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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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Pocket-Sized Currency Conversion Cheat Sheet for Travellers

When travelling, the last thing you want to do is the mental math of converting the price tag to your home currency.  How much do you divide this by?  How much do you multiply?  Do I add a little on top or subtract a little? Many years ago, there we discovered a nifty little tool […]

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[2022] Hyatt Corporate Codes and Discounts

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Looking for a way to save money at an upcoming stay at a Hyatt, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt, Park Hyatt , or another niche property in the Hyatt family? This list is your ultimate list of Hyatt corporate codes and discounts. In this guide, learn about how these codes work, who can use […]

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[2022] Dollar Car Rental Promo Codes To Save You $$$

If you’re looking to save money on your next car rental, make sure you know about the Dollar Car Rental promo codes. The below is a break down of how to use them and list of the top promo codes and CDPs. If you love deals you should read these Complete list of car rental […]

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Hotel Corporate Codes – Who Has Them And How Do They Work?

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Looking for a deal on hotels? Discounts on stays may seem pretty elusive and for the most part you’d be right as hotel chains and online travel agencies don’t dish out coupon codes. That said, there is something called hotel corporate codes. These are special codes you can enter when booking at hotel chains such […]

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[2022] Best Budget BCD Codes To Save Money on Car Rentals

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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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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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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 Discounts 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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[2022] 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! If you love deals you should read these Best car rental coupon […]

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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. Read more travel hacking Hilton Honors Gold status fast track Hilton discounts for airline staff […]

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