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Things to Do in Steamboat Springs

Love Colorado? Love to ski or hike? Add Steamboat Springs to your list! Steamboat Springs’ airport is Yampa Valley Regional...

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RV Travel Tips to Get Away Closer to Home

By Nancy McLaughlin Our family is accustomed to flying to on vacation; however, this year we were looking for other...

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Adventurous Things to Do in Colorado Springs for Families

If you’re looking for a family-friendly destination that isn’t just warm, but filled with opportunities to stay active and seek...

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Best Way to Learn Italian in 5 Steps: Quickly Learning to Speak & Understand

Looking for the best way to learn Italian? Me too! Since visiting Europe for the first time several years ago,...

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5 Stellar Pigeon Forge Cabin Rentals and Hotels

There are so many things to do in Pigeon Forge, TN, making it a great family destination anytime of year....

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Why I Love the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card…

By Lisa Whitlaw When I first learned that it was possible to fly free and travel frequently for next to...

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Reader Question: Which Card Should I Use for Purchases: A Southwest Rapid Rewards® Credit Card or the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card?

By Lisa Whitlaw Because Lyn recommends that travelers hold both Southwest Rapid Rewards® Credit Cards AND the card_name if they...

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How to Buy Southwest Points, But Is It a Good Idea?

Need to top off your Southwest Rapid Rewards account to hit a certain number of points to book a flight?...

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Reader Question: Can I Refer Myself to Apply for a Southwest Card?

By Lisa Whitlaw Wouldn’t it be great if you could earn Southwest referral points by using your own referral link...

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Reader Question: Do Points From the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Qualify for the Southwest Companion Pass?

This is a question Lyn gets ALL the time. In fact, if she had a dollar for every time she’s...

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Reader Question: How Can I Hold a Seat for Someone Until I Earn My Southwest Companion Pass?

By Lisa Whitlaw This is a common question we get at Go to Travel Gal for those who are in...

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6 Ways to Earn Southwest Points by Working Out at Home

By Lisa Whitlaw Now that many gyms are closed and “social distancing” prevents us from attending exercise classes, we’re all...

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