Ask A Travel Nerd: How to Get Free Flights (Or Close to It)
You may have seen or heard it. At the workplace water cooler, the holiday dinner table and just about every place else you go, proud travel hackers are boasting about…
June Casagrande
June is the author of “The Joy of Syntax" and “The Best Punctuation Book, Period.” A former staff writer, reporter and editor for the community news division of the Los Angeles Times, she also writes the weekly syndicated “A Word, Please” column that runs in newspapers in five states.
Posts by June Casagrande:
8 Things to Know Before Getting a Marriott Credit Card
A Marriott credit card can help you earn free hotel nights at more than 7,000 properties in exciting destinations around the globe — from the budget-friendly TownePlace Suites Houston Northwest to…
A Beginner’s Guide to Hotel Elite Status
Anyone can join a hotel loyalty program to earn points redeemable for award nights and other perks. But if you can qualify as an elite member in your favorite program,…
The Beginner’s Guide to Airline Elite Status
If you’re an infrequent traveler or a hardcore bargain hunter, you may have never considered becoming an elite member of an airline loyalty program — but you’re missing out on…
The Points Collector’s Guide to Hilton Hotels in Hawaii
Are you a Hilton loyalist dreaming of Hawaii? The Aloha State has 20 properties where you can redeem or earn Hilton Honors points, ranging from surprisingly affordable hotels to spectacular…
United vs. American Airlines: Which Is Best for You?
No matter where you plan to fly next, there’s a good chance United Airlines or American Airlines can take you there. These two massive carriers are fierce competitors, especially for…
How to Island Hop in Hawaii
You can fly from the Big Island of Hawaii to Maui in just 33 minutes. From Maui, Oahu is just 37 minutes away. To get from Oahu to Kauai, it’s…
Lufthansa First Class: What You Need to Know
Imagine taking off to Europe in a spacious ergonomic seat in Lufthansa first class, indulging in signature caviar service and some top-shelf spirits before your gourmet meal, then watching a…
The Guide to Southwest Airlines Hawaii Flights
Does Southwest fly to Hawaii? Yes — true to its name, Southwest will fly you to the most southwestern state in the U.S. The low-cost air carrier launched flights to…
How to Travel to Honolulu on Points and Miles
Honolulu is two vacation destinations in one — a vibrant, cosmopolitan city on the shores of one of the most beautiful islands on earth. Plus, your visit there doesn’t have…
