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Finally, We Get To Travel!

If we can travel, you can too!


We’re recent empty nesters who just discovered travel hacking! Want to see how we’re making unforgettable memories traveling on points and miles? Come along with us as we learn how to travel for free, or at least on the cheap!

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Travel Hacking Blog


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Ross and Zuzu in front of Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Review: Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

We’ve stayed in Hyatt Place hotels many times, but never one like…

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Knoxville Graduation Trip

Graduation Trip to Knoxville

Our little girl Kendall graduated from UT! We’ve lived in Knoxville and…

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Andaz 5th Avenue NYC

Review: Andaz Fifth Avenue NYC

The 2nd half of our holiday trip to NYC was two free…

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best nashville airport food options

Best Nashville Airport Food Options

In 2022, the best food in the Nashville Airport is a huge…

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Volcano House Hotel Big Island Review

Review: Volcano House Hotel

A stay at the Volcano House Hotel in Volcano National Park was…

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Review: Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville

Sandra & I spent a quick night at the new Hyatt Centric…

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Ross teaching Travel Blog SEO to a group who is raising their hands

SEO Help for Travel Bloggers

Are you a travel blogger who needs SEO help? Want me to…

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How We Stay for Free at Luxury Hotels & Resorts

How did we get a $6,387 stay at the 5-star Andaz Maui…

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Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Review Sunset

Review: Hyatt Regency Waikiki

Our 10 night Hawaii vacation was anchored by a 5 night stay…

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Zuzu and Ross in front of Southwest Airplane thanks to Companion Pass Free Flights

Southwest Companion Pass Guide

Here’s how Sandra (aka Zuzu) got $4,363 of free flights in the…

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Delta SkyMiles Status Match

Delta SkyMiles Status Match

I was targeted for a Delta SkyMiles Status Match offer from Amex.…

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Road to Hana Guide Review

Road to Hana Guide

The best part of our 10 day trip to Hawaii was the…

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Visit Pearl Harbor Memorial

Pearl Harbor Visit

Our first trip to Hawaii would not have been complete without a…

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Entrance to the Polynesian Cultural Center Aloha!

Review: Polynesian Cultural Center

On our 10 night trip to Hawaii, the Polynesian Cultural Center was…

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Hawaii in February

Hawaii Trip in February

It seemed like everyone we knew had been to Hawaii except us.…

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July Carry On Pro with Pocket

Review: July Carry On Pro

It’s time for our 1st new piece of luggage in 20 years.…

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Trip Reports


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Knoxville Graduation Trip

Graduation Trip to Knoxville

Our little girl Kendall graduated from UT! We’ve lived in Knoxville and visited many, many times.…

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Hawaii in February

Hawaii Trip in February

It seemed like everyone we knew had been to Hawaii except us. I mean, even our…

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Hotel Reviews


Read real hotels reviews from a pair of recent empty nesters.


Ross and Zuzu in front of Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Review: Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

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Andaz 5th Avenue NYC

Review: Andaz Fifth Avenue NYC

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Volcano House Hotel Big Island Review

Review: Volcano House Hotel

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Review: Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville

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Airport Reviews


Don’t just race through the airport with no plan. Read real airport reviews and reviews of airport lounges.


best nashville airport food options

Best Nashville Airport Food Options

Nashville Airport Lounge: Minute Suites Review

Montego Bay Airport Jamaica

Review: Montego Bay Airport

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