When Should You Use A Tour Guide?
I don’t typically hire a tour guide. I’m the type that does intensive research, develops a "must-do" and "must see" list,…
The Points Game 103: A Word About Credit…
We’re getting close to applying for your first travel credit card. Before discussing your options and zeroing in on the cards…
Points Game 102: Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs…
OK… you’ve done your Points Game 101 homework and you now have a pretty good idea of which airlines fly into…
Resources for Booking Flights…
Unlike checking the hours of your closest museum, theatre or other local attraction, most trips require some level of research. A…
The Points Game 101: Do Your Homework…
Before diving into the nitty-gritty of The Points Game, I’m giving you a few homework assignments. Yup… you have to do…
The Points Game Intro: The Adventure Begins…
This section of My Travel Traxx is all about acquiring and using loyalty program points so you can travel more for…
Managing Your Passport…
Manage my passport? What's to manage, you may be thinking. Well, nowadays there are lots of restrictions on travel (and I'm…
Travel and Money…
For most trips, even if your transportation, hotels and some meals are prepaid, you’re still going to need to pay for…
The State Department STEP Service…
A little over two years ago we returned to Italy for a couple of days in Venice and a week in…
Turn Cash-Back Into Amex Points With Rakuten…
For those who have not heard of Rakuten (formerly known as EBates) it’s one of many shopping portals that give you…