5 Minutes With Pam Rossi of Always 5 Star

For McCool Travel’s 131th travel profile, I am absolutely thrilled to tell you more about Pam Rossi of Always 5 Star. I listed Pam as one of my favorite luxury travel bloggers and she contributed to other McCool Travel articles. She is fun, happy, bright, supportive, and wants to help people learn how to travel better (in luxury) without paying more. Yes, please!
Pam Rossi‘s bio: “To accomplish traveling with a large family (six adopted children) on a budget, I became obsessed with learning about loyalty programs and credit card points. It became my hobby to search the internet for special prices and deals. I discovered early on that I could elevate my travel experiences to a luxury level by employing these methods. I spent hours devouring information on the internet on how to accomplish this without exceeding my budget and finances. My children are grown now, and my husband and I continue to enjoy amazing luxury travel. My passion now is to share my knowledge and experiences with other travelers. I look forward to connecting with more people and to help create special, enhanced travel moments in their lives too!”

Pam Rossi – Always 5 Star

Hometown …
Grew up in Seal Beach, California and moved to Temecula, California to raise my children, where I still live today.
Always in my luggage …
Champagne…lol! Just kidding! Actually, I always bring my cell phone (essential) and additional chargers, tablet, makeup (more important than clothing), and clothing.
3 favorite home-away-from-home places …

1. Monterey, California
2. San Diego, California
3. Miami, Florida

A favorite travel memory is …
My trip to Africa was life transforming. I was surprised by the emotion of gratitude that I felt when experiencing the people, the countries, and the incredible animals and nature up close and personal!

3 favorite travel brands …

1. American Airlines and the oneWorld alliance
2. Ritz-Carlton
3. Four Seasons
4. Hyatt (I am going to sneak in a fourth…)

3 money-saving travel tactics I use are …

1. join loyalty programs and save points for free stays, upgrades, and discounts
2. earn reward points on everyday credit card purchases to be used toward travel expenses
3. travel off-season to enjoy Five Star Luxury stays at a fraction of the price

3 ways that I have fun while traveling are …

1. stay in a luxury hotel w/points
2. explore the local culture and people
3. explore nature

8 word (or less) travel mantra …
“Be grateful and embrace every travel experience!”
favorite non-travel website …
Sephora (please no judgment)
most memorable souvenir …
my pictures
favorite cheap eat …
In-n-Out Burger (ssshhh, don’t tell anyone)
recent discovery …
that many airports have a Vino Volo wine tasting with great Champagne flights
I am fortunate to have met …
Charles McCool and his fantastic wife Julie!
I would like to meet …
The CEO of Four Seasons, become best friends, and be invited to go on their FSJet and visit Four Seasons around the world (of course).

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Thank you so much, Pam, for taking a few minutes to share travel inspiration and tips.
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Check out McCool Travel’s previous profiles. McCool Travel presents tips from travel experts in our 5 Minutes interview series—featuring travel industry giants, super frequent travelers, and adventurous persons. Previous 5 Minutes post: Tammilee Tillison of Tammilee Tips.

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