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  • Sardinia Sailing Itinerary: Maddalena Archipelago and Beyond • The Blonde Abroad

    Sardinia Sailing Itinerary: Maddalena Archipelago and Beyond • The Blonde Abroad

    Our one-week Sardinia sailing itinerary included different beaches & islands in the La Maddalena Archipelago and a night spent in Bonifacio, Corsica! The post Sardinia Sailing Itinerary: Maddalena Archipelago and Beyond appeared first on The Blonde Abroad.

  • New targeted IHG One Rewards promotions – The Points Guy

    New targeted IHG One Rewards promotions – The Points Guy

    Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you are an IHG One Rewards member, check your email to see if you’ve received a new and exclusive offer. The offers appear highly targeted, as most TPG staffers I checked with (myself included) did not receive one. There also…

  • Earn 1,000 Delta SkyMiles by getting Starbucks twice in a week – The Points Guy

    Earn 1,000 Delta SkyMiles by getting Starbucks twice in a week – The Points Guy

    Since Delta Air Lines partnered with Starbucks last year, members of both loyalty programs have been able to link accounts and earn 1 SkyMile per dollar spent on eligible purchases at Starbucks. Now, the partnership earnings are even better: Visit Starbucks twice in one week to earn 1,000 bonus SkyMiles. This offer is valid through Sept.…

  • 15 Best Things To Do in Old Town Scottsdale in 2023 – Goats On The Road

    15 Best Things To Do in Old Town Scottsdale in 2023 – Goats On The Road

    Offering a unique blend of old western charm and urban chic, you’ll never run out of things to do in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. Old Town Scottsdale is the perfect city for any kind of traveler to visit. Year-round, it has beautiful, sunny weather with world-class restaurants and ample outdoor activities to keep one busy…

  • Redeem Choice points for college sports experiences – The Points Guy

    Redeem Choice points for college sports experiences – The Points Guy

    You’ll usually get the most value from hotel points when you redeem for hotel stays. However, Choice Privileges launched a non-stay way to redeem Choice points in late 2022 that can provide significant value for some travelers: college sports experiences. And starting Wednesday, August 23, you can redeem Choice points for 2023 football gameday experiences…

  • 15 Best Things To Do in Matera in 2023 – Goats On The Road

    15 Best Things To Do in Matera in 2023 – Goats On The Road

    The historical city of Matera should feature prominently on your southern Italy travel itinerary. With caves transformed into chic accommodations, fun restaurants and bars built into rocky outcrops, and a history like no other, there are numerous things to do in Matera. Nick and I recently spent 5 days exploring the narrow alleyways, dining on…

  • Alaska Airlines sale: Fly to Mexico, Caribbean and Central America for as low as $115 one-way – The Points Guy

    Alaska Airlines sale: Fly to Mexico, Caribbean and Central America for as low as $115 one-way – The Points Guy

    West Coast residents can enjoy cheap flights to warm-weather destinations this fall and winter thanks to this three-day Alaska Airlines sale. Deal basics Airline: Alaska Routes: From Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle to Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, the Bahamas and Guatemala How to book: Directly through Alaska’s website Travel dates: Sept. 6,…

  • The Best Walking Tours in Dublin (Updated 2023)

    The Best Walking Tours in Dublin (Updated 2023)

    Posted: 8/21/2023 | August 21st, 2023 I love Dublin. As a writer, how could I not? This is a city once home to iconic Nobel laureates like George Bernard Shaw, William Butler Yeats, and Samuel Beckett. It’s the perfect place for cozy cafes and writing. Dublin is home to the rambunctious Temple Bar, Trinity College…

  • 15 Best Things To Do in Sedona in 2023 – Goats On The Road

    15 Best Things To Do in Sedona in 2023 – Goats On The Road

    I’ll never forget the first time I visited Sedona. My first sight of the red rocks set against the bright blue sky took my breath away. As well as being one of the most beautiful places in the United States, there are also endless things to do in Sedona which makes it the perfect vacation…

  • The 5 Best Hostels in Dublin (Updated 2023)

    The 5 Best Hostels in Dublin (Updated 2023)

    Posted: 8/21/2023 | August 21st, 2023 Lively Dublin is known for its rambunctious pubs, literary scene (William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw, and Samuel Beckett all lived here), Guinness, and live music. Dublin is quite compact and walkable if you stay somewhere central. Most hostels are relatively close together near Temple Bar, the riverside neighborhood…