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June, 2017

  • 7 June

    Fly to Hong Kong on Asiana for $545

    a boat with red sails in the water with a city in the background

    Here’s a great fare sale to Hong Kong and it appears that short trips are allowed.  You can fly from Chicago to Hong Kong on Asiana for only $545. From the Flight Deal: Valid for travel on the outbound from late August – mid September for Sunday through Thursday departures …

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  • 4 June

    Dark Souls II for Only $12 on Humble Bundle

    a screenshot of a video game

    Humble Bundle is offering Dark Souls II for only $12 as a promotion for their monthly subscription pack.  Note: you do not have to commit long term in order to receive the game. More about Dark Souls II quoted from the Amazon description: Prepare to Die again in the complete …

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  • 2 June

    Highly-Rated Surround Sound Gaming Headset on Sale (Lightning Deal)

    a black and red headphones

    A note that a highly-rated (and top-selling) PC gaming headset is currently one of the lightning deals on Amazon.  It is marked down to $21.59 for the next three hours and twenty minutes (or until deal supplies run out).  If the price has changed, it means the deal is over. …

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  • 1 June

    Great Fares to Norway and Sweden (~$400) from East & West Coast (and in between)

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    There’s a whole bunch of good fares going on right now to Scandanavia. Here’s a sampling of what’s out there (all quoted from and linking to the Flight Deal for more details!). Lufthansa – $429: Philadelphia – Oslo, Norway. Roundtrip, including all Taxes Read more: http://www.theflightdeal.com/2017/06/01/lufthansa-429-philadelphia-oslo-norway-roundtrip-including-all-taxes/#ixzz4indVVHWw British Airways – $434: …

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  • 1 June

    Why You Should Never Tell a Flight Attendant About Minor Allergies When Boarding

    a hand holding an object in a hole

    Last week, I read an article that really stuck in my mind.  It was one of those airline-said-she-said stories that ended with a passenger getting thrown off a flight. It really stuck with me because of one specific item in the article. Basically, a woman did not want to sit …

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May, 2017

  • 31 May

    Fly to Spain for $447, 2018 Dates Included

    a group of people sitting at tables outside a building

    Air Canada and United both have great fares to Barcelona, Spain.  They start at $447 and you can fly out of Dallas or Phoenix. Valid for travel on the outbound from November – early December or January, 2018 – March, 2018. A 7 day minimum stay is required. Availability is …

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  • 30 May

    Fly to Ireland on American Airlines for Only $349

    a bridge over a river with people walking on it

    Here’s a great deal to Ireland.  You can fly to Dublin or Shannon out of the DC area for only $349 on American Airlines.  This fare includes late summer and early fall dates. The only downside is the 7-day minimum stay (otherwise, I’d be purchasing this right now). As always, …

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  • 29 May

    Tomorrow! DC-area Travel Happy Hour (Looking forward to seeing everyone!)

    a large white building next to a body of water

    Just a reminder that tomorrow is the next DC-area happy hour.  I’m looking forward to seeing everyone. A reminder that we’ll be gathering in the Dunn Loring area and we’ll have extended happy hour for all registered attendees! Look for the girl with the iPad to get your wristband for the …

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  • 29 May

    Get Double Cash Back on TopCashBack Today

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    A quick note that TopCashBack has double cash back on many stores today.  As you take advantage of Memorial Day deals, make sure to check TopCashback. Normally, I rely on shopping portal guides, such as EVRewards.  I recommend still checking those out; however, the amount of cash back listed for …

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  • 28 May

    Fly to Scotland from East or West Coast for Only ~$500

    a bridge over a body of water with a church and buildings

    There’s a great fare to Scotland today. You can fly out of New York or San Francisco to Inverness, Scotland on Delta for ~$500. The availability for this one is really limited, so if you are interested, you’ll want to jump on this quickly. From the Flight Deal:  Valid for …

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