Travel Hacks Newsletter

My wife & I have birthdays that are four days apart, so every year we try to get away for a birthday trip. Here’s how Travel Hacking has changed the way we celebrate… Before we had points and miles, we used to save & scrounge to try to get away for one night for our birthdays each year. Now, we've accumulated over 3 Million points & miles that we use to trav...

Imagine getting 30% back on groceries or 50% off your next vacation—not through coupons or budgeting, but by strategically earning and redeeming travel rewards points. This is the multiplication effect of Travel Hacking, and it’s how thousands of travelers unlock free flights, luxury hotels, and all-inclusive vacations without spending extra. 

Most people t...

In the non-profit work that I do, there are a few times a year when I travel to coach leaders and meet our national leadership team around the country. Whenever I travel for work without my wife and kids, my goal is to maximize my travel time to spend as little time as possible away from my family and my community. I would much rather leave home early in the...

Travel Hacking sounds too good to be true, right? Free flights, luxury hotels, VIP treatment—all just for using the right credit cards?

If you’re skeptical, you’re not alone. I used to think Travel Hacking was some kind of scam or that it required spending way too much money. But after earning over 1.2 million points in a year and traveling for free multipl...

Most people don't know that paying your taxes with a credit card can help you earn thousands of dollars in free travel! While most people dread tax season, savvy Travel Hackers see it as an opportunity to rack up rewards points and unlock luxury vacations. Here’s why and how you should use your credit card to pay your annual and/or quarterly taxes strategica...

Where our family lives in the Northeast, we've endured a brutally cold winter. Before we got into Travel Hacking, we used to suffer through winters like this with no ability to escape the cold and vacation somewhere warm. Thankfully, that's not our story anymore. We were able to trade 8 Degrees for 87 Degrees, enjoy a nice resort, spend a day at Epcot, and e...

Imagine booking luxury hotel stays for free—oceanfront resorts, ski lodges, city escapes, and even entire vacation homes. That’s the power of Travel Hacking when you know how to maximize hotel rewards programs.

Most people don’t realize how valuable hotel points can be. They think Travel Hacking is just about flights, but hotels are often the most expensive...

When you first sign up for a new travel credit card, you’re typically earning 20-30% return on your spending, because you earn a welcome bonus after you spend the designated amount of money within your first few months. A common spending thresholds for many popular cards is to spend $4,000 within your first three months, and there are a number of strategies ...

Often, when I start talking to people about travel points & miles, they will quickly respond and say, "Oh yeah! I already have Hilton Points, or Delta Miles, or I get cash back..." While that's a great starting point, there's literally an entire world out there filled with thousands of dollars in free travel with points if you understand this key principle.....

Life is full of surprises, and sometimes you find yourself needing a last-minute escape. Whether it’s a spontaneous adventure, an urgent family visit, or a well-deserved weekend retreat, planning a last-minute trip can be stressful—especially when prices for flights and hotels skyrocket. But with Travel Hacking, you can turn last-minute chaos into an afforda...

With over 90 different travel rewards credit cards on the market, many people who are just starting into Travel Hacking are often overwhelmed or paralyzed over which cards they should or shouldn't get. The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is the card every new Travel Hacker needs to start with. It’s not just another credit card; it’s your gateway to unparallele...

Within Travel Hacking there is a mixture of cards that do or don't have an annual fee for the card. For many people who have never had a card with an annual fee, they quickly ask, "Why would I want to sign up for a credit card with an annual fee?" and "Is that actually worth it?" Those are important questions to ask, and the answer isn't as simple as a strai...