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Planning Your Summer Travels

Shereen Travels Cheap

Airfare alone can jump as much as 40% during the summer months, so here are some tips to help keep you in the black this year and have an amazing time: Shop for airfare on Tuesday and Wednesday and look for flights that depart on Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday for the lowest fares. You still need to get on that ASAP.

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Where I found money in February

Family Balance Sheet

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Airfare Refund: $2700. In January 2020, we booked round-trip flights to Paris for the four of us. Yep, I found a $20 bill on a morning run at the beach! My total of found money in February: $3433.68. Rakuten: $233.93.

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Ways to Save on Travel Without Using Rewards Credit Cards

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most people have a credit card and why not get some free travel for using it? Flights, hotels, and even car rentals can be much cheaper when you book about a year in advance. Use AirBNB or Equivalent . We got a great deal because we used the bidding tool that Priceline and some other sites allow you to use.

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Southwest Airlines Coupon Code | $10 Off Airfare

Saving With Shellie

Today only (2/17), use coupon code FB2012 to get $10 off any Wanna Get Away Fare. The code is valid on flights between 2/21/12 and 3/15/12 with blackout dates 3/9 – 3/11. Airline coupons are very, very rare so if you are planning a trip in the very near future you will want to jump on this Southwest Airlines coupon !

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Vacations on a Dime: How to Fly for Less!

Saving Cents With Sense

Luckily, there are plenty of ways you can try to save when it comes to airfare! Upgrade using Frequent Flyer Points. If you are a frequent flyer, you can use your miles to upgrade. Using the right miles at the right time is important. Short flights are typically not worth the upgrade since you would waste miles.

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How to Take a Frugal (or Free) Vacation or Trip

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Eventually you accumulate enough miles to trade them for a free flight or train trip, and everyone is happy. When I flew a lot for work, I exclusively used American Airlines because I wanted to make sure all my trip miles were consolidated into one rewards account. Use your card and you get points. Sounds easy, right?

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Best Credit Cards for Groceries of February 2024

Savings Corner

supermarkets, at restaurants and on certain flights booked through amextravel.com. Citi Premier® Card Our pick for: Travel rewards The Citi Premier® Card earns bonus points on airfare, hotels, supermarkets, dining and gas stations. Read our review. There’s a solid sign-up bonus as well. Read our review.