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Samantha Holland

Freelance Writer and Disney Fanatic
Distance Traveled in 2026
Visited in 2026

A freelance communications professional, Sam also moonlights as a travel hacker. Last year, she joined the ‘Six Castle Club’ by visiting every Disney park in the world (enjoying Disney’s newest park, Shanghai Disneyland, the most). A native Oregonian, Sam and her family enjoy glorious summers living outside Portland and use their points and miles to escape gloomy winters on school breaks.

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Add Authorized Users to Your Card Accounts — and Get Bonus Points or Miles on These Cards
Add Authorized Users to Your Card Accounts — and Get Bonus Points or Miles on These Cards
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Sign-up bonuses are a crucial part of the points and miles puzzle, but they’re not the only way of banking a substantial balance of rewards points. Other methods include signing up for regular promotions offered by credit card providers and loyalty programs, taking advantage of generous referral bonuses, and — on select credit cards — scoring bonus points for adding an authorized user to your account.

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Samantha Holland & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Disneyland Paris With Points: Best Award Options, Where to Stay, and How to Buy Tickets
Disneyland Paris With Points: Best Award Options, Where to Stay, and How to Buy Tickets
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Many people dream of visiting Disneyland Paris, and the right strategy for using points and miles can make that dream an affordable reality. We're covering multiple ways to travel to Paris by plane or train on points, as well as booking award lodging in Paris or at the parks. Finally, we'll explore the unique and significantly discounted tickets Disneyland Paris offers.

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Samantha Holland & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

How To Book the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels With Points
How To Book the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels With Points
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Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts offer amazing perks while averaging $1,500 per night. With Marriott Bonvoy points, you can book The Walt Disney World Swan, Dolphin, or Swan Reserve and pay just taxes and fees on the room. Read more about the differences between the three properties and which Marriott cards offer the right perks for booking your stay at these hotels.

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Samantha Holland & Carissa Rawson

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Bank of America Unlimited Cash Card Review: 2% Cash Back for First Year, No Annual Fee
Bank of America Unlimited Cash Card Review: 2% Cash Back for First Year, No Annual Fee
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The Bank of America® Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card earns 1.5% cash back on all purchases — a competitive offer when it comes to other no-annual-fee cash-back cards. Even better, you can boost that earning rate to a whopping 2.625% cash back on all purchases. Here's how to do so and how this card stacks up against other credit cards earning cash back.

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Samantha Holland & Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

7 Ways to Score Free Breakfast at IHG Hotels
7 Ways to Score Free Breakfast at IHG Hotels
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Free hotel breakfast can be a great way to start your day — and save some serious cash on the road. IHG One Rewards members have several ways to score complimentary breakfast, whether by booking specific brands, using Milestone Rewards, or unlocking elite perks. Here’s how to get free breakfast at IHG hotels, including which brands offer it automatically and how to unlock it with status.

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Ben Nickel-D'Andrea & Samantha Holland

Reviewed by JT Genter

Southwest EarlyBird Check-In: What It Is, How Much It Costs, and Who Should Get It
Southwest EarlyBird Check-In: What It Is, How Much It Costs, and Who Should Get It
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Flying Southwest Airlines has always been a unique experience thanks to its open seating policy and unconventional boarding process. If you don’t want to stress about checking in exactly 24 hours before departure, EarlyBird Check-In can give you a better boarding position. Here’s everything you need to know, including how it works, when it makes sense to pay for it — and how upcoming operational changes could impact its future.

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Samantha Holland & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

Southwest Credit Cards: Get Bonus Miles, Travel Perks & a Fast-Track to the Companion Pass
Southwest Credit Cards: Get Bonus Miles, Travel Perks & a Fast-Track to the Companion Pass
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Southwest Airlines offers five co-branded credit cards through Chase. Each credit card has its own unique set of perks and benefits. Which one is right will vary from individual to individual. So, let's take a look and see which could make the most sense for you. A limited time Companion Pass welcome offer may be worth considering.

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Samantha Holland & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

American Express Plum Card Review: A Unique Card Good For Businesses With Inconsistent Cashflow
American Express Plum Card Review: A Unique Card Good For Businesses With Inconsistent Cashflow
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The Plum Card® from American Express is a simple cash-back business card that offers incentives for making timely payments and gives cardholders extra time to pay charges. Is it the right card for your business? We're weighing the card's pros and cons, explaining the benefits, and comparing it to other business cards on the market in this detailed review.

Samantha HollandBrie Bash
Samantha Holland & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter