Pro Travel Hacks for Every Aspect of Your Next Trip with Leigh Rowan

Partner Deals Long Angle: Join a free private community for high net worth investorsBilt Rewards: ⁠Earn the most valuable points when you pay rentQuince: Affordable luxury essentials with free shipping + 365 day returnsFabric: ⁠Affordable term life insurance for you and your familyMasterClass: ⁠Learn from the world's best with up to 15% offFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals#1: Travel pro Leigh Rowan joins Chris to discuss the travel hacks you need for your next trip, including getting the best prices on flights and hotels, having authentic local experiences and not getting ripped off changing money.Leigh Rowan (@leighrowan) is a serious travel hacker. He is the founder and CEO of Savanti Travel, a travel management company for executives and prior to that was the COO of The Points Guy.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/travel-hacks-leigh-rowanPartner DealsFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/dealsResources MentionedAll the Hacks Newsletter: Sign UpLeigh Rowan: Twitter | Savanti TravelTop Credit Cards and Signup Bonuses: Top Cards for 2021 | Best Signup BonusesBest flight search tool: Google FlightsFind travel advisers who might have flight/hotel deals: VirtuosoFind your airline’s seat map: SeatGuruGreat deals on rental cars: CostcoAirline Vacation Portals: American | Delta | UnitedFind guides from your local library using this extension: Library ExtensionFree concierges from your Credit Cards: Amex | Visa | MasterCardFind a local to show you around at your destination: ShowAroundEat with a local: EatWithDo a photography session at your destination: FlytographyLocal guides to what's happening: TimeOutSwitching to an eSIM: Verizon | AT&T | T-MobileOffline mode to save data: Google Maps | Google TranslatePhone Plans for International Travel: Google Fi Show Notes(01:40) Leigh's Travel Industry Background(03:10) Pre-Trip Planning Essentials(06:35) Optimal Choices: Cheapest or Warm Destination?(07:30) Paying: Miles vs. Cash(08:34) Airlines: Direct Booking vs. Expedia(10:11) Accessing Corporate Flight Rates(10:31) Choosing the Best International Airline(12:18) VIP Treatment & Rental Assurance(14:16) Navigating Costco Travel Deals(15:48) Flexibility with COVID Flight Policies(16:26) Google Flights Search Tips(17:05) Effective Hotel Search Techniques(18:58) Tripadvisor Plus: Worth the Cost?(20:48) Hotel Booking Impact on Experience(22:43) Hotel Perks & Upgrades Strategy(25:09) Importance of Hotel Communication(25:30) Trusting Hotel Concierge for Food(26:52) Securing Best Vacation Home Prices(28:49) Early Food Tours: Arrival Advantage(29:40) Additional Trip Planning Insights(32:00) Unconventional Guidebook-Free Experiences(33:31) Unveiling Destination Management Companies(34:14) Souvenir Idea: Travel Photography(34:47) Credit Card Concierge Insights(36:44) Credit Card Concierge Services Assessment(38:58) Finding Great Food & Avoiding Tourist Traps(42:33) Safest & Cheapest Travel Cash Methods(44:20) Handling Local Currency After Your Trip(45:40) Avoiding a Bank Travel Scam(47:37) Getting Local Cell Service or Data(48:55) Phone Preparation for Travel(50:53) Traveling without Main Phone/Laptop(51:48) Leigh's Upcoming Trips(52:34) Introduction to Savanti TravelConnect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedInEditor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.