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      Phil Dengler The Vacationer Bio

      Phil Dengler

      Co-Founder & Head of Editorial and Marketing / [email protected]

      In addition to being a co-founder of The Vacationer, Phil Dengler is also the head of editorial and marketing. Previously, he ran a popular holiday deals website where he was a trusted source for all things Black Friday. With The Vacationer, Phil combines his knowledge of deals with his love of travel to help you plan the perfect vacation. Follow Phil Dengler on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn, or send him an email at [email protected].

      Phil Dengler The Vacationer Virgin Islands

      Photo: Phil Dengler in the U.S. Virgin Islands / 2020

      Phil’s Travel Preferences & Stats

      Seat Preference: Aisle

      Home Airport: PHL

      States Visited: 29

      Trusted Traveler Memberships: Global Entry

      Current Status Levels: American Airlines AAdvantage Platinum Pro, Marriott Bonvoy™ Gold Elite Status, and Hilton Honors Gold Status

      Last Completed Domestic Trips: South Dakota and Wyoming. Badlands National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Custer State Park, & Devil’s Tower National Monument. (September-October 2024)

      Last Completed International Trips: Europe (England, France, & Spain in July, 2024), Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (October, 2023), Cartagena, Colombia (July, 2023), Azores Islands, Portugal (May, 2023), South Africa – Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, & Cape Town (March, 2023), & Aruba (January, 2023)

      Next Booked Trips: Nothing currently booked.

      Next Domestic National Park Trip: Badlands National Park and Wind Cave National Park (Tentatively September 2024)

      Favorite Credit Cards: Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express Gold Card, The Platinum Card® from American Express

      Phil’s Current Travel Goals

      Phil visited his first national park a few years ago and was hooked from the start. In a terrifying yet exhilarating experience, he climbed the famous Half Dome cables at Yosemite National Park in California. He admired the beautiful Acadia National Park in Maine from the top of Cadillac Mountain. In September of 2021, Phil visited Glacier National Park in Montana and hiked 100 miles in less than a week. While he still has a ways to go, his goal is to see all 62 national parks.

      Phil Dengler of The Vacationer in Peru 2019

      Phil Dengler in Peru / 2019

      Phil’s Favorite Travel Splurge

      Phil wants to be comfortable when flying. For him, that means an aisle seat in the exit row. That gives him more room to spread out his legs as well as easier access to the aisle for those sitting in the middle and window seats. As exit-row seats are desirable, they always cost more than other seats (unless you are flying an airline with no assigned seats like Southwest Airlines). While getting the best deal on airfare is Phil’s priority, he is always willing to pay a few extra bucks for the comfort of an aisle seat in the exit row.

      The Vacationer's Phil Dengler on a Horse in Ecuador

      Photo: Phil Dengler in Ecuador / 2019

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