The Dumbest Cruise Money Mistake (And How to Avoid It)
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what if I told you that one small innocent mistake with your money on a cruise could cost you hundreds and wasted dollars
I always use a travel friendly credit card because these cards offer zero liability protection
the Venture X card has a $395 annual fee that's a big fee but for me the perks make up for it
cruising is this amazing way to travel but you want to make sure you protect your finances
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Ever wonder how one small money mistake on a cruise could cost you hundreds? This episode breaks down the dumb things travelers do with their cash (and hi, it's me, I've done it too!) and how you can avoid it. Links Mentioned: Capital One Venture X card - https://www.capitalone.com/credit-cards/lp/referrals/?referralCode=9W5Y0T8W&customerName=Kelley&programCode=3014&pId=923812&oC=COFR58RSsw Travel Insurance for Cruisers - https://www.profmelissa.com/travelinsurance 0:00 – What’s that one small, innocent mistake with your money on a cruise that could you hundreds of dollars? 1:03 – How much cash should you bring on a cruise? 3:37 – How can you avoid fraud and scams at cruise ports? 5:43 – How can a travel-specific credit card benefit cruisers? 7:00 – Which travel credit card do you use, and why? 11:41 – Who should NOT get the Venture X card? ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳 Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳 Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳 Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳 Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳 Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳 Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳 Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_melissa_newman/ ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️