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Reader Question: Do Restaurant Gift Certificate Purchases Earn Southwest Points Through Rapid Rewards Dining

This was a fantastic reader question: Does purchasing restaurant gift certificates earn Southwest points through the Southwest Rapid Rewards Dining...

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8 Wine Delivery Services That Let You Earn Southwest Points

By Lisa Whitlaw Now that we’re all staying at home more, we’re looking for ways to entertain ourselves, enjoy our...

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How to Cancel a Southwest Flight [VIDEO]

Whether your plans have changed, you found a lower fare elsewhere or something like the virus sweeping across the U.S....

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Southwest Group Travel Is a Deal for Groups of 10 or More!

Did you know that if you’re flying Southwest Airlines with 10 or more people, you can get a special discount...

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5 Italy Travel Books to Satisfy Your Wanderlust

If you’re anything like me, you LOVE Italy or at least Italy is tops on your bucket list! And Italy...

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6 Video Streaming Services That Let You Earn Southwest Points

Now that we’ve all temporarily got A LOT more time on our hands, I expect that there will be an...

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What’s Better Than Packing Cubes? TRTL Packing Pods!

I am a BIG fan of packing cubes! I use them to pack my family of four for our many...

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What Are the Cheapest Days to Fly? The Best Days and Seasons to Save

Wondering when are the cheapest days to fly? We’re all looking to save a buck on travel, so our dollars...

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You CAN Earn Southwest Points on Balance Transfers, But Only on SOME Southwest Cards

Did you know that you can now earn points on balance transfers to SOME Southwest cards? That used to not...

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27 Best Disney Restaurants for Your Trip to See Mickey

When you’re visiting Disney World or Disneyland, your feet and legs are already exhausted from walking between rides, so searching...

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5 Excellent Spring Break Destinations for Families

Ready for some sun, surf or maybe a good hike? I’ve got some inspiration for top Spring Break destinations that my...

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How to Save on Airport Parking and Earn Points for Free Travel

By Lisa Whitlaw You’ve planned your awesome vacation, and you can’t wait to go, but then you remember you need...

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