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Southwest Boarding: 5 Things You Need to Know

Flying somewhere on Southwest Airlines soon? I’ve got some tips for Southwest boarding to help ensure a smooth flight. My...

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A Family Guide to Exploring Dublin

About a six-hour flight from the East Coast, Dublin makes a great family-friendly destination with its friendly people, walkable streets...

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Reader Story: How Tom S. Earned the Southwest Companion Pass

Shout out to Tom S. of Colorado who recently earned his Southwest Companion Pass. Hooray! Tom was super smart and...

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European Vacation on Miles Part 5: Tuscany

This summer, my family took our very first trip together to Europe — and we did the flights from the...

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What International American Travelers Need to Know About Customs

If you’re a first-time international traveler (or even a seasoned traveler!), customs can seem a bit intimidating and unpleasant. U.S....

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6 Most Romantic Summer Getaways in California

With the 50th anniversary of San Francisco‘s infamous Summer of Love in full swing, it’s the perfect year to celebrate love in...

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European Vacation on Miles Part 4: Bologna, Italy

After our week in Paris, we hopped a Ryanair flight to Bologna, Italy. I’d always wanted to fly Ryanair, as...

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Travel Through Europe: Moving to the Rhythm of an Ancient Heartbeat

After our 3-week family trip to Europe, I am reminded that American time and ways are not the only way...

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European Vacation on Miles Part 3: Paris Part 2

Our time in Paris was truly magical and already my heart longs to go back. Something about Paris really “grabbed”...

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European Vacation on Miles Part 2: Paris Days 1, 2 and 3

We have arrived in Paris and enjoyed our first three days here. All I can say is that this city...

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European Vacation on Miles Part 1: Dublin

Hello Go to Travel Gal readers, if you’ve been following along for the past few months, you may know that...

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Travel Rewards Programs You Probably Never Knew Existed

While most travelers are savvy about frequent flyer and hotel loyalty programs, travel rewards extend far beyond these two industries....

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