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replying to @JustinLaurenXO @JustinLaurenXO #inspiretowander a5. Homestays in Cuba. Unique decor. Like a honeymoon suite
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RT @JustinLaurenXO: Q7: Do you collect points or have any travel hacks for earning free hotel stays? Share your wisdom with us! #InspireToW…
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replying to @JustinLaurenXO @JustinLaurenXO A7. I want to read others opinions about this. I am very interested and will like to se how is working to others :). #InspireToWander
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A7: Yes, a bit. But, we plan on really upping our game this year. Looking forward to some tips! #inspiretowander
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RT @Guy_Theriault: A5 @inspiretowander @JustinLaurenXO #InspireToWander I always love staying in @ParksCanada #oTENTiks throughout their am…
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replying to @JustinLaurenXO @JustinLaurenXO A3: No bad experiences, thank Heavens, but first solo trip in hostel, guy in bunk below me farted all night long. I had to leave windows open. In Denmark. In early spring. It was still icy there. Thankfully, I brought my own thick tartan throw for warmth. #inspiretowander
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A7) Hotel points can be quite valuable, we often get great value out of them. Tip: When redeeming hotel points on rooms, sales and local taxes (which can be 10%+) are not charged! #InspireToWander
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replying to @Guy_Theriault @Guy_Theriault @inspiretowander @ParksCanada I have seen these at @ParksCanada but I've never stayed in one. They look so awesome! #InspireToWander
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replying to @JustinLaurenXO @JustinLaurenXO Not exactly, but it did get down to -30 c in Colorado when we were staying in our RV. That was on two consecutive nights. Everything froze! Does that count? #InspireToWander
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RT @IBBtravel: @KaraDiDomizio I have to say I love Booking's genius perks though. They've saved me some $$ and been really handy too! #Insp…
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replying to @JustinLaurenXO @JustinLaurenXO @obligatraveler As long as you pay me in points, that sounds awesome #InspireToWander
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replying to @JustinLaurenXO @JustinLaurenXO A2 #InspireToWander 1. Quality 2. Location 3. Amenities
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RT @IBBtravel: Q7: Do you collect points or have any travel hacks for earning free hotel stays? Share your wisdom with us! #InspireToWander
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replying to @IHG @IHG has a credit card. It has a $40 yearly fee, but they also give you a free night every year which more than makes up for it. I also do points with several chains & https://t.co/wQmXWu2SYQ gives a free night after 10 stays. #InspireToWander
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replying to @IBBtravel @IBBtravel @inspiretowander @Airbnb 🤮🤮🤮 thankfully we caught it immediately! The kids were getting bit but only the ones who slept on the sofa bed. We saw signs of them then when we pulled it apart. I almost flipped. #InspireToWander
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replying to @JustinLaurenXO @JustinLaurenXO A7. I accumulate points through my travel card chase sapphire preferred. I use it for all my travel related purchases and I used my points to stay in London next to Buckingham Palace for a week in the summer so the points are pretty valuable. #InspireToWander
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#InspireToWander A7) Points and gift cards for https://t.co/EaOzGoei2S from discount gift card sites
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RT @JustinLaurenXO: Q6: Have you ever slept in an igloo or ice hotel? If yes, share your experience! If not, what’s stopping you? #InspireT…
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replying to @inspiretowander @inspiretowander We stayed at @YotelHQ inn#London. It was awesome! #inspiretowander
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replying to @SterlingTravelr @SterlingTravelr Oh wait....do you collect points? #InspireToWander
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replying to @inspiretowander @inspiretowander I'd love to stay in one! It shows how minimal we actually can live without all the clutter. Marie was right. Most of it doesn't spark joy. #InspireToWander
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replying to @SterlingTravelr @SterlingTravelr @obligatraveler I'll give you a gajillion Lauren points. They can't be redeemed for anything or exchanged for anything and they have no value but you can have them #InspireToWander
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replying to @featherandwind @featherandwind @JustinLaurenXO Was it loud? I stayed in something similar in Lisbon. There were 12 to a room though. #InspiretoWander
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replying to @aok_NW
@aok_NW @IHG Unfortunately, they devalued it, so you instead get 40k points instead of the free night. 😭
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replying to @JustinLaurenXO @JustinLaurenXO A6 #InspireToWander No, I have not. It just hasn't been in a planned trip yet. It would be a great experience!
