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July, 2017

  • 6 July

    Act Quickly: Flights for $19.10 on JetBlue (ends tonight)

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    Last second flights are on sale on JetBlue through tonight, so act quickly if you are interested. Flights are (not surprisingly) short hops, but you also get longer flights for relatively cheap. This sale is on very specific dates and contains mostly last-second flights. As always, the Flight Deal has …

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  • 5 July

    Summer Fare: West Coast to London for $582

    a bridge with towers and towers over water

    Here’s a good summer fare if you were hoping to make it out to London this summer.  You can fly from San Francisco to London on Delta for only $582. The fare is good for dates in August but requires a seven-day stay (so no quick weekend jaunts). The Flight …

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  • 4 July

    Dogs and Fireworks: Keeping Puppers Safe on the 4th

    a dog standing on a sidewalk

    Dogs and fireworks don’t mix.  Fireworks create extreme anxiety in dogs and can cause them to act erratically. The good news is, there are some things you can do (and other things you shouldn’t do) to help your dog out today. Dogs and Fireworks: Why are they terrified? Dogs have …

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  • 3 July

    Taking Heels Through Security

    a woman's legs wearing high heels

    I’ve had many over zealous TSA agents insist on inconsistent rules with my shoes.  But the one part they have in common is that my shoes should either be placed straight in a bin or flat on the belt.  These are the shoes I am wearing. Shoes: Please remove shoes before …

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  • 3 July

    Skip the Immigration Line in London, Hotel Birthday Year Promo, and Comfortable Travel Shoes

    a group of people in an airport

    There’s a giveaway going on at MonkeyMiles where you can win a Fast Track Pass to skip ahead in the immigration line at London.  All you need to do is sign up for the newsletter.  The winner will be chosen on July 21st. Harlan from Out & Out shows off …

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  • 2 July

    Fly to Iceland AND Paris for $485 on Icelandair from West Coast

    a large metal tower with clouds in the sky with Eiffel Tower in the background

    Fly to Paris with a stop in Reykjavik, Iceland for only $485 on Icelandair out of Portland, Oregon. I’ve seen a deal like this before on WOW air, a low-cost carrier where you have to pay for most types of carry-ons.  Icelandair, on the other hand, even includes one free …

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  • 2 July

    Amazon Giveaways: Multiple PS4s and More

    a cardboard box with a smiley face and confetti

    Amazon is trying to incentivize people to download their app before Prime Day (July 11th, though deals start July 10th).  If you have their app installed, you can enter to win a variety of prizes (which includes multiple PS4s!) First, the app will ask you to watch a video about how …

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  • 2 July

    NPS’ Senior Lifetime Pass Price Increasing by 700%

    a man and woman walking a dog

    The National Park Service offers a lifetime pass for Senior Citizens (defined as 62 and above) for $10 in-person or $20 online. There are reports that the NPS is going to increase the price of this lifetime pass by 700% to $80. From the NPS website, the benefits and terms …

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  • 1 July

    Get One Kindle Book for Free on Amazon

    a screenshot of a book

    Amazon is starting a program called KindleFirst where you can choose one book out of a selection picked by editors to get for free (before its release date). This deal is only for Prime subscribers but you do not need a Kindle. From the information page: I’m trying to decide …

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  • 1 July

    Woman Gives Birth on Spirit Flight–Earns Free Flights

    a yellow airplane on a runway

    A woman gave birth on a Spirit Airlines flight last week destined for Dallas-Fort Worth.  The flight, which departed from Fort Lauderdale, did not make it to DFW.  Instead, the flight made an emergency landing in New Orleans after a woman gave birth to a baby in the cabin. According …

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