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Limited Time Offers

Lonely Planet: 45% Off Travel Books

June 20, 2018 by Dana Zeliff Leave a Comment

Disclosure: This post may contain an affiliate link & I may have been compensated for my time writing this article.


Our 45% off not-so-secret sale is back!

Save on guide books!  The Lonely Planet 45% off not-so-secret sale is back!  The savings is valid on all Lonely Planet products including guide books and kids books!

 

Filed Under: Limited Time Offers

New Sesame Place Discount Tickets: $35 for Admission for One to Sesame Place

April 14, 2017 by Dana Zeliff Leave a Comment

Disclosure: This post may contain an affiliate link & I may have been compensated for my time writing this article.

We’ve been working hard to bring you all the latest Sesame Place coupons and we’ve stumbled upon another offer that’s only available for a limited time. That’s why it’s not on our main list.
If you’re on the hunt for Sesame Place discount tickets, pop over to Groupon. Pay just $35 for Admission for One to Sesame Place.

Sesame Place Discount Tickets:

  • Single Day Ticket for admission to Sesame Place, valid any operating day April 29, 2017–June 25, 2017

 

The Fine Print
Promotional value expires Jun 25, 2017. Amount paid never expires. Valid from April 29, 2017-June 25, 2017. This ticket is nontransferable and nonrefundable. This offer is not to be combined with any other special offers or discounts. Valid for One (1) single-day visit to Sesame Place. No refunds available. Notwithstanding anything to contrary in voucher or elsewhere, Groupon is seller of voucher & merchant shall have no responsibility other than honoring voucher for stated admission purpose and only during the stated promotional period. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Offer is not eligible for Groupon promo codes or other discounts.

It’s the perfect time, and they’re the perfect age, for Sesame Place, the nation’s only theme park based entirely on Sesame Street. Before little kids become big kids, bring the entire family to whirl on rides, splash down slides, and hug everyone’s favorite furry friends. Get ready to sing, dance, and clap along at Sesame Place’s daily character shows, as well as their Neighborhood Street Party Parade. And don’t miss the special opportunity to meet, greet, and eat with Elmo and friends.

Are there other Sesame Place Discount Tickets you have stumbled upon recently?

Filed Under: Sesame Place, Limited Time Offers

Please Tell Me Who You Are

March 17, 2017 by Dana Zeliff Leave a Comment

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Can you take a couple of minutes to help me please?

I’m taking a blogging course and I need to learn more about you.  The survey will only take a couple of minutes.  It will help me customize content for YOU and learn what articles I can write to help you reach your travel goals.

*Giveaway CLOSED* Feel free to complete the survey but the giveaway has ended and winners have been emailed.  Thanks!!  As a thank you for your time, I’ll randomly select 2 winners to win a $10 Amazon Gift Code.

Can’t see the survey below? Click HERE.

Thanks so much for your time!!!

Filed Under: Uncategorized, Limited Time Offers

$25 Sunoco Gift Card Giveaway {Perfect for Summer Road Trips!}

June 3, 2015 by Dana Zeliff

Disclosure: This post may contain an affiliate link & I may have been compensated for my time writing this article.

Sunoco Credit Card Rewards

Are you planning a road trip this summer? 

One of the biggest complaints I hear from travelers is that rising gas costs during the summer makes road trips more expensive.  While we can’t control the price of gas, we can try to save as much money as possible. An easy way to save when you fill up the tank is to use a rewards credit card.

With the Sunoco Gas Credit Card, you will instantly save 5¢ per gallon at any of the 4,900+ Sunoco locations. The discount is applied instantly at the pump, not on your statement later, like other gas credit cards.  These savings can really add up when you visit your local filling station or take a big bite out of the expense of those long summer road trips!

Sunoco Gas Credit Card Benefits:

  • Instantly receive a gas discount of 5¢ off every gallon of fuel purchased at any Sunoco station.
  • Use the Sunoco gas card to pay at the pump for fast, easy fill-ups and see gas rewards instantly
  • Over 4,900 locations – Find Sunoco stations locations nearest you
  • Manage your Sunoco gas credit card account 24/7 online.
  • Flexible payment options
  • Additional Sunoco fuel credit cards at no cost, so your entire family can save
  • Nationwide ATM access
  • Secure, with $0 liability for unauthorized purchases

For anyone who does not want to sign up for another credit card, the Sunoco Gas Gift Card is a great option. These gas gift cards are great during road trips because they can be used to purchase coffee and food at APlus stores in addition to gas.

