Many people say they want to travel more. Yet, travel can seem expensive at times. I say seem because a lot of times travel does not have to be as expensive as people believe. I love to travel, and I don’t spend a lot of money. I stay at mainly Continue Reading
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Summer Is Here: 3 Steps To Get A Free Or Near Free Vacation
Update: 6/5/22 Summer is here. Like last year, it won’t be cheap. Actually, it may even be more expensive than last year. The travel industry is on the rebound. Hotels are showing profit for the first time in two years. International restrictions are being removed. Of course, since the summer Continue Reading
The Good Days Are Over, Hotel Prices Are Up: Here Are Ways To Still Save Money
The pandemic brought record lows in hotel prices. I was able to take advantage of some of those deals. The good days look to be over now though. However, if you have a trip coming up, you can still save money. Here is how. How The Pandemic Affected Hotels Of Continue Reading
What Is A Staycation And Is It For You?
Staycations are usually a great way to save money and get in more rest and relaxation. They are popular during the pandemic where people like to stay close to home. You can use the staycation even after the pandemic though. Staycations are very popular in the points and miles community. Continue Reading
The Humble Road Trip: A Tactic To Travel More
The humble road trip is popular during the pandemic. The road trip is something you can use as part of your travel strategy after the pandemic too though. If you save money on domestic travel, you will have more money or points for bigger international trips. I think people should Continue Reading
Why Budget Tactics For Travel Can Have A Place In Your Points & Miles Strategy
A lot of times when I talk about budget tactics, sometimes people can confuse cheap with getting the most for your money. I am not cheap. My preferred hotel chains are Hilton and Marriott. I don’t choose budget Hiltons and Marriotts either. Most of my stays are at their upper Continue Reading
7 Ways I Spent Little Money On Travel In the Past
I know everyone is excited to travel again. Right now, most countries have banned Americans because of the coronavirus, except the Caribbean and a couple other countries. A lot of people are doing road trips or National Parks. People are even back to flying in the United States. That is Continue Reading
5 Reasons Day Trips Are The Budget Traveler’s Friend
I have a trip coming to Atlanta in the next week. I can stay overnight and book a hotel. I can also just do a day trip since Atlanta is only 3 hours away. I love staying at hotels and review them as a blogger often. I also like traveling Continue Reading
22 Expenses In Your Budget To Cut To Travel More: Have More Money For Travel
There are expenses in your budget you can cut to travel more. Most people would travel more if they had more money. Many people spend a lot of money on small things that add up though. If you could save some of that money, you would have enough money for Continue Reading
7 Steps To Get Your First Free Trip With Points & Miles
I talk a lot about free travel. Some people are new to points and miles. If you are new to points and miles, this post will help you plan your first free trip. Most people have heard of reward credit cards. You probably have a reward card like the Chase Continue Reading