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I created Deal Duchess because I believe luxury travel should feel attainable.You don't need to be wealthy.You don't need to be an expert.And you definitely don't need to look like the typical travel influencer.You just need the right information.In this newsletter, I share the exact strategies I use to:• Fly business class for a fraction of the cash price• Stay at luxury hotels using points• Stack perks, credits, and promotions• Travel farther and better while protecting my budgetIf you're ready to stop watching everyone else travel and start planning your own dream trips, you're in the right place.

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The Mexico Hidden Gem I almost Kept to Myself...

I Think I Found Mexico's Best-Kept Secret I think I may have found my new favorite Mexico destination. And no, it's not Cabo. It's not Cancún. It's not Tulum. It's Zihuatanejo. We made this a last-minute family trip, and somehow, that made it even better. There was no months-long itinerary. No trying to squeeze 14 activities into three days. Just warm Pacific water, lush greenery everywhere you look, fresh seafood, friendly locals, and a gorgeous beachfront hotel. And here's the part I know...

YOUR SIDE HUSTLE COULD BE FUNDING YOUR NEXT VACATION The Business Credit Card Cheat Sheet for Side Hustles Everybody has a side hustle these days. Uber driving. Selling clothes online. Airbnb hosting. Real estate investing. Consulting. Creating content. And if you're going to put in all that extra work to make money... Your side hustle might as well help fund your next vacation too. One of my favorite points and miles strategies is adding business credit cards to your travel hacking strategy....

The Luxury Travel Starter Pack for 2026 If you've ever looked at a lie-flat seat, an overwater villa, or a luxury hotel suite and thought, "Maybe one day," I'm here to tell you: that day can come a lot sooner than you think! I didn't start with millions of points or unlimited vacation days!!! I started by learning a few simple strategies that completely changed the way my family and I travel. Today, we've flown business class across the world, stayed at incredible hotels, and created...

Took My Husband to Vegas for Father's Day...My Flight Cost $5.60 Sometimes you don't need a long vacation to make a big memory. For Father's Day, my husband and I took a quick overnight trip to Las Vegas for cocktails, great food, and some much-needed time together and, of course, I used every points and perks trick I could along the way. My Flight Cost Just $5.60 Each Way One of my favorite travel perks is the Southwest Companion Pass, and this trip is exactly why. Since I'm my husband's...

The Luxury Travel Starter Pack for 2026 If you've ever looked at a lie-flat seat, an overwater villa, or a luxury hotel suite and thought, "Maybe one day," I'm here to tell you: that day can come a lot sooner than you think! I didn't start with millions of points or unlimited vacation days!!! I started by learning a few simple strategies that completely changed the way my family and I travel. Today, we've flown business class across the world, stayed at incredible hotels, and created...

BUSINESS CARD FOR BUSINESS CLASS If you saw my Instagram reel featuring Virgin Atlantic Upper Class, here's the strategy behind it. One of my favorite redemptions is booking Virgin Atlantic business class flights for as little as 23,000 points one-way on select routes. There's currently a business credit card offering 100,000 points and it has no annual fee. That means a single welcome bonus could potentially cover multiple Virgin Atlantic Upper Class flights depending on your route and...

BUSINESS CARD FOR BUSINESS CLASS If you saw my reel featuring Virgin Atlantic Upper Class, here's the strategy behind it. One of my favorite redemptions is booking Virgin Atlantic business class flights for as little as 23,000 points one-way on select routes. There's currently a business credit card offering 100,000 points and it has no annual fee. That means a single welcome bonus could potentially cover multiple Virgin Atlantic Upper Class flights depending on your route and availability....

How I Booked 3 Hotel Nights in Budapest... If you saw my post about our Budapest hotel stay… here’s the full breakdown of how I made it happen 3 nights. No points used. Just strategy. For our stay, I stacked 3 different benefits: ➡️ 1 Free Night Certificate (from THIS CARD)➡️ $250 hotel credit (through The Edit hotel program)➡️ $250 IHG statement credit That’s how I covered 3 nights in Budapest without touching my points balance. Step 1: Use Your Free Night Each year, we get a free night...

How to Earn American Airlines Miles (And the Best Ways to Use Them) If you’re looking to book luxury flights for a fraction of the cash price, American Airlines AAdvantage miles should absolutely be on your radar. American Airlines miles can unlock incredible redemptions on premium airlines like Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines, and Etihad often for thousands less than the cash price of a ticket. In this guide, I’m breaking down: The best ways to earn American Airlines miles How to stack earning...

How to Earn American Airlines Miles (And the Best Ways to Use Them) If you’re looking to book luxury flights for a fraction of the cash price, American Airlines AAdvantage miles should absolutely be on your radar. American Airlines miles can unlock incredible redemptions on premium airlines like Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines, and Etihad often for thousands less than the cash price of a ticket. In this guide, I’m breaking down: The best ways to earn American Airlines miles How to stack earning...