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Avoid Our Costly Travel Mistakes and Save Thousands | Hotels, Cruises, Flights

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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 3K views๐Ÿ“… 1 years agoโฑ๏ธ 21:12
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we've been to 94 countries over the years and we thought we were pretty Savvy Travelers but we've made mistakes here and there

I was always looking for which hotel is in the best location and maybe best deal and I wasn't focusing in on hey I really should try first to find a Marriott hotel

I have done this probably 10 different times this year with hotels and gone down on those bookings compared to what I originally bought

don't rely on cruise ship shore excursions 50% of the time we've actually regretted the booking they're super expensive

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Focus on earning elite status with a couple of hotel loyalty programs
โœ“Book refundable rates and recheck prices periodically for savings
โœ“Use the right credit card for each spending category to maximize points
โœ“Take advantage of all credit card annual credits and benefits
โœ“Book early and refundable to allow flexibility for rebooking
โœ“Avoid cruise ship shore excursions and plan your own itineraries

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I save money on travel?
QWhat are common travel mistakes to avoid?
QHow do I maximize hotel loyalty benefits?
QHow can I use credit cards to save on travel?
QShould I book refundable rates?

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Discover how to avoid costly travel mistakes and save thousands on your next adventure! ๐ŸŒโœˆ๏ธ These insider tips could make all the difference in your travel budget. Click โ€˜show moreโ€™ to see ad disclosure. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign-up for our Free Download: Go Farther With Less: Our Secrets to Saving Thousands of Dollars While You Travel the World ๐Ÿ”— https://www.digitalroamads.com/free Interested in bumping up immediately to Marriott Platinum Elite? https://americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/marriott-bonvoy?ref=MARKSsmjz&xl=cp10at ๐Ÿ“บ In this episode, we share the top travel mistakes that cost us thousands and how you can avoid them on your next trip. From hotel bookings and cruise reservations to flight deals and travel insurance, these tips will help you travel smarter and save big. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or planning your first big adventure, learning from our mistakes will ensure you keep more money in your pocket and enjoy an stress-free journey. ๐Ÿ”— Links from our video: ๐ŸŽฅ Shore Excursion Savings Video: https://youtu.be/WsTAeusbxOQ ๐ŸŽฅ Unlocking Travel Savings Hacks with These Top Apps: https://youtu.be/1QB01EsJIvQ ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Travel Insurance from Safety Wing: SafetyWing (be sure to style it just like that) link: https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=digitalroamads&utm_source=digitalroamads&utm_medium=Ambassador โš ๏ธ Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and other products that appear on this website are from companies which Digital Roamads will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Digital Roamads is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit card companies, or all available credit card offers. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.