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Great Circle Mapper: fun and useful tool

Over the weekend, Million Mile Secrets (a great blog on miles and points travel) posted about Great Circle Mapper. I have used this tool for some time now, mainly to visualize the flights I have taken over the years. MMS points out some useful travel planning features that I did not know about.

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Online Travel ToolsDerek CookApril 13, 2015Great Circle Mapper, Million Mile Secrets, online tools
Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Laissez les bon temps rouler! Let the good times roll! The tagline for New Orleans, LA may be more fitting of its city than any other that comes to mind. Last month, I enjoyed my regular March visit to the Crescent City and it was a good time as usual!

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Trip ReportsDerek CookApril 12, 2015New Orleans
I "heart" commercial aviation!
I "heart" commercial aviation!

I have a deep fascination with commercial aviation. This week I was able to indulge that passion in a few small ways.

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Commercial Aviation, Plane Spotting, PopularDerek CookApril 10, 2015Delta Air Lines, SLC, Airways magazine, commercial aviation, ATL, plane spotting, pricing
IHG hotels: Points or pay - the analysis
IHG hotels: Points or pay - the analysis

I summarize my analysis for whether I should buy IHG Rewards points for upcoming travel or just pay cash for the rooms.

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Hotels, Points and Miles, Travel PlanningDerek CookApril 8, 2015IHG Rewards, Chase IHG Rewards Mastercard, IHG, Daily Getaways, travel planning, hotel reservations, Georgia Tech football, AAA, points and miles
Google Flights: The Extras
Google Flights: The Extras

I go into some of the little extras that make Google Flights a great tool.

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Travel Planning, Online Travel ToolsDerek CookApril 3, 2015Google Flights, online travel planners
Google Flights: Google's best kept secret?

Google Flights is a fantastic tool for researching air travel options. The problem is that it is still somewhat unknown. I have personally told two people about it in recent months. Now, I introduce you.

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Travel Planning, Online Travel ToolsDerek CookApril 2, 2015Google Flights, online travel planners
IHG hotels: Points or pay?

Daily Getaways is offering package of IHG Rewards points at a discount to their normal value. Would it be cheaper to buy the points and book rewards nights for upcoming trips or just pay cash? I take a look.

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Hotels, Travel Planning, Points and MilesDerek CookApril 1, 2015IHG Rewards, Daily Getaways, Georgia Tech football, Chase IHG Rewards Mastercard, IHG, points and miles
Welcome to the blog!
Welcome to the blog!

Welcome to my new travel blog. Learn a little more about the site and me!

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Derek CookApril 1, 2015blog
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Welcome! I am Derek, publisher of The Suburban Travelers and owner of Debrian Media. I live with my family in the suburbs of Atlanta, GA. My wife and I travel frequently, domestically and internationally, and seek to create lasting memories by enjoying first-class experiences on an economy-class budget. We do this in part by utilizing travel reward points and miles. The Suburban Travelers will cover our journeys, how I plan and prepare for our trips, and how I earn and use points and miles. Read More

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Disclaimer: All views expressed on The Suburban Travelers are mine alone and do not reflect those of any company whose product or service I may review or discuss. Opinions expressed do not reflect the views of any employer I may have at any time. 

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