Episode #514
Want to know how to travel for FREE in 2024 and 2025? We’re about to introduce you to the magical world of travel hacking. Never heard of it before? You’re about to have your mind blown. Travel hacking is one of the best ways to turn your everyday spending into free trips, hotel stays, business-class flights, and more. And if you’ve ever wondered how to get into those fancy airport lounges or snag yourself a lie-flat seat next time you’re headed across the Atlantic, this is the episode for you!
Eli Facenda, a travel hacking expert, joins us on this episode to share the beginner's guide to traveling for free. Eli is so good at travel hacking that he started his own consulting agency to help business owners turn their regular expenses into first-class travel wherever they go in the world. Today, he’s sharing his favorite travel credit cards, tips to fly for FREE for the next four years, the biggest credit card point mistakes, and beginner wins to get you your next trip for free.
We’ll also touch on the unbelievable rewards you can get from travel hacking, such as $1,000+/night hotel rooms for free or even a visit to Richard Branson’s private island, ALL through credit card points. Say goodbye to flying coach; these credit card tips will upgrade not only your wallet but your entire trip!
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Cards Mentioned in Today’s Show:
Amex Gold: [ Ссылка ]
Amex Platinum: [ Ссылка ]
Barclays American: [ Ссылка ]
Capital One Venture X: [ Ссылка ]
Chase Freedom: [ Ссылка ]
Chase Sapphire Preferred: [ Ссылка ]
Citi American: [ Ссылка ]
Costco Card: [ Ссылка ]
Hilton Aspire: [ Ссылка ]
Southwest Credit Cards: [ Ссылка ]
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Resources Mentioned in Today’s Show:
AwardWallet: [ Ссылка ]
CardPointers: [ Ссылка ]
LoungeBuddy: [ Ссылка ]
Max Miles Points: [ Ссылка ]
One Mile at a Time: [ Ссылка ]
TripIt: [ Ссылка ]
Upgraded Points: [ Ссылка ]
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Connect with Eli:
Instagram: @elitravelguy or [ Ссылка ] (Direct message Eli the word “MINI” for his free travel guide!)
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00:00 Intro
00:55 Travel Hacking 101
13:34 Best Credit Cards for Beginners
18:30 Spending Your Points
21:52 Biggest Mistakes (WASTED Points!)
25:38 Beginner Moves to Make Now!
28:16 The Wildest Point Redemptions
34:09 How to Fly Business Class
36:35 Connect with Eli!
37:46 Start Travel Hacking Now!
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