NO TRAVEL BUDGET? NO PROBLEM! Experience the world (in style) cheap.
“I don’t have the money” is the #1 reason people give for putting their dreams aside. That said, if you’re disciplined on everyday expenses you can rack up valuable miles and preferred status in just a year. Before you know it, you’re flying to Madrid or London at an 80% discount because you bought toilet paper, wine, dinner and insurance every month.
WHAT DO I DO FIRST?
1) Join the free mileage and status programs. It costs you nothing. For instance, my wife Yadia and I fly Delta (SkyMiles) to major cities / international and Southwest (Rapid Rewards) domestic. The same for hotels: Marriott (Bonvoy) and Hilton (Honors) They’re all over the world and with these combinations you can go pretty much anywhere and stay in places like these…
Tip: Download the different apps to your phone.
You can see how much more you need to earn your next flight or stay.
2) Start shopping credit cards that match your airline and hotel of choice. For Delta (American Express) and Southwest (Chase). Equally, Marriott and Hilton (both with American Express). Wait… don’t pull the trigger until you…
Tip: Most credit cards have different levels ranging from about $50 a year to $500 in fees. The more you’re willing to spend on fees, the faster you’ll grow miles, free stays and upgrades like First Class & Suites. Yes… they happen!
3) Capitalize on a BIG welcome offer that pays something like 80K points if you spend $3,000 or $5,000 in the first 3 months. I always try to time it with ‘replacing my air conditioner or a car repair’ which boosts you to gain status and several free nights right off the bat (depending on how far / how big you go).
American Express card welcome offers for Delta SkyMiles
Tip: We post welcome offers we think are great all the time on socials!
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Don’t put off your dreams ladies & gents. Raise your vibration and see the things you’ve obsessed about your whole life. Basking on a Pacific atoll, a pint of beer with a local in Normandy, France or to see the Stanley Cup at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Canada. Everything is possible when you’re intentional.
You won’t regret it.
The Grand Canyon, Southern Rim
ADD ON:
Double dip with Uber and Lyft by building up SkyMiles, Bonvoy (etc) points by linking your Uber or Lyft profile. Then make your loyalty credit cards your payment method within the Uber & Lyft App!
Bon voyage, ladies & gents!
By, Brian McAleer
CEO & Co-Founder
Gent Life
