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Hey there! If you’re like me, you’re always on the hunt for the best travel deals. Some folks think traveling is always pricey, but that’s not the case. There are amazing deals popping up all the time, but you’ve got to be quick to grab them. Sometimes, these deals might require you to hop on a plane the next day, which isn’t always feasible. But don’t worry, most deals are for trips months down the line, giving you plenty of time to plan.
Here’s a little trick I use: I book the flight first, then figure out the rest. Most airlines let you cancel within 24 hours without a fee, so I lock in the deal and then see if I can make it work. Sometimes it’s a win, like that $1,200 business-class round-trip from LA to Stockholm. Other times, not so much, like the $400 New Zealand flights I had to cancel.
So, where do I find these deals? I’ve got a few go-to resources that focus solely on travel deals, tips, and expert advice. Here’s a quick rundown:
- Best Hostel Website: Hostelworld
- Best Hotel Website: Booking.com
- Best Cheap Flight Website: Skyscanner
- Best Travel Insurance: SafetyWing
For more details on each company, check out the links below:
- Best Flight Deals
- Best Points & Miles News
- Best Cruise Deals
- Best Transportation Deals
- Best Accommodation Deals
- Best Tour Deals
- Best Travel Insurance Deals
When it comes to flight deals, I rely on these four websites: The Flight Deal, Secret Flying, Holiday Pirates, and Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights). They’re great for last-minute deals and error fares. For general flight booking, I recommend Skyscanner and Google Flights.
For news on airlines and frequent flier programs, I turn to View from the Wing, The Points Guy, One Mile at a Time, and Skift. For regional points and miles news, check out Points Hack (Australia and New Zealand), Prince of Travel (Canada), and Head for Points (UK).
If you’re into cruises, CruiseSheet is your best bet. They consistently have the lowest rates. Vacationstogo.com is another good option.
For budget transportation, check out FlixBus, Eurail, Rome2Rio, BlaBlaCar, RVShare, Turo, Japan Rail Pass, and Discover Cars.
For accommodation deals, I recommend Booking.com, Agoda.com (especially for Asia), Campspace, Trusted Housesitters, and Hostelworld. I’ve stopped recommending Airbnb for a few reasons.
For tours and excursions, I subscribe to emails from Intrepid Travel, Walks, Devour Food Tours, EatWith, and Get Your Guide.
And lastly, never travel without insurance. I recommend SafetyWing, Insure My Trip, and Medjet.
So, there you have it. While I love sharing my own travel tips and tricks, these companies are my go-to for travel deals. They’ve never let me down and they’ll save you a ton of money!
Happy travels!
