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I don’t like traveling, said no one ever.
Ok, ok, that’s not true. For those who get faint-hearted just from the thought of leaving their comfort zone to check out the beauties of the world around them, here is a proposal.
How about I help you plan a perfect mid-winter vacation that will cost you zilch?
Yup, you will fly, lodge, and drive, all free and clear!
How quickly would that get you onto a plane?
In this post, I present you with two strategies that will pave your way to free vacations.
Strategy One is a plan that consists of 3 credit cards. With each card, you will earn welcome bonuses that will help you accumulate enough points to travel for free. Strategy One is budget-friendly because, while you will be earning great welcome points, the spend requirements for the offers are still relatively low. Strategy One is doable if you want a free basic vacation and don’t want to spend too much to reach your goal.
Strategy Two is made up of 3 credit cards with even higher welcome bonuses. I planned Strategy Two towards earning a free luxury vacation. A free luxury vacation requires more bonus points, which you can earn if you can afford the higher spend requirements for these welcome offers. Strategy Two is for you if you or your business spends a lot on credit cards and will manage to meet the high spend required to earn huge welcome bonuses.
Both Strategy One and Strategy Two consist of 3 credit cards that will add the most value to your vacation with the welcome bonuses they have. One card for each strategy will accumulate enough points for airfare, another card will accumulate enough points for lodging, and the third card will accumulate points for car rentals.
The reason I chose each of these specific cards, besides being terrific picks, is that each group of 3 cards works well with each other. Meaning, these are 3 cards that you can get approved for all at once. There may be other good travel cards that I don’t mention, but those would not necessarily work when you apply for them one after the other.
Let’s explore the first strategy.
Total Spend: $4,099 within 6 months
Your free, basic vacation for two is about to be uncovered!
This strategy is your path to a free, budget-friendly vacation while only spending $4,099.
Make sure you apply for the cards in the order I list them so that you can get approved for all the cards.
✈️ Barclays AAdvantage Aviator World Elite Mastercard
What can you book with 70,000 AA Miles?
The 70,000 miles is enough for two people to fly almost anywhere in the USA. And if you are lucky, you can even get a business class ticket.
🛏️ Hilton Honors American Express Card
What can you book with 100,000 Hilton points?
You can book approximately $500 worth of free nights in any hotel under the Hilton brand. This will give you 2-4 free nights.
Hilton hotel brands include:
🚘 Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
What can I book with $200 cash?
Anything. But in our case, you can book yourself a car for your free vacation.
Total Spend: $54,240 within 6 months
Strategy Two is a travel plan for people who can afford more. You may be spending the required amount anyway, so here’s a way to get a free vacation out of it.
Here’s your path to a free, luxury vacation for two!
Make sure you apply for the cards in the order I list them so that you can get approved for all the cards.
✈️ The Business Platinum Card® From American Express
What can you book with 250,000 Amex miles?
The sky is the limit. You can book two tickets in business class to 100’s of destinations around the world for free.
🛏️ Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
What can you book with 165,000 Hilton points?
You can book approximately $825 worth of free nights in any hotel under the Hilton brand. This will give you 3-5 free nights.
Hilton hotel brands include:
🚘 Capital One Venture X Business
What can I book with 150,000 Capital One miles?
You will earn an additional 60k miles for your spend, so you have a total of 210,000 points to book a luxury car for your vacation (up to $2,100 value).
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