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My haiku tweet to Hilton got huge success, and other reasons I love Twitter.

ByPoints Pixie May 6, 2014December 31, 2023

What do you think of Twitter? Are you a Tweet-a-holic or a Twitter-phobe? At first I wasn’t too sure about it, but slowly, steadily…it’s grown on me. And now I love it. Here are the six reasons why…

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Big discounts, 20 hotels.

ByPoints Pixie May 5, 2014December 31, 2023

TravelPony’s most recent deal is an array of 20 deeply discounted properties around the world. Because I love TravelPony, they’ve given me an exclusive code to share with my readers – use it for even greater savings!

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Where should we eat in Chicago?

ByPoints Pixie May 5, 2014December 31, 2023

Chicago folks: where should we go for a an incredible meal?

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Blog | Credit Cards

I really want the Lufthansa card.

ByPoints Pixie May 4, 2014December 31, 2023

I’ve never mentioned the Lufthansa card before, because I wasn’t that excited about it. However, the current 50,000 mile offer is more than double the usual bonus, and now I’m planning on getting the card myself.

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10-Second Tips | Blog

10-second tip: Chase Ink card bonus increased to 60K!

ByPoints Pixie May 1, 2014December 31, 2023

The bonus on Chase Ink cards has been increased by 10,000 points per card! Great time to pick one up if you’ve been considering it.

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Chicago | Club Carlson | Hyatt | Trips

My $5 three-day trip to Chicago (courtesy of points and miles).

ByPoints Pixie May 1, 2014December 31, 2023

I’m cashing in on another valuable miles and points redemption! This time I’ll be in Chicago for a long weekend with a friend. I love being able to say that the total cost for my flight and hotel was a whopping $5. Amazing.

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10-Second Tips | Blog

10-second tip: how to get up to 20% off a Virgin America flight.

ByPoints Pixie April 28, 2014December 31, 2023

Discounted Virgin America tickets are always nice. Scoop one up with this deal from Gilt City!

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This could ruin your day but save your life.

ByPoints Pixie April 28, 2014December 31, 2023

This interactive drowning simulator is a terrible “game” that you cannot win. If you are scared of open water, skip it.

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IHG Hotels

Another surprise from Holiday Inn.

ByPoints Pixie April 27, 2014December 31, 2023

Holiday Inn has been filled with surprises, and last night’s stay was no exception.

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Blog | IHG Hotels

Holiday Inn, take two: do you get what you pay for?

ByPoints Pixie April 26, 2014December 31, 2023

I wanted to love the Holiday Inn. I really did. But last night was anything but comfortable and restful. I’m hoping that they are still working out some kinks, but I have to wonder: do you get what you pay for?

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