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Category: Reader Success Story

Reader Success Story: “…you made $40, I made $40, my hubby made $40…”

November 12, 2020 Jamal

I wanted to share a story from 1TP subscriber (AND prolific money saver) Tosha, who has proven time and time again that her creativity knows no limits. The name should sound familiar as Tosha has shared stories and been featured…

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Reader Success Story: “Last Minute, Cross-Country Trip…And $0 Spent”

October 22, 2020 Jamal

Continuing our series of success stories, I wanted to share a story from 1TP subscriber Roxy, who was able to redeem points and secure a last minute, one-way transcontinental flight for cheap. Let’s take a look at the deal…

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Reader Success Story: “I’m Going To Paradise For Cheap!”

October 19, 2020 Jamal

I wanted to share a story from 1TP reader Tosha, who is still racking up points and using them on creative itineraries. You may remember Tosha from several posts earlier this year. She was able to masterfully piece together a trip to Puerto Rico and Florida for cheap AND…

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Reader Success Story: “I never thought I would ever be going to Hawaii…”

September 12, 2020 Jamal

I wanted to share a story from 1TP reader Nevaeh who combined information from several blogs to book a family trip to paradise. If you’re not familiar with this travel hack, take it one step at a time…

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Reader Success Story: “I Saved Almost $500 And Was On The Exact Same Flight”

April 7, 2020 Jamal

I wanted to share a story from 1TP reader Matt who used an ultra-stealthy way to save money on a transcontinental flight. If you’re not familiar with this travel hack, take it one step at a time…

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Reader Success Story: “I Booked 4 Nights, Hyatt Gave Me 4 More Nights For Free!”

March 12, 2020 Jamal

I wanted to share a story from 1TP reader Sharice who has experienced various travel challenges during the coronavirus outbreak, but has (potentially) turned an unfortunate event into a rather lucrative one. Sharice says…

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Reader Success Story: $250+ For The Residence Inn!?

February 28, 2020 Jamal

I wanted to share a story from 1TP reader Ben who shared his personal experience of redeeming points, and how he determined whether to use points or not. When I hear stories like this, it makes my day…

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Reader Success Story: “It’s Me (Again) And Now We Have A Free Hotel!”

February 24, 2020 Jamal

A few days ago, I posted a story that involved Tosha and her amazing redemption to Puerto Rico and Florida for a mere $16. Well, that story got even better over the last few days as Tosha is dropping another amazing redemption on us…

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Reader Success Story: “OMG! I’m Going To Afro Nation In Puerto Rico for $16!”

February 20, 2020 Jamal

I wanted to share a story from 1TP reader Tosha, who was able to masterfully piece together a trip to Puerto Rico and Florida for cheap…

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Reader Success Story: “You Sir Just Took My Honeymoon To The Next Level.”

February 14, 2020 Jamal

I wanted to share a story from 1TP reader ERICKA FROM HOUSTON, who sent a very awesome DM this morning…

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Reader Success Story: “280,000+ IHG Points For Having A Baby”

February 11, 2020 Jamal

I wanted to share a story from 1TP reader Israel, who sent an awesome and inspiring email last night that I just had to post (with his permission)…

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