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Travel Hacking

Some guy's definition: Travel hacking is the art of collecting frequent flyer miles and points to travel for free.

Now travel hacking isn't limited to just collecting points nor is it about travelling completely for free.  My version of travel hacking is all about being travel savvy and being to take advantage known or unknown deals, workarounds, "hacks", and sometimes loopholes to come out on top and travel better (whether that means cheaper, longer, or happier).

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Everything You Need to Know About the New American Express Aeroplan Cards

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The long wait is over and with Air Canada’s transition to the transformed Aeroplan program, it’s time to delve into an exciting portfolio of American Express Cards to help you build up points quickly whether you’re flying or currently grounded. We’re not going to waste any time here. Here’s everything you need to know about […]

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Ultimate List of IHG Corporate Codes

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Are you looking for a deep discount on a stay at an InterContinental, Kimpton, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn Express, or another property in the IHG family? This list is your ultimate gateway to IHG corporate codes. In this guide, learn about who can use these, how they work, and which code is the best one. […]

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Category 1 Hotels with Marriott That Will Surprise You

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Not everyone has a huge cachet of Marriott Bonvoy points to spend on the top-end category 8 resorts. What you might be surprised to hear is that there are a lot of pleasant surprises when it comes to the base category 1 hotels in the Marriott family. I’ve done a full breakdown of Hilton category […]

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Marriott Corporate Codes – The Best Ones and How to Use Them

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If you’re a fan of the Marriott family of properties around the world, this is something that you should definitely be interested in. These are the best Marriott corporate codes, who can use them, how to use them, and other ways to save money. Bookmark this page so you can use them right away when […]

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Essential Hertz Discount Codes

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If you’re here, you’re looking for a discount on an upcoming Hertz car rental. Let’s not waste any time here. We’re going to break down all of the best Hertz discount codes from the public promotions to the corporate CDP codes. Good hunting! Table of Contents What is a Hertz CDP code? CDP is an […]

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Hilton Corporate Codes and Discount Codes

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Hotel promotions and codes are elusive as ever. For those that are deal hunters and perhaps risk takers as well, these are a complete list of Hilton corporate codes and discount codes that you can use for your next stay. Hilton Corporate Codes You’ve been asking for it and here it is! Hilton works with […]

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Best Avis Rental Car Coupons and AWD Codes

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You’re here because you’re looking to save money for an upcoming rental car booking. Well you’re in luck because we’re about to break down a complete listing of both official and corporate Avis rental car coupons and AWD codes. Welcome to the world of car rental coupon codes! Table of Contents What is an Avis […]

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Best Enterprise Promo Code and Coupon Codes for Car Rentals in 2021

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If you’re here, you’re probably looking for a way to save money on your car rental from Enterprise.  Well you’re in luck!  This article is the latest update on the best Enterprise promo code which you might also think of as a coupon code. The goal is to get you as quickly as possible to […]

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Complete Listing of Top National Rental Car Discount Codes in 2021

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National is one of my favorite car rental companies.  Part of it is because I love Emerald Aisle, and the other part is National rental car discount codes often provide some of the deepest discounts on the market for car rentals. Also known as National Car Rental, I’ve been collecting their rental car codes for […]

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The Best Budget BCD Codes To Save Money on Car Rentals in 2021

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I’ve been getting a lot of requests for those that rent cars from Budget and so what I’ve done is put together a simple compilation to make sure you get the best deals. In the top section, I’ve highlighted the latest Budget BCD codes and have broken them down between the official codes and the […]

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