So Money with Farnoosh Torabi 1783: How to Travel Better, Smarter, and Cheaper with The Platinum Age of Travel
Feb 3, 2025
28:39
Today, we're diving into the world of travel and points with none other than Brian Kelly, a long-time friend of the show and the founder of The Points Guy. Brian is here to talk about his new book, How to Win at Travel, a guide that helps you unlock all the secrets to mastering the points game, maximizing travel perks, and scoring luxury experiences without luxury price tags. We'll cover:
- Why Brian calls this era the "platinum age of travel" and how to take full advantage of it.
- The biggest mistakes travelers make with airline and hotel bookings—and how to avoid them.
- How to leverage rewards credit cards strategically to score free business-class trips to Europe.
- The top tech tools to help you find the best award flights and travel deals with minimal effort.
- Insider tips on travel insurance, packing, and even why you should throw an Apple AirTag into your luggage!
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