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Born in Pierre (SD). Lived in Vermillion, Rapid City, Lincoln (NE), Bozeman (MT), Portland, Seattle, and Denver. Travel is Life...
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Matthewriter’s Travel Agency
Visit Matthewriter’s Travel Agency, launched this summer, for help organizing your next trip. I’m offering up to five hours of research, advice, and planning for $129. Each additional hour is $27. We can discuss airline routes and rules, hotel loyalty… Read More ›
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Priority Pass airport lounges
A number of credit cards offer a membership with Priority Pass, a network of airport lounges. Cardholders with the Citi Prestige get free access for themselves and two guests. Each additional guest costs $27. The American Express Hilton Honors Surpass… Read More ›
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ME3 (Middle East 3) – Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar
The ME3, not long ago, were set to become the global elite among airlines. Sure, they’re fueled by government subsidies, unfairly, perhaps, to other carriers, but they provide a class of service not matched in the skies. European or Asian… Read More ›
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Fifth Freedom Routes
A fifth freedom route is the right of an airline to fly between two foreign countries on a route originating or ending in the airline’s own country. KLM flies from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, a 12-hour flight, and then Kuala… Read More ›
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Transferable Points Currencies
Points that can be transferred to airlines or hotels represent excellent value. Diversifying your portfolio of miles and points often provides unforeseen opportunities. Singapore Airlines partners with all four transferable currencies, while Cathay Pacific, Etihad, and Air France/KLM partner with… Read More ›
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Dublin, London, India – 2016
Oct 23 Rapid City Fairfield Inn $49 Oct 24 Delta RAP – MSP – BOS $259 ($250 airline credit from Citi Prestige) Aer Lingus Lounge – Boston Aer Lingus Boston – Dublin 37.5k BA avios +… Read More ›
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Alaska: Wilderness Unbound
Alaska is absurd. Bears, moose, mammoth mountains, soaring pines, jagged peaks, water streaming past boulders, surging down valleys, crashing against sand. We started in South Dakota, attending a wedding in the Black Hills the weekend prior to departure. This was July of 2014…. Read More ›
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Giveaway – AA Admirals Club passes
I’m giving away two American Airlines Admirals Club day passes (expire Dec. 31, 2016). To enter the contest, follow matthewriter.org and leave a comment telling me how you will use the passes. If you already follow the blog, leave a… Read More ›
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Denver: Early Summer Weekend
Hilton Garden Inn Denver South Park Meadows Area 20,000 Hilton points Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows $109 (received 2500 points for MegaBonus promotion) Candlewood Suites DTC Meridian 10,000 IHG points Denver Botanic Gardens…
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Black Hills – Marriott Run
Sunday Fairfield Inn & Suites – Rapid City $49 (Marriott MegaBonus Promo – needed 2 paid nights for a Category 5 Free Night Certificate) Monday Springhill Suites – Deadwood $68 (MegaBonus Promo – earned a Category 5 Free Night… Read More ›
