BASICS OF HOW TO TRAVEL FOR (CLOSE TO) FREE

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HAVE YOU EVER…

…taken that international flight, walked through first or business class, and wondered, “if only?” Often times these seats that allow you to lay flat and sleep on a long haul flight cost $5,000 - $25,000 PER TICKET. But YOU TOO can be amongst those traveling in luxury with understanding the points and miles game.

This is all about the the art of using credit card sign-up bonuses, rewards programs, and other strategies to earn free or discounted travel. It can sometimes feel overwhelming, but it can also be a extremely rewarding.

There are a few different ways to expedite award travel with points and miles. One common method is to sign up for credit cards that offer sign-up bonuses. These bonuses can be in the form of points, miles, or cash back, and they can be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Once you've earned a sign-up bonus, you can use those points or miles to book free flights, hotels, or other travel expenses.

The overall goal here is to get minimally $0.02 value per point, or what we call a 2x redemption. As you become more skilled in maximizing your points, you will start getting 4x, 6x, even 10x better redemptions on your points!

Imagine booking a $10,000 first class ticket for less than 100,000 points? They’re out there, you just have to know where to look.

But you don’t have to spend $100,000 dollars to get 100,000 points. Many cards offer sign up bonuses that get you 60k to even 150k points right from the beginning, plus knowing the right card to use with the right type of spending can multiply your points 2x, 3x, or even 5x for every dollar spent. Plus there are a lot of other tips and tricks out there as well!

Another popular strategy is to use rewards programs. Most airlines and hotels have their own rewards programs, and you can earn points or miles by flying with the airline or staying at the hotel. These points or miles can then be redeemed for free flights, hotel stays, or other travel expenses.

These strategies can be a great way to save money on travel. However, it's important to remember that it's not a get-rich-quick scheme. It takes time and effort to learn the ropes, and you'll need to be patient and persistent if you want to be successful.

Here are some tips for getting started with travel hacking:

  • Do your research. There are a lot of different travel hacking strategies out there, so it's important to do your research and find the ones that work best for you.

  • Be patient. It takes time to build up a significant amount of points or miles, so don't expect to start traveling for free overnight.

  • Be flexible. Sometimes the best travel hacking deals are found on flights or hotels that are not in your original travel plans. Be open to new destinations and experiences.

  • Have fun! Travel hacking can be a great way to save money on travel, but it's also a lot of fun. Enjoy the process and don't be afraid to experiment.

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Here we break down a variety of strategies to help you strategize your way to the top of luxury travel. We break everything down between:

  • Flight Strategies

  • Hotel Strategies

  • Credit Card Strategies