Seattle has a bad reputation as the rainiest place in the U.S. (It’s actually Hilo, Hawaii.) But for those of us that know it’s one of the best places in the country to spend the summer, that bad rap keeps the secret safe. July and August days in Seattle hover around the universally perfect temperature: 75 degrees.
Gabi Logan
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Gabi Logan is a freelance travel writer based in New York City, but she spends more than half of the year on the road, capitalizing on flight deals and airline awards along the way. Her travels tips and tales appear in national and international newspapers and magazines, including USA Today, the Dallas Morning News, Italy Magazine, and Porthole Cruise.
Loyalty programs: American, United, NWA, Delta, and KLM for nearly two decades. Member of Miles & Smiles, Jet Blue, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin America, British Airways, and AirTran.
Favorite program: Domestically, I love Virgin America, because you can get flights for very few points if you piggyback a sale.
Favorite travel destinations: Italy and Turkey.
Most memorable trip: It changes every year. Currently it’s Calabria, the toe of the Italian boot.
Travel rewards credit cards: The Starwood Preferred Guest American Express and the Chase Sapphire Ultimate Rewards card.
Favorite rewards: Chase Sapphire Ultimate Rewards. You can use your points towards any flight and get a 20% discount.
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Maximizing Miles for Summer Fun in Seattle
Last Minute Trip to the French Riviera
When someone offers you a free week-long stay at their vacation house on the French Riviera complete with skipper and private chef, how can you say no?