🌏 How a Full-Time Cruiser VACATIONS for FREE (And You Can Too)
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I'm Lenel. I'm a full-time cruiser and this is where I'm staying for my vacation.
I paid with points 249,000 points. I'm going to show you how I got those.
I got this $3,000 hotel stay for that $99 fee.
Everything tastes better when it's free, right?
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📍24 Nights in a Luxury Hotel in Vietnam... FOR FREE?! Yes, Really. In this video, I’m revealing exactly how I—a full-time cruiser—got 24 nights in a 5-star hotel in Da Nang, Vietnam without spending a dime out of pocket. Using IHG points I earned through everyday spending (groceries, streaming, dining, etc.), plus a few smart credit card strategies, I turned regular purchases into nearly a month of luxury! I’ll show you: ✅ How I used IHG One Rewards points to book 24 nights ✅ How the 4th Night Free perk helped me stretch my points ✅ How I earned over 400,000 points just by living my life ✅ What this hotel would’ve cost if I paid cash (spoiler: $$$) ✅ Why you should consider the IHG One Rewards Premier Card if you travel at all If you're curious how to travel luxuriously on a budget—or want to see where I stay when I’m not cruising—this video is for you. 👇 WANT TO EARN FREE STAYS TOO? Sign up for the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card and start earning points: Earn 4 free nights with the IHG One Rewards Premier credit card. Earn 80,000 bonus points with IHG One Rewards Traveler credit card. Earn 140,000 bonus points with the IHG One Rewards Premier Business credit card. I can be awarded if you apply here and are approved for the card. https://www.referyourchasecard.com/210F/R3ZX70G3JK Don't forget to subscribe for more videos about full-time cruise life, budget travel hacks, and escaping the 9–5 grind. #IHGRewards #HotelPointsHack #FullTime ----------------------------------------- ► How I Cruise on Casino Deals - https://youtu.be/P7xL4TmrkFI ► ► I Got Paid to Live Here - https://youtu.be/P_T-5uf_RSI ----------------------------------------- Hi! My name is Lynnelle. On this channel, I upload videos weekly surrounding topics of living on a retirement budget of $2,500 a month, traveling full-time on cruise ships using discounts including casino deals, and finding unique ways to fund a stress-free soft life. If you have a low-fixed income, are in or nearing retirement, and think you don't have enough money to live in Paradise, then this is DEFINITELY the place for YOU! 🚢 How you can support my journey: ► Watch til the end, like, comment/question, subscribe & share ► Donate to paypal.me/PovertyToParadise ► YouTube Thanks button $$$ ► Check out the affiliate links below ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- ► Travel items I use while living on cruise ships (Affiliate Links): Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/povertytoparadise ----------------------------------------- 🚢 If you are over 40 and interested in learning how to create a successful YouTube channel or Jumpstart your retirement travels, these are the courses that I took (Affiliate Links): ► YouTube Course: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/youtube-after-40?ref=34db57 ► Retirement Travel Jumpstart Course: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/retirement-travel-jumpstart?ref=34db57 ► Bundle: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/bundles/retirement-travel-jumpstart-youtube-after-40?ref=34db57 ----------------------------------------- ► Travel Credit Card I Use For Hotel Reward Points: → Earn 4 free nights & Elite Status with the IHG One Rewards Premier credit card using this link: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/210y/QV0G9DNES1 ► Business Credit Card I use to get rewards for FREE Cruises, Hotels & Flights! Earn 200,000 bonus points with the new Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ credit card and with over $2,500 in annual value, there's no competition. You can also earn up to $1,000 bonus cash back with the Ink Business Premier℠ card, Ink Business Unlimited® card or Ink Business Cash® card. I can be rewarded if you apply here and are approved for the card. https://www.referyourchasecard.com/21w/JEN3IFR9ZL ----------------------------------------- ► For Business Inquiries ONLY 😊🛳 PovertyToParadise@gmail.com ----------------------------------------- FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commissions on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for legal, accounting, tax, or professional advice. If you have any specific questions about any legal, accounting, tax or other professional service matter you should consult the appropriate professional services provider. ----------------------------------------- 0254 Living On A Cruise Ship