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I’m planning a surprise trip for my husband, but…

ByPoints Pixie July 22, 2015December 31, 2023

Planning a surprise trip is a huge feat. Have you ever pulled it off?

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10-Second Tips | Blog

10-second tip: $135 in free money from Orbitz!

ByPoints Pixie July 22, 2015December 31, 2023

Hopefully this can help some of you to cash in on a free hotel stay.

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Would you share a bed with your boss?

ByPoints Pixie July 22, 2015December 31, 2023

Would you share a bed with your boss? I did, and lived to tell the tale.

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I went to a Michelin star restaurant – and didn’t know it!

ByPoints Pixie July 21, 2015December 31, 2023

Does food taste better if you know it’s earned a Michelin star?

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Why I was bummed to get a free night from Hyatt.

ByPoints Pixie July 21, 2015December 31, 2023

Normally a free night from Hyatt would be a welcome surprise, but this time it was a bummer.

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Helping a co-worker travel: what would you do?

ByPoints Pixie July 20, 2015December 31, 2023

One of my co-workers is taking his first-ever business trip next month…lots of options for raking in a bunch of points and miles! What advice would you give him?

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I used Kimpton’s Secret Social Password and got…

ByPoints Pixie July 20, 2015

If you whisper the secret social password at any Kimpton hotel, you will get a great surprise. Try it! Here’s what I got…

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Paying it forward.

ByPoints Pixie July 20, 2015December 31, 2023

This is the story of a simple gesture with a big impact.

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Magellan: I just saved 20% on a Hyatt stay with this service.

ByPoints Pixie June 29, 2015December 31, 2023

This site is the best of both worlds: cheap hotel stays at luxury resorts. What’s not to love?!

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10-Second Tips | Alaska Airlines

10-second tip: 25K Alaska miles with a BofA checking account.

ByPoints Pixie May 28, 2015December 31, 2023

Um, yes to this. UPDATE: Note that this is targeted, so your results may vary…but worth looking into. You can call 1.800.432.1000 to check…

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