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Blog | Hotel Reviews | IHG Hotels

The budget hotel that is blowing my mind.

ByPoints Pixie April 26, 2014December 31, 2023

I am in Seattle right now for the Freddie Awards and the Frequent Traveler University. I’m here with my friend Hottie, and of course…

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My favorite moment of the Freddies happened at the after-party.

ByPoints Pixie April 25, 2014December 31, 2023

This is a moment you won’t find in the official photos of the event. It’s “off the record.” And it was my favorite snapshot of the evening, by far.

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Blog | Lyft | Rental cars, car services, and taxis

Free $50 Lyft credit – highest bonus ever!

ByPoints Pixie April 23, 2014September 6, 2014

This is the highest bonus I have ever seen for Lyft! It’s worth $50, which is a very long free ride (airport, anyone?). This is an especially enticing deal now that the days of Uber code-stacking seem to be over.

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Does points and miles collecting encourage unethical behavior?

ByPoints Pixie April 22, 2014December 31, 2023

How far do you go for a deal? Have your ethical boundaries changed since you discovered points and miles? What is the karmic cost of questionable ethics? I’d love to know what you think.

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Blog | Palm Springs

Using points and miles for a family trip to Palm Springs.

ByPoints Pixie April 22, 2014December 31, 2023

Palm Springs was better than I expected. It was fantastic. In fact, one of my friends claims that it’s a substitute for Hawaii. Do you agree?

Read More Using points and miles for a family trip to Palm Springs.Continue

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Would you pay someone to house sit?

ByPoints Pixie April 21, 2014December 31, 2023

Is this just a thing that I don’t know about? Do people really PAY other people to house sit? I swear I’ve never heard of this before. Have you ever done this?

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Blog | Lyft

Lyft to the rescue.

ByPoints Pixie April 21, 2014April 21, 2014

Have you tried Lyft yet? I love it. It’s quickly become one of my favorite transportation options. Here’s a story about how Lyft saved the day for my entire family on Easter.

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I’m sorry, Coachella. I was wrong about you.

ByPoints Pixie April 21, 2014December 31, 2023

This is a sincere apology. It’s a follow-up to a previous post that attracted bad vibes. I take it back and replace it instead with this positive one. Go ahead, Coachella, and do your thing. Throw some flowers in your hair and rock it out. I mean it, I’m sorry.

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Want to be inspired? Watch this.

ByPoints Pixie April 20, 2014December 31, 2023

Wow, this video is just overflowing with joy, pride, and triumph. It inspired me to take on a new challenge – maybe it will do the same for you.

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This “last minute” hotel booking site is quirky and fun…and they’ll give you a mystery discount.

ByPoints Pixie April 20, 2014December 31, 2023

This site is similar to HotelTonight. It’s a mobile booking app that connects travelers to rooms that would otherwise go unsold…for lots less.

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