flights?

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If you follow along with me on this blog and via social media, you’ll know that I fly. A LOT. The top question I get over and over is “How Do I Find Cheap Flights?”. While I earn and burn lots of airline miles and award points, the nature of my travel requires me to purchase many tickets as well. In addition to getting creative with my schedule, I believe in traveling well but spending as little as possible. Here’s…

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Quirks of Iberia Basic Fares and OneWorld Elite Status
Quirks of Iberia Basic Fares and OneWorld Elite Status

Quirks of Iberia Basic Fares and OneWorld Elite Status

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With just about airline around the world offering or getting ready to introduce “basic” fares, Iberia was early to the party on offering these fare bargains. Like most basic fares, Iberia Basic fares doesn’t include perks like checked bags, seat selections, or refunds. When planning our recent trip to Brussels, we booked a one-way cash ticket on Iberia from Madrid to Brussels. The cheapest option by far was the “Basic” fare which doesn’t include a checked bag. We were both going…

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Practical Santorini Travel: Tips & Inspiration
Practical Santorini Travel: Tips & Inspiration

Practical Santorini Travel: Tips & Inspiration

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We recently returned from a trip to Italy and Greece which included five days on the Greek island of Santorini. Santorini is one of the most desirable “bucket-list” destinations out there and it’s completely understandable. Postcard-perfect villages, colorful beaches, and captivating sunsets make Santorini an unforgettable destination. However, with all these wonderful aspects of Santorini, often comes large crowds and high prices. But fear not! Here are some practical Santorini travel tips to help you enjoy it more, spend a bit less, and avoid…

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Santorini Airport
Flying To Santorini Airport? A Few Handy Tips

Flying To Santorini Airport? A Few Handy Tips

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Santorini Airport is a very small airport for this very popular holiday destination. Traffic is very seasonable as much of the island closes down during the winter. Sometimes smaller airports can be more efficient but unfortunately, that’s not the case with Santorini Airport. Santorini is a wonderful destination and I have no doubt you will love it. But just be prepared for a possibly frustrating airport experience at this tiny aviation hub. Our Arrival Experience at Santorini Airport On our recent…

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fitting more travel on your calendar
How-To Guide: Fitting More Travel On Your Calendar

How-To Guide: Fitting More Travel On Your Calendar

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I’m a bit of a frequent traveler. I get a lot of questions from follower, friends, and family on how I travel so much. I’ve been asked if I’m unemployed or if I’ve won the lottery. Neither are true. I do have a day job and I travel and blog during my spare time.  Therefore, I wanted to create a “How-To Guide” for fitting more travel on your calendar, with some of my top schedule-maximizing ideas.  As I travel over 150,000…

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