The Military Money Manual Podcast Military Travel Perks with Chelsey from Camouflage Perks #206
What if you could fly your family to Europe in first class, stay at luxury resorts for $400 a week, and spend less on vacation than you do at home? Chelsey from Camouflage Perks shares how military families are using fee-waived credit cards and exclusive military discounts to travel the world.
Today's guest is Chelsey from Camouflage Perks - Military spouse and travel expert with 45,000+ Instagram followers sharing military-exclusive travel benefits and points strategies.
Key Takeaways-
Exclusive military travel benefits save thousands - from $200 Epic Passes to free Atlantis nights, many perks require in-person verification and aren't advertised online
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Fee-waived credit cards eliminate travel costs - Military spouses and service members get annual fees waived on premium cards, making $500+ in annual credits completely free
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Stack benefits for maximum impact - combine credit card points with military discounts to cover flights, hotels, and daily expenses
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Cards work without travel - streaming services, dining credits, and shopping perks can save hundreds monthly even if you never take a vacation
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Discipline is essential - this strategy only works if you pay balances in full every month; credit card debt disqualifies you from participating
- Instagram: @camouflage.perks
- Website: camouflageperks.com
- Grand Hyatt Deer Valley: Google "Deer Valley Salute to Service"
- Epic Pass military: epicpass.com
- Armed Forces Vacation Club: afvclub.com
- Use Your Credits (Resy restaurant finder): useyourcredits.com
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