The Complete Beginners Guide to Travel Hacking

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With all the talk of a pending recession, saving some money on your next vacation is likely even more top of mind than usual.

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What is Travel Hacking?

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6 Steps to Travel Hacking

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6 Steps to Travel Hacking

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6 Steps to Travel Hacking

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The Complete Beginners Guide to Travel Hacking

With all the talk of a pending recession, saving some money on your next vacation is likely even more top of mind than usual.

What is Travel Hacking?

Travel hacking is the process of using existing systems to travel on a discount or for free.

6 Steps to Travel Hacking

It’s best to pick one airline that you can frequently fly from your home airport. Signing up is the easy part, but accumulating miles takes time.

Step 1: Sign Up For Airline Rewards Programs

6 Steps to Travel Hacking

Similar to airline miles, hotel points are best when accumulated with one hotel brand. Try to sign up for one and stick with it where you can.

Step 2: Sign Up For Hotel Rewards Programs

6 Steps to Travel Hacking

Step 3: Research Credit Cards

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