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Chase Sapphire Reserve Credit Card
THE BEST CREDIT CARD FOR TRAVEL REWARDS
My go-to credit card for all things travel is the Chase Sapphire Reserve Credit Card. I’ve been using this credit card since 2018 and couldn’t be more pleased. Being able to earn points on each purchase I make with my credit card, plus the $300+ travel redemption each year, free insurance towards car rentals, free access to airport lounges with the priority pass, and money towards TSA pre-check or Clear has saved me hundreds of dollars each year on travel when I redeem my points for hotel stays or flights. (Fun fact: Each time I take extended trips I splurge on at least one 5-star hotel that ends up being completely free with my credit card points!).
I highly recommend this credit card and it’s one that will stay in my wallet for years to come.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
FOR AFFORDABLE CAR RENTALS AROUND THE WORLD
When renting a car, I almost rent from Enterprise. That’s because they have great customer service, car availability almost everywhere I travel to, and the price of their rental cars are affordable and priced competitively. I haven’t yet been disappointed with a rental from Enterprise.
Going
FOR CHEAP FLIGHTS FROM THE UNITED STATES
Going has found me hundreds of cheap flights throughout my years of traveling the world. I’ve literally saved hundreds of dollars by signing up for their premium membership (although the free version isn’t too shabby either). I highly recommend paying for the premium or elite membership through Scott’s Cheap Flights. The price of the annual fee will save you hundreds of dollars on travel.
Priority Pass
FOR FREE LOUNGE ACCESS IN AIRPORTS ACROSS THE WORLD
If you’re an avid international traveler, Priority Pass is for you. Priority Pass gets you into certain airport lounges where you can get unlimited foods and drinks. This has saved me tons of money when I’ve traveled, as I spend a lot of times in airports and airport food and drinks are very expensive.
Plus, depending what airport you’re at, some lounges have places to sleep, showers, and all lounges have wifi and toilets. I don’t recommend purchasing this pass if you don’t travel internationally at least 2-3 times/year, as you simply won’t get your moneys worth. (Also, keep in mind that if you’re planning on opening a Chase Sapphire Reserve Credit Card you don’t need to purchase a priority pass because that is one of the perks of the credit card – a free priority pass).
Skyscanner
FOR FINDING & COMPARING FLIGHTS AROUND THE WORLD
I use Skyscanner to find flights and compare flight prices. One of my favorite Skyscanner features is the ability to search “everywhere” to find the most affordable destinations! Using this feature has taken me to countries I wouldn’t have ever thought of visiting!
QEEQ
FOR AFFORDABLE CAR RENTALS AROUND THE WORLD
QEEQ is one of my favorite car rentals companies on the market. With 24/7 support, and the ability to earn points to cash in for rewards at each booking, I frequently use QEEQ when renting a car.
World Nomads
TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR TRIP PROTECTION
I’ve made many mistakes when traveling, and traveling without travel insurance has been a big one! When I travel, I now use World Nomads to ensure that my trip is insured and I don’t have to worry about anything getting stolen, flight cancellations, or medical issues while I’m on the road. My favorite part about World Nomads is that you can set the exact dates you’ll be traveling so that you’re not paying for anything outside of your travel dates.
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