Gift cards are available in $25, $50 and $100 denominations.  Purchase online, by phone or at a Sunoco station near you.  You can even check the balance online, making it super convenient when traveling.

Sunoco gift cards would make a great gift  for someone else or even yourself. They’re a great way to help keep on budget while traveling!!

Stretch your savings by signing up for APlus Rewards.  Every time you purchase specially marked items, you will earn discounts on fuel!

Sunoco Gift Card

Giveaway:

One (1) lucky winner will get a $25 Sunoco Gift Card!

The winner will be selected at random and will be contacted via email after the close of the giveaway. The lucky participant will have 48 hours to respond to my email or a different entry will be selected. Entry for this giveaway will close on June 14th at 8pm EST.

**Leave a separate comment for each entry!  You can complete one or more entries to increase your chances of winning.

Entry Methods:

Mandatory entry:

— Leave a comment on this post with your favorite road trip destination.

Optional entry methods:
— Like Sunoco on Facebook.  Leave a comment here telling me you like.
— Like The Talking Suitcase on Facebook. Leave a comment here telling me you like.
— Follow The Talking Suitcase on Pinterest. Leave a comment here telling me you follow.
— Follow The Talking Suitcase on Instagram. Leave a comment here telling me you follow.
— Post in your Facebook status or tweet about this giveaway. Leave a comment telling me how you’ve spread the word about the $25 Sunoco Gift Card Giveaway. (You may choose 1 or both methods)
Disclosure: I was compensated for my time posting this giveaway.  All opinions are 100% my own and may differ from others.

Filed Under: Giveaways, Limited Time Offers

CARE Empowering Women & Providing Knowledge to Last a Lifetime

March 16, 2015 by Dana Zeliff Leave a Comment

Disclosure: This post may contain an affiliate link & I may have been compensated for my time writing this article.

Disclosure: Today’s post is sponsored by CARE, but my love for their humanitarian programs is all my own!

Care

Traveling opens your eyes to the struggles of those around the globe.  All around the world children are hungry, parents don’t have the skills necessary to provide a stable income, there is a lack of healthcare, lack of education, and violence against women and girls.  These struggles are real and are part of daily life in many countries.

That’s where CARE comes in.  CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty with a commitment to empowering women and girls. CARE seeks a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security.

CARE facilitates lasting change by:

• Strengthening capacity for self-help
• Providing economic opportunity
• Delivering relief in emergencies
• Influencing policy decisions at all levels
• Addressing discrimination in all its forms

CARE Cow Story

One of the stories that I loved is how CARE taught one women the best way to feed & find proper food for her cow which has changed not only the lives of her family, but an entire village.  In a small village in Bangladesh, Kallani wanted to help support her family.  They had no money or clothes and no way out of their financial crisis.  They had a cow, but it didn’t even provide enough milk for the family.

Kallani decided to take part in CARE’s Strengthening the Dairy Value Chain program.  She was taught the proper food to feed her cow as well as how to negotiate prices for the best feed to stimulate milk production.  Soon, her cow become producing enough milk for her family with extra to sell.  CARE eventually helped Kallani go into the feed business, and she goes door-to-door teaching other farmers the same techniques to improve their own farming.

I find this story to be incredibly inspiring.  Instead of just giving Kallani and her family money, CARE helped her provide a new way of life and stable income for her family.  The money would have run out, but the knowledge will last a lifetime.

There are countless other stories on the CARE.org site to inspire you to help others.  Visit the website HERE to learn more, sign up for email updates or donate to the cause.  Join me in fighting poverty with CARE!

*Photo Credits: CARE.org

Filed Under: Uncategorized, Limited Time Offers

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Hi, I’m Dana. I believe planning a great trip doesn't mean spending endless evenings scrolling through travel forums and getting overwhelmed by all the logistics.

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