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Encinitas, California


 

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In this episode: FAQ is: How do you get a refund if your airline ticket price goes down?

Today’s Destination is: Encinitas, CA

Today’s Mistake- Some tests should be passed on. Just say no.

Travel Advice:  Speak the language and the culture if you can.

FAQ: How do you get a refund if your airline ticket price drops?

Answer: The airline will not contact you. You need to be checking yourself to see if the price changes. If so, some airlines will give you credit for the difference.

I did this with Southwest Airlines, so I saved about $40 on a ticket that was $140. Now I have a credit that I have to use for a year from the purchase date. so I have to remember to use it, the code and to plug in the numbers.

It took me about 10 minutes to find the cheaper price online and get the credit. You could also call the airline and ask them to make the change, but these days the hold time may be longer than what you prefer to wait on the phone.

 

Today’s destination: Encinitas, CA

https://www.sandiegorealestatehunter.com/blog/6-reasons-why-encinitas-san-diego-great-place-live/

8 Things to Do in Encinitas

  1. Stroll through the downtown shopping district.

  2. Take in a show at the La Paloma Theater.

  3. Have a bonfire at Moonlight Beach.

  4. Visit the San Diego Botanic Garden.

  5. Swim or surf at Swami's Beach.

  6. Visit the Self-Realization Fellowship Gardens.

  7. Check out the Leucadia Farmers Market.

  8. Take surf lessons.

https://lajollamom.com/best-encinitas-beaches/

https://www.sandiegorealestatehunter.com/blog/6-reasons-why-encinitas-san-diego-great-place-live/

https://www.bestplaces.net/city/california/encinitas

Today’s Mistake- Some medical tests should be passed on. Just say no.

Today’s Travel Advice-Speak the language and the culture if you can

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