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Alisha is a freelance writer and photographer. She is the creator of travel and adventure site Terradrift.com and has written about travel and rewards for many publications, including American Way and Johnny Jet.

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Is Kayak Legit? Can it Get Me a Good Deal?

Alisha McDarris
May 26, 2022

When it comes to booking travel, it sometimes feels like there are an unlimited number of online travel agencies to choose from — and Kayak is one of them. But…

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The Guide to Generali Global Assistance

Alisha McDarris
May 19, 2022

More travelers than ever are considering travel insurance, but navigating the vast seas of insurance companies and coverage options can leave you feeling less than enthused about your next trip.…

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Does My American Airlines Credit Card Have Car Insurance?

Alisha McDarris
May 13, 2022

Renting a car, whether you’re traveling across the state, continent or world, is often an essential part of the travel experience. But procuring insurance for that rental car (and knowing…

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United Premium Economy: What You Need to Know

Alisha McDarris
May 6, 2022

Are you looking for an upgraded experience when flying United Airlines but not ready to shell out for first class just yet? United premium economy service, which is called Premium…

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Alaska Airlines vs. American Airlines

Alisha McDarris
April 21, 2022

The two U.S.-based carriers in the Oneworld alliance, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, have a lot of similarities in terms of partners and destinations. But if you’re trying to choose…

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Do American Airlines Miles Expire?

Alisha McDarris
April 11, 2022

If you have a stock of American Airlines miles saved up — possibly even from pre-pandemic days — you may be wondering if and when those miles expire. After all,…

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Alaska Airlines First Class: What You Need to Know

Alisha McDarris
April 5, 2022

If you want to fly in style, first class is the way to go. And if you want to pay with miles instead of cash, Alaska Airlines first class offers…

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How to Find Cheap United Flights and Save

Alisha McDarris
March 28, 2022

Ready to book travel this year and looking to save some cash? There are plenty of ways to stretch your dollar when flying with United. If it’s your number one…

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Can the Chase Sapphire Reserve Travel Credit Be Used on Any Travel Purchase?

Alisha McDarris
March 22, 2022

Fans of the frequently-lauded card know that being a cardmember comes with a host of perks and benefits: bonus miles, travel insurance, extreme point earning potential and, maybe most tempting…

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The Guide to Southwest COVID Policies

Alisha McDarris
May 16, 2022

Note: This article is no longer being updated due to the general loosening of COVID safety policies across domestic airlines. For more information on flying Southwest, check out our complete…

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