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Long weekend on points: Salt Lake City + Park City (3 nights)
Fri-Mon on points: two nights in Salt Lake City, one in Park City, summer and winter plans, verified fares and fees, and a points-vs-cash…
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Long weekend on points: Chicago (3 nights, Hyatt-heavy)
A Friday-to-Monday Chicago plan built around points hotels, with verified CTA fares, free sights and a step-by-step award search.
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US Virgin Islands: St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix
A beach-first US Virgin Islands plan: Magens Bay, Trunk Bay, the Red Hook ferry, Christiansted and Buck Island, with verified fees and no passport…
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Toddler-friendly: San Diego (ages 1–5)
San Diego with a 1–5 year old: nap-built days, stroller-proof routes, calm beaches, zoo and museum child rules, and points tips for family trips.
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Long weekend on points: Amsterdam (3 nights)
A Friday-to-Monday Amsterdam plan built around points: where to base, which museums to book first, and how to decide points vs cash.
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Trinidad + Tobago: A 7-Day Culture and Beach Itinerary
A 7-day Trinidad and Tobago plan: Port of Spain, Maracas, scarlet ibis, Carnival season notes, then Tobago reefs and rainforest. Advisory-aware.
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Teens: Washington DC with teenagers
Washington DC with 13-18 year olds: let teens lead half-days, ride Metro, book timed passes, and plan the college-visit angle, with every fee stamped.
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Long weekend on points: Montreal (3 nights)
A Friday-to-Monday Montreal plan built around miles and hotel points: bases, transit, museums, free sights, and an award-search walkthrough.
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Long weekend on points: Portland, Oregon (3 nights)
A Friday-to-Monday Portland plan built around points: where to base, free gardens and parks, a Gorge day, and a step-by-step award search.