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5 Tips to Pick Your Next Vacation Destination

Planning where to vacation can be part of the fun of travel, but when multiple people are involved, all with...

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9 Fabulously “Golden” Things to Do in California

California is full of diversity, including its seemingly endless list of recreational activities, and it’s one of my family’s favorite...

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8 Reasons to Consider Hotel Del Coronado for Your San Diego Vacation

When you think of San Diego, doesn’t the iconic and historic Hotel del Coronado come to mind? Its red roof is visible...

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7 Clever Ways to Maximize Your Southwest Companion Pass

By Nancy McLaughlin Do you have the AMAZING Southwest Companion Pass? Hooray for you! The Southwest Companion Pass, which lets...

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5 Creative Ways to Use the Southwest Companion Pass

By John Chavez By now, most of you have heard about one of air travel’s greatest deals: the Southwest Companion...

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Meet Cami Sauder

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be introducing you to the new volunteer team at Go to Travel Gal, which...

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5 Amazing Southwest Airlines Destinations for Your Next Vacation

By Stephanie Antin If you think Southwest only flies within the U.S., think again. Did you know that Southwest Airlines...

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Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Familia is a must-visit attraction for anyone seeking unforgettable things to do in the city.

10 Little Known Things to Do in Barcelona

If you’re planning to venture to beautiful Barcelona for the first time, you’re probably excited to see its top sites...

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A Weekend Getaway to San Diego With Help From the SPG American Express Card

This post is sponsored by American Express, but all opinions are my own. Last weekend, my husband and I were...

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Italy Travel Tips: 35 Things Every Traveler to Italy Should Know

Our family made our first trek to Europe together in 2017. We were nervous. I had traveled to Europe once,...

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Reader Question: When Is the Best Time to Book a Flight on Southwest?

By far the most common question I see in the Cheap Southwest Fares Facebook Group for GotoTravelGal.com email subscribers is:...

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Reader Story: How Andrew D. Earned His Companion Pass With 1 Credit Card

Shout out to Andrew D., a GotoTravelGal.com reader from Las Cruces, New Mexico, who just earned his Southwest Companion Pass,...

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