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July 9, 2020
A Weekend Getaway to Mexico City With Points and Miles
Aerial view of Independence Monument Mexico City How to Book Flights to Mexico City with Points and Miles Mexico City is a fascinating destination no matter what type of traveler you are. There’s great food, incredible nature nearby, interesting drinks to sample, and plenty of history. Better yet, it’s only a short flight away from …
October 15, 2019
Two Cards Trip: Mexico with Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Card and The World of Hyatt Card
When I went to Puerto Vallarta last winter, I fell in love with the area. The mountains, the beautiful lush greenery, the colors all around me and the sparkling Pacific ocean – all were magical. Let’s not forget the food – it was amazing and very inexpensive. I definitely felt like I was in a …
October 14, 2019
Reader Success Story: How I Unlocked Cheap Travel with the Southwest Companion Pass
By 10xTravel Reader Olivia Are you intrigued by the Southwest (SW) Companion Pass? With my Companion Pass and the points I earned, I’ve been able to see the Monarch butterfly migration in Mexico with my husband and friends, snorkel in Bonaire with my husband, visit 3 new countries (Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao), and enjoy a solo weekend getaway …
July 12, 2019
Two-Card Trip: Cabo San Lucas with Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Card and IHG Rewards Club Premier Card
As a credit-card newbie, it’s difficult to imagine booking reward flights or hotel nights without having to amass a ton of points and miles and waiting until the sun rises in the west and sets in the east to accumulate enough for a trip. Earning free nights and flights seems intimidating at first, but it …
June 3, 2019
Two-Card Trip: Turn Business Expenses into a Couples Getaway to Mexico City
Editors Note: Two Card Trips is a series of articles that show how you could book a trip using points/miles earned from just two different credit cards. Today’s two card trip takes us to Mexico with points earned from the CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Mastercard and Hilton Honors American Express Business Card The …
March 20, 2019
Two Card Trip: Puerto Vallarta Resort With Citi Premier and Hilton Ascend
Editors Note: Two Card Trips is a series of articles that show how you could book a trip using points/miles earned from just two different credit cards. Today’s two card trip takes us to Puerto Vallarta with points earned from the Citi Premier and the Hilton Ascend card. Let’s jump right in! The Two Credit Cards …
January 25, 2019
A Guide to Hilton All-Inclusive Properties
The Hilton all-inclusive properties highlighted in this article can be booked with Hilton points. | Hilton Resort Fees | Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa | Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort | Hilton Playa Del Carmen Adults Only All-Inclusive | Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort & Spa | How to Earn Hilton Honors Points …
December 7, 2018
IHG ALL-Inclusive Resorts – A Great Option For Families
IHG all-inclusive resorts are great options for families because Holiday Inn Resorts don’t charge extra for kids. Although the options are a bit limited compared to other all-inclusive properties, the kid-friendly focus will be very appealing to families. …