#49: This episode breaks down exactly how I booked a $20,000+ trip Bora Bora for less than $1,500 with points and miles. I'll break down finding flights, transferring the points, booking the hotels, my own recommendations for Bora Bora and all the hacks you need to make a trip like this possible yourself.
Watch the video of this episode: https://youtu.be/wjX4K2RLOj8
Full Show Notes at: https://allthehacks.com/travel-hacking-bora-bora
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Resources Mentioned
Suggested Episodes on Travel Hacking: #1. Leigh Rowan | #2. Brad Barrett | #27. Brian Kelly
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Finding the right flight: point.me | FlightConnections | Google Flights | ExpertFlyer | French bee | Air Tahiti Nui
Finding the right hotel: Google Hotels | AwardMapper | Costco Travel | FlyerTalk (example thread on St Regis Bora Bora)
Tahiti Recommendations: Intercontinental Tahiti | Hilton Hotel Tahiti
Bora Bora Recommendations: St. Regis Bora Bora Resort | Conrad Bora Bora Nui | Bora Bora Sharks and Stingrays | Amazon Floats
Full Show Notes
(01:13) Listener Email
(03:02) Setting the Trip Background
(04:40) Experiencing Bora Bora
(06:46) Navigating Flight Selection
(06:57) Flightconnections.com
(07:27) Google Flights
(11:40) Expert Flyer
(13:13) Point.me and Air Canada
(16:24) Choosing the Perfect Accommodation
(16:50) Google Hotels
(18:43) Awardmapper.com
(19:09) Booking with Marriott
(22:30) Unlocking Upgrades
(24:18) Insights on Flying Air Tahiti
(26:41) Costco Hack for Savings
(27:12) Managing Food Costs
(28:13) St. Regis vs. Conrad: A Comparison
(31:17) Insider Bora Bora Hacks
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