Category Archives: Travel

Jean’s Story – Part 5 -Big Travel Adventures at Last

Posted on July 8, 2018 by queen of comps

When my husband Earl had to leave the Air Force on a medical discharge, we did not give up our dream for world travel.  Our financial situation was a little less tight now since VA compensation paid for much of … Continue reading →

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Interesting Reads and Important Dates

Posted on May 10, 2018 by queen of comps

Today (May 10) is the last day to get a discount on the registration fee for the fun-filled and information-packed Zorkfest beginning May 25.  Study the schedule of sessions to see which ones you could choose to save money on … Continue reading →

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ZorkFest Frugal Fee Deadline Extended

Posted on April 20, 2018 by queen of comps

Did you look at the ZorkFest website earlier and knew this travel and gambling conference had a lot of interesting events but you just couldn’t organize your schedule to take advantage of the frugal early-bird registration I recommended?  Well, you … Continue reading →

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Vegas News Briefs

Posted on March 18, 2018 by queen of comps

I would like to encourage my readers to read the “Comments” that appear after I post a blog.  They often contain valuable information on promotions and other money-saving techniques, some that is news to me and perhaps also to many … Continue reading →

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A Vegas Frugal and Fun Travel Festival

Posted on March 4, 2018 by queen of comps

Many of you are probably already familiar with the TravelZork website as a resource for tons of frugal hints to save you money on travel – covering airlines, hotels, casinos, Vegas, and loyalty programs.  Now they are sponsoring a “travel … Continue reading →

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Out-of-Town Trip Report – Part 2

Posted on July 17, 2017 by queen of comps

I finally found time to continue the report on our recent trip that included a stay at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino in North Carolina. I had mentioned in Part 1 how we loved its beautiful green setting in the Smoky Mountains, … Continue reading →

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Out-of-Town Trip Report – Part 1

Posted on July 11, 2017 by queen of comps

Just returned from a 12-day trip eastward, visiting family in Columbus, Georgia, and spending a few days at Harrah’s Cherokee casino in North Carolina. Brad and I are both at the Harrah’s 7 Star tier level and Cherokee is our … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Family

Posted on July 2, 2017 by queen of comps

Family is a big happiness factor in our lives despite the factor that most of our relatives are scattered all over the US! One of my favorite sayings is that God created airplanes just for this situation! Brad and I … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on May 7, 2017 by queen of comps

Limiting Bumping Opportunities Are you an airline passenger who likes to reap financial benefits by volunteering to be bumped? This will not be an option after today if you fly only on Southwest. This airline has given notice that they … Continue reading →

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Bumped – or Dragged – From Airplanes

Posted on April 16, 2017 by queen of comps

Several people have asked my opinion about the current United Airlines debacle. I guess, because down through the years I have written much about the possible financial benefits of being bumped from an airline flight, they feel I am an “expert” on … Continue reading →

Posted in Non-gambling Activities, Transportation, Travel | 8 Comments