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Why You Should Sign Up for Travel Loyalty Programs ✈️
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Happy Thursday! I'm coming to you from Savannah, GA, where I just spent a few nights enjoying the best of Georgia, including southern food and some crazy hot days. Today, let’s talk about why signing up for free loyalty programs is worth it — even if you don’t travel all the time. Many airlines, hotels, and rental car companies have free loyalty programs. These are simple to join and can offer good value over time. I sign up for as many as I can, and it’s paid off in ways I didn’t expect. Even if you only fly with a certain airline once in a while, it’s still worth joining their program. For example, I rarely fly with American Airlines, but as a free member, I get early boarding. That’s a nice perk without doing anything extra. Also, miles and points add up — even in small amounts. I don’t have a big stash of American Airlines miles, but last year I was able to take advantage of a sale and fly home from Portland, Oregon using just 5,000 miles and paying $5.60 in taxes. That was only possible because I had been collecting small amounts of miles in my free account from a few past flights. The same goes for hotels and rental cars. Many hotel chains give you things like free Wi-Fi, late checkout, or access to better rates just for being a loyalty member. Rental car programs might let you skip the line or get upgrades, even without elite status. It takes just a few minutes to create an account, and over time, the perks and savings can add up. If you haven’t already, start signing up for the programs tied to your bookings — it’s a simple step that can make a big difference later. As always, you can follow along with my current travels on Instagram and Facebook, or reply to this email if you want to chat! Have a great weekend :) Sarah Some links in this email are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission if you click the link or make a purchase through the link. This is at no extra cost to you. Travel Giveaways Enter to win an Austin, TX prize pack, including a 3-night stay at The Line Austin. Enter to win by today July 10, 2025. Enter to win a 3-day taco getaway to LA, including a 3-night stay at The Line LA. Enter to win by today July 10, 2025. Enter to win a trip for two to Dubai - airfare not included. Enter to win by today July 10, 2025. Ritz is giving away a trip to Puerto Rico to see Bad Bunny. Enter to win by July 11, 2025. Globus is giving away a dream vacation for two to Italy. Enter to win by July 13, 2025. Enter to win a trip for two at the Radisson Blu Aruba. Enter to win by July 14, 2025. Food Network and TLC are giving away $5,000 in their Summer Celebrations giveaway. Enter to win twice per day until July 15, 2025. thebacklabel is giving away a 3 night wine adventure in Spain. Enter to win by July 15, 2025. Southern Living is giving away $2,000 in their Best of Summer sweepstakes. Enter to win by July 17, 2025. YouTube My latest YouTube video is up! It's about my first few days solo in Tokyo. Check it out here: Make sure you subscribe to my channel! Travel News Thinking about a trip to Bhutan? Learn more about planning a trip there from National Geographic. Here are