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A1: I'm all for a mix, though I'm over my hostel days I think. I can't stand sharing a bathroom anymore! & I like having a quiet space! #InspireToWander
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replying to @JustinLaurenXO
@JustinLaurenXO Points, what are those? LOL
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replying to @JustinLaurenXO @JustinLaurenXO @inspiretowander A7: Yes! We are loyal @HiltonHonors members, and stay in them when we can find hotels large enough for our family. We love them! #InspireToWander
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RT @inspiretowander: So cool! Have you ever stayed in a pod / capsule hotel? #InspireToWander https://t.co/6CYAovkumU
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A7 Well, I'd share exactly how I manage to get free hotel stays, but apparently in some states it's called "breaking and entering". Also most foreign countries. And Vatican City. #inspiretowander
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RT @featherandwind: @JustinLaurenXO A5: We've had some pretty memorable stays in pod/capsule hotels. Once in Tokyo and once in Whistler. Th…
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replying to @SterlingTravelr @SterlingTravelr @IHG I didn’t know that, thanks. #InspireToWander
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The Ice Hotel in Quebec is a unique spot to spend the night! Has anyone stayed here? #InspireToWander https://t.co/sWPfevtNmS
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RT @theanchoredblog: @featherandwind @JustinLaurenXO Was it loud? I stayed in something similar in Lisbon. There were 12 to a room though.…
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A2: Proximity to attractions I'm interested in, amenities & the overall vibe/decor. Then price comes into factor when I'm debating between multiple properties! #InspireToWander
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replying to @ABananaRambling @ABananaRambling Isn't it cool? (Literally) I spent the night there 2 years ago and it was amazing! I didnt' sleep much, but it was a lot of fun! #InspireToWander
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replying to @IBBtravel @IBBtravel A8 - nope… I need a large bed. Too tall to sleep on couches if I want to be able to move the next day. #InspireToWander
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RT @JustinLaurenXO: Q8: Have you ever tried Couchsurfing? Why or why not? #InspireToWander
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RT @JustinLaurenXO: Q8: Have you ever tried Couchsurfing? Why or why not? #InspireToWander
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replying to @SterlingTravelr
@SterlingTravelr @aok_NW @IHG I believe the correct term is that Chase "Enhanced" it. 😭
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A3: I haven't had too many terrible ones thank goodness, but my worst was a super sketchy hotel in Montreal. a few too many weird noises coming down the hall & a hole in the wall freaked me out real good LOL #InspireToWander
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replying to @inspiretowander @inspiretowander I wonder how my 6’7” hubs would look inside 😂. #inspiretowander
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replying to @JustinLaurenXO @JustinLaurenXO A1. I prefer Hotels, but I've loved staying in great hostels (albergue) on the Camino de Santiago, from tiny 8 bunk bed accommodations to the one in Roncesvalles, Spain, where the only hostel in town has capacity for 350 people and is full during the busy season. #InspireToWander
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replying to @aok_NW
@aok_NW @IHG No problem! They made the change late 2017 (I believe) for new cardholders, and grandfathered in everyone else until this year
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RT @JustinLaurenXO: Q8: Have you ever tried Couchsurfing? Why or why not? #InspireToWander
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A6 @inspiretowander @JustinLaurenXO #InspireToWander we have stayed overnight in our #QuinzeeSnowHut does that count? Also tonight my daughter built this hideout outside our patio door 👍❄️
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replying to @JustinLaurenXO @JustinLaurenXO A8. No. Don't really fancy it. 🤔Happy to be persuaded otherwise if someone can recommend? #InspireToWander
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