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Long weekend on points: Mexico City (3 nights)
Three nights in Mexico City built around points: bases, airport, a Fri-Mon plan, award-search steps and a points-vs-cash rule, with safety wording quoted.
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Escape to Denver and Rocky Mountain National Park
A 3-night Denver trip built around points, with one Rocky Mountain National Park day: transit fares, park entry rules, bases and a points playbook.
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Discover Vancouver and Victoria in 5 Days
A 5-day Vancouver and Victoria plan: seawall, Granville Island, free canyon bridge, BC Ferries, Butchart Gardens, with real costs and what to verify.
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Long weekend on points: Atlanta (3 nights)
Three nights in Atlanta paid for with points: bases compared, a Fri-Mon culture plan, MARTA and airport costs, and a points-vs-cash rule.
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Tucson + Saguaro National Park: A Desert Parks Guide
Saguaro East and West, the Desert Museum, San Xavier, Sabino Canyon, Mount Lemmon and a Tumacácori day trip, with verified fees and a heat-safe…
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Toddler Adventures in Washington DC
A 3-night, 4-day Washington DC plan for ages 1–5: nap windows, free Smithsonian museums, stroller and pass rules, and a points playbook.
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Colorado: Telluride, Ouray + the San Juan Skyway
A 7-day San Juan Skyway road trip: Durango steam train, Silverton, Ouray hot springs, free Telluride gondola, Lizard Head Pass and Mesa Verde.
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Long weekend on points: Louisville + bourbon (3 nights)
Fri-Mon Louisville plan built around points: where to base, what costs money, urban distillery tours, a non-Derby weekend and a points-vs-cash rule.