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Hotel review: Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago

ByPoints Pixie May 27, 2014December 31, 2023

I’ve been looking forward to staying at this hotel for months! It’s interesting, convenient, and comfortable, plus it has great views.

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Blog | Chicago

How I got lost in the Catacombs of Chicago en route from the airport. Walking.

ByPoints Pixie May 26, 2014December 31, 2023

The title of this post was going to be something like: Chicago on the cheap: how to get from the airport to your hotel for $5. However, as you can tell from the actual title, things did not go exactly as planned on my journey.

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So, the $500 question is: what exactly is a missed connection?

ByPoints Pixie May 23, 2014December 31, 2023

Next time I miss a connection, I will look forward to cashing in instead of stressing out. Are you ready to gamble on a missed connection with AirCare?

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Blog | My best travel tips

How to avoid all those pesky fees on vacation.

ByPoints Pixie May 22, 2014December 31, 2023

Here is a way to get a nice discount on many of the fees you pay as part of a typical trip. It’s really easy to use and can save you up to $1,250/year!

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Hyatt Regency Waikiki: news and tips from FirstClassQueen.

ByPoints Pixie May 21, 2014December 31, 2023

Tips from FirstClassQueen on how to save money on parking fees during your stay at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki, maximize your last day of vacation, enjoy Mai Tai’s with a view, and more!

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Does Chase have the “best” flight insurance? (It’s free…)

ByPoints Pixie May 21, 2014December 31, 2023

There’s a new travel insurance product on the market called AirCare. It’s cheap ($25) and very user-friendly. I was curious to see how it stacked up against the free policy included with many Chase cards. Read on to see what I learned!

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Blog | Paris

Things Parisians do that stun us…and vice versa.

ByPoints Pixie May 20, 2014December 31, 2023

Ha ha. Have you seen this article in New York magazine about the things Parisians do that stun Americans…and vice versa?

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Blog | My best travel tips

Missed your connection? Want $500?

ByPoints Pixie May 20, 2014December 31, 2023

When I first read about Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection’s new AirCare plan, I was speechless. The tagline pretty much sums it up: “It’s travel insurance, but it feels like magic.” No joke.

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Blog | Kimpton

The six best perks from Kimpton.

ByPoints Pixie May 19, 2014December 31, 2023

My first stay at a Kimpton, I just assumed that they had made some kind of mistake and thought I was a different guest. I kept waiting for them to discover their error and take it all back, but they never did…because it wasn’t a mistake. That’s just the way they roll.

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Snapshot: FirstClassQueen’s hometown.

ByPoints Pixie May 18, 2014December 31, 2023

FirstClassQueen is making the world a more beautiful place.

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