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Published May 8, 2021

Pro Travel Hacks for Every Aspect of Your Next Trip with Leigh Rowan

Join travel expert Leigh Rowan as he unveils savvy tips for optimizing your next trip, from cost-effective planning and leveraging credit card rewards to capturing unforgettable local experiences and mastering hotel bookings.
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  • Booking Tips

    shares essential tips for booking flights and hotels to maximize savings and comfort. He emphasizes the importance of researching seat maps and reviews to ensure a pleasant flight experience, especially in the post-COVID era where travel norms have shifted 1. Leigh advises booking directly with airlines to avoid complications with third-party sites, which can hinder flexibility and cancellation options 2.

    If COVID has taught us anything, it's that everything you knew about travel has completely changed.

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    He also suggests consulting travel advisors for potential access to unpublished corporate rates, which can offer significant savings on flights 2.

       

    Credit Cards

    Credit card points and miles are powerful tools for enhancing travel experiences, according to . He highlights the flexibility of using points and miles, especially in the current travel landscape where change and cancellation policies are more lenient 3. Leigh explains that bundling flights and hotels through airline vacation websites can lead to substantial savings, a strategy he has used effectively for clients 3.

    Points and Miles really offer a ton of flexibility.

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    adds that optimizing these rewards can lead to incredible travel experiences without the hefty price tag 4.

       

    Post-COVID Travel

    Navigating travel in the post-COVID world requires a flexible mindset, as explains. He stresses the importance of understanding what you want to achieve from your trip and planning accordingly, which can enhance the overall travel experience 5. Leigh advises booking directly with airlines to ensure flexibility in cancellations and changes, avoiding the pitfalls of third-party bookings 2.

    The biggest hack for me is understanding after the trip, what do you want to look back on from that trip?

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    This approach allows travelers to adapt to changing circumstances and make the most of their journeys.

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