How to Win at Travel
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4.2 • 17 Ratings
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Turn your wanderlust into reality with expert strategies from Brian Kelly, the founder of The Points Guy—the leading voice in travel and loyalty programs—with this ultimate resource for everything from leveraging airline and credit card points to planning your dream itinerary.
In How to Win at Travel, Brian Kelly shares his greatest tips and strategies to experience the world in ways you never thought possible. This comprehensive guide is a road map with all of the knowledge and tools you need to become an expert traveler.
Get practical advice on a range of topics, including how to find the cheapest flights; effectively leverage airline, hotel, and credit card loyalty programs; conquer your fear of flying; beat jet lag; and score free flights and upgrades. Kelly also covers the ins and outs of travel insurance and getting the right credit cards to make your travel more affordable and enjoyable. He discusses the art of dealing with travel mishaps, speaks to the technology you need to manage modern travel, and shares ideas for pinpointing the best destination for you.
Whether you’re a young adult traveling solo, a road warrior business traveler, a growing family looking for new experiences, or a retiree ready to explore the world, reach for this guide to plan an unforgettable trip. Easy to read, informative, and inspirational, How to Win at Travel is the definitive travel guide for your next adventure, no matter how big or small.
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Kelly, founder of travel site The Points Guy, aims in his savvy debut to help readers navigate an increasingly complex modern travel landscape. Arguing that travel is a strategic "sport" for which one must know "the rules of engagement," he tackles common quandaries like whether to invest in trip insurance (buy it for peace of mind), how to stay safe while traveling internationally (be wary of locals in tourist areas but trust guides one has connected with ahead of time), rebooking canceled flights (read up on the airline's flight delay policies, and be kind when negotiating with airline agents), how to beat jet lag (try an app to reset circadian rhythms), and what the future of travel might look like (artificial intelligence will likely streamline everything from researching to booking to planning). Augmented by informative interviews with travel experts, this guide makes an empowering case that modern travel is more accessible and safer than ever if one knows how to capitalize on a complex ecosystem of airline points, hotel loyalty programs, booking sites, and low-budget airlines. Budget travelers will be especially rewarded.
Customer Reviews
Fantastic resource with endless travel tips and resources!
Having been a fan of MyPointsGuy for some time I was looking forward to this book release. While some of the earlier chapters get quite convoluted breaking down the credit card points scheme, the rest of the book is well organized and easy to reference. I will be using my notes from this resource for a while to come!
A Great Book to Learn the Art of Points & Miles
I’ve been playing the points and miles game since 2010 when I first discovered Brian’s website, thepointsguy.com. This is a great manual for all of the info you need to get started in this rewarding hobby. Would highly recommend for anybody who wants to travel more and spend less doing it.