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Hello December!  Glad you are here! This is absolutely my favorite time of year! While it's hard in Florida to get into in the Christmas spirit.  I pretend it's 40 outside, turn the AC on 65 and put of Pandora Christmas music.  Since, I travel every week, I do get to experience Christmas other places too. 


These keys represent a big part of my life. I stay between 100-150 nights a year at Marriott properties. I also take about 150-160 flights a year. Almost ALWAYS on DELTA! I love travel and It's great that I have built a career that I could travel! Believe me, it wasn't accidental. I did it on purpose. I have known for years that I wanted to travel the world! Most of my travel is in the US but that's okay too. I will travel internationally. It's just not time yet!  People often ask me about travel. 

Here are the most common questions I get asked! 

Does your company pay for your travel? Yes, my company pays 100% of my travel. Nothing is out of my pocket.

Do you get to keep the points for travel? Yes, I get to keep all the miles and free nights!  While I am grateful for it you have to realize that it's not all glam!  I have to take about 30 flights to equal one free flight. I have to stay about 30 nights to equal one free night's stay. 

Do you book your own travel? Yes, I book it all! I always have. Yes, it's time consuming!

Do you get to fly first class?  Yes, I fly first class about 70% of the time on Delta. I  have Diamond Status so I get FREE upgrades. Companies rarely pay for first class fares unless you are the CEO! :)

Is it best to stick with one carrier ?  The answer is YES YES YES if you are going to fly more than 10 times a year, you should stick with one carrier.  The same is true for HOTELS too. Most points never expire but it does take some time to get all those points to add up to a free vacation.

Should I get the rewards credit cards? Yes, you should. If more travel is on your bucket list you certainly should get a Delta Sky Miles card or Marriott Chase card... Or whatever your choice is. I get an additional 3-4 flights for free because of all my travel and I get thousands of points! 

I love travel! I also love answering any questions about travel! Feel free to ask away! 

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