The Complete Guide to Travel Hacking 2.0

Name: The Complete Guide to Travel Hacking 2.0
Rating: 4.1 (25 reviews)

Absolutely everything you need to cheaply travel the world, all in one spot. The most comprehensive hacking course ever.

Created byAnthony Cofrancesco

Last updated 4/2018

English

What you'll learn

Learn proven travel hacking strategies that will save you hundreds each year on travel.
Understand how to leverage credit card and reward loyalty programs to travel for free worth thousands each year.
Learn how to travel in VIP style even when flying economy.
Outsmart the system and make airline customer service work for you.
Learn how to avoid paying pesky fees to keep travel prices low.
Enhance your quality of life by adding substance and adventure via travel.

Course content

2 sections • 43 lectures • 2h 18m total length

P1:E1: Welcome to The Complete Guide to Travel Hacking 2.02:47
P1:E2: Welcome to The Golden Age of Travel5:46
Discover why the golden age of travel is here and how travel hacking makes exploring the world affordable, with motivation, tools, and first step guidance to start today.
P1:E3: The Three Rules of Travel Hacking2:54
P1:E4: The Anatomy of a Fare: Why Are Tickets Expensive?4:43
P1:E5: The Five Parts of Your Travel Toolbox3:03
P1:E6: Finding Cheap Flights: Example #13:33
P1:E7: Example Recap: We Saved $63!3:05
P1:E8: Understanding Fare Class: Economy VS. Premium3:21
Differentiate economy, basic economy, and first-class fares, and learn how traditional carriers increasingly use basic economy pricing with bag, seat, and add-on fees.
P1:E9: Ultra Low Cost Carriers: The Key To Low Cost Flights2:17
Compare basic economy and ultra low cost carriers to assess fare differences. Use low-cost options for short trips, packing light, and city hopping when deals arise.
P1:E10: How To Maximize Low Cost Carriers3:09
P1:E11: Air Tripping: Hop From City To City2:28
P1:E12: How To Hack International Fares4:09
Learn how the five pieces of the travel toolbox cut international fares by switching departure and arrival airports, using Baltimore to Amsterdam as an example to illustrate dramatic savings.
P1:E13: Searching In Reverse To See More Options1:55
P1:E14: How To Maximize International Stopovers2:15
P1:E15: Thinking About The Big Picture When Searching For Flights3:16
P1:E16: How To Determine If a Flexible Route Makes Sense2:09
P1:E17: Best Tools For Finding Cheap Flights2:57
P1:E18: Understanding The Contract of Carriage4:41
P1:E19: How To Complain: What To Do When Things Go Wrong2:46
P1:E20: What To Do When Things Go Wrong3:33
P1:E21: How To Hack Lodging: Basics2:09
P1:E22: How To Hack Airbnbs2:29
P1:E23: How to Hack Hotels6:33

P2:E1: Welcome to Points Pro1:46
P2:E2: Understanding The Points and Miles Game3:49
P2:E3: What Are Points and Miles? Understand 4 Types2:30
P2:E4: Learning What Types of Points Are The Most Valuable2:13
Learn how transferable points maximize value and flexibility, and compare earning methods—flying miles, everyday spending with co-brand cards, and lucrative sign-up bonuses.
P2:E5: How to Earn Points: The Fast Way3:59
P2:E6: Earning Points via Credit Card Spending2:53
Learn how to maximize travel rewards by paying large eligible expenses with credit cards, weigh fees against points and sign-up bonuses, and negotiate card acceptance while avoiding balances.
P2:E7: How to Earn Points via Sign-Up Bonus6:05
P2:E8: Understanding The Chase 5/24 Rule2:02
P2:E9: Learn Which Cards Are The Best For Starters2:06
P2:E10: Learn Which Cards Are The Best For Travelers2:57
P2:E11: Learn Which Cards Are The Best For Business Owners1:45
P2:E12: Learn Which Cards Are The Best For Seasoned Travelers2:27
Compare premium travel cards for seasoned travelers, including Barklay arrival plus with two points per dollar and no foreign fees, and Ritz-Carlton and Chase Sapphire Reserve with lounge access.
P2:E13: Where To Apply For Credit Cards / Where To Find Deals2:48
Discover where to apply for credit cards and how to find deals, emphasizing accurate details and sign-up bonuses, plus tips on redeeming miles for travel and keeping them current.
P2:E14: Get Max Value From Your Points: Base Redemption3:11
P2:E15: Credit Card Perks: Trip Insurance4:00
P2:E16: Getting Hotel Status WIth Credit Cards1:49
P2:E17: Using Cards To Get Into VIP Lounges2:23
P2:E18: Cards With Annual Benefit Perks1:25
P2:E19: How To Evaluate an Annual Fee2:08
Evaluate an annual fee by weighing the fee against sign-up bonuses, annual perks, and ongoing perks, and note first-year fee waivers to try a card.
P2:E20: Conclusion of Points Pro10:01
Maximize redemptions by staying liquid, using points for high-value first or business class flights and hotel stays, and seizing timely deals before miles lose value.

Requirements

Have a passion for travel.
Have a desire to experience other cultures.
Have a deep sense of adventure.
Have a brief understanding of what a credit card is.
Desire to enhance your own life.
At least limited desire to step out of your comfort zone.

Description

The Complete Guide to Travel Hacking is a comprehensive 4-hour course that teaches you everything you could ever want to know about travel hacking. Unlike other websites, we don’t just focus on credit cards. No more clicking around, you’ll have access to proven strategies all in one spot.

Part 1: Travel Toolbox is all about helping you to understand the travel hacking process at a high level. Once you understand what makes travel expensive it becomes easy to avoid common pitfalls during the booking process that will save you hundreds. Travel Toolbox begins by explaining proven strategies that will help you find the absolute cheapest domestic and international flights but we don’t stop there. In Travel Toolbox get ready to learn how to avoid paying airline fees, how to save big on hotels/lodging and even how to be compensated when your flight is canceled or delayed.

Estimated Savings Per Year: $150-$375

Part 2: Points Pro is all about helping you to decode reward loyalty programs and leverage credit cards to travel the world for free. The course begins by explaining the fundamentals and explores the various types of points, how points are earned and how points can be redeemed. By the end of the course you’ll know exactly how to earn thousands of dollars in free travel via credit card sign up bonuses, make high value redemptions and understand how reward loyalty programs can be maximized to experience VIP perks.

Estimated Savings Per Year: $1000+

Who this course is for:

Young adults including college students who have large amounts of free time during the year (IE. breaks from University).
Business travelers and road warriors.
Travel agents looking to learn new skills.
Families looking to reduce cost of vacations.
Ambitious couples who want to travel the world together.
Anyone looking to bring new meaning and value to their life via exploration and discovery.

The Complete Guide to Travel Hacking 2.0

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Course content

Part 1: Travel Toolbox23 lectures • 1hr 16min

Part 2: Points Pro20 lectures • 1hr 2min

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