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Ira Serkes asks, "How many trips do you take each year, and what is your longest trip in 2023?"
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AngieCan you believe that she only has one trip planned?JoeStayed at the Ritz Carlton for New Year's EveNZ with help from seats.aeroWhat bonuses did we get?
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Take some time to look at all the cards and ensure you’re using all of your credits and benefits and see if your strategy should be tweaked.
Where To Find the Award Travel 101 Community
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For more intermediate and advanced strategies, join Award Travel 201 community To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at
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