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    Hey there, Travel Hackers! This week, we’re diving into the captivating world of Istanbul, where every turn is a discovery and every moment an adventure. Jess and Pam have been there, explored its wonders, and are thrilled to show you how to experience this magical city using the clever art of travel hacking. Listen on […]

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    There are some recent changes to Hyatt’s loyalty program starting in 2024. While mostly positive, there is one not-so-positive change. Luckily, none of the changes impact Hyatt’s elite tiers or award chart.   Guest of Honor Changes Currently: Globalists get unlimited Guest of Honor bookings. Starting January 1, 2024: Guest of Honor is now a […]

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    The holiday season is often associated with spending money, but what if you could make a little extra money, too? Keep reading to see how you can make an easy $500 this holiday season. If you’re feeling ambitious, you can do more things on this list and make even more money!   Make $500 with […]

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    When we first started travel hacking, we would spend hours reading, researching, and running practice award searches. But it was way too time-consuming. We would try to take in and digest all the content, and after the hours flew by? We were left all alone to fend for ourselves and to figure out the next […]

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    Welcome back, Travel Hackers! Can you imagine embarking on a journey through 15 states, taking on six national parks, and traveling over 4,500 miles, all within a span of two weeks? And mind you, this isn’t a solo or couples trip. We’re talking about a family of five with young kids! We know someone who […]

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    In this episode, Alex, Pam, and Jess share their recent adventures at two Secrets Resorts. These all-inclusive resorts can be booked with Hyatt Points and can be a great deal! Listen in as they break down their stays at two of them. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Hey there, travel […]

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    Just in! Singapore Airlines Global Redemption Sale is on, and the deals are amazing for travel between January 1, 2024 and July 31, 2024. You must book by October 22, 2023, to get 25% off Economy saver award tickets to all Singapore Airlines destinations and Premium Economy saver award tickets between Singapore and the US. […]

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    We’ve talked about how we keep our hotel credit cards that come with free night certificates each year because we can book a room for at least double the annual fee. Our hotel cards are credit cards for which we don’t mind paying an annual fee. Let’s go over booking with free annual night hotel […]

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    IHG has dynamic pricing which means that as the cash price increases, so does the points price. While we prefer the predictability of an award chart, the nice thing about IHG is that if the points price decreases, you can modify your booking and get points back! It’s basically like re-booking flights on Southwest Airlines […]

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    We are so happy to share our two courses with you—Award Travel Academy and Award Travel Academy Next Level. When we started our points and miles journey years ago, we spent more time, energy, and frustration trying to figure out how to do this points and miles game. I would have LOVED a course to […]

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    We talk more about the American Express Platinum and Gold cards, but a third American Express card earns Membership Rewards. And now’s the time to talk about it because there is an increase on the American Express Green Card welcome offer.   The welcome offer has increased from 40K to 60K Membership Rewards with 20% […]

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    Raising a family can be expensive! Groceries, healthcare, clothes, etc., etc., etc.! You might as well be rewarded for what you have to pay for anyway! We love to use our credit cards to meet minimum spending and grab a big sign-up bonus so we don’t have to pay a lot for family travel, which […]

    Points & Pixie Dust: Travel Hack Your Way To A Dream Disney Vacation

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    Dust off your mouse ears and get ready for a Family Trip to Disney! Hey, it’s Alex and Jess here, your favorite travel-hacking moms! (Just kidding, Pam! We miss you! Pam is our traveling the world, so it’s just us two today.) In this show we’re going to share some tips on how you can […]

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    You’ve filled out the credit card application and your breath is held now – will they approve you? It doesn’t matter how many cards I’ve applied for, I still love/hate the anticipation of finding out if I am instantly approved! Here are some things you can do to increase your odds of a credit card […]

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    The “omg, pinch me, is this really happening?” Type moments of life are not just reserved for Disney characters and fairytale stories. Surreal and once-in-a-lifetime moments are possible for every Travel Hacker! Seeing pictures and videos on the internet is one thing, but living it is something different. All three of us can look back […]

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    Travel hacking has completely changed the way we approach travel. After years of accumulating points and miles, we’ve been able to take trips that we never could have afforded otherwise. However, it hasn’t been all jet-setting and checking trips off our bucket list. After 6+ years, it’s safe to say that we have made our […]

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    2022 was one for the books! I still can’t believe how much money we saved on travel expenses thanks to points and miles. It was a great mix of family trips, girls’ getaways, and even a solo trip. I’m recapping all of it below…   2022 Travels January My first trip of 2022 was a […]

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    I didn’t start 2022 thinking I would be doing all the travel that I ended up doing. Some unexpected opportunities came my way, like getting invited to go to Bora Bora with my mom and sister. I guess I was making up for all the missed travel in 2020. It ended up being my best […]

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    2022 was a very good year for me, with points and miles! Here is my 2022 travel hacking recap. I definitely use miles for my business-class seats, but I often don’t use miles or points for cheap seats. 2022 found me enjoying a nice lay-flat seat on all of my international trips- something that wouldn’t have […]

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    Hyatt Globalist status is the most coveted hotel status out there, and for good reason. While it normally takes 60 qualifying nights with Hyatt to reach it, I managed to earn it in 2022 without staying quite so many nights. Here’s how I did it…   First, a Recap First, let’s recap exactly what Globalist […]

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    I recently was in London and wanted to stay at a hotel near the Theater District after watching the musical “Six”. Having a nice stockpile of Chase Ultimate Rewards, made it an easy opportunity to make this happen. I checked out several Hyatt stays near the theater district and was intrigued with this theater which […]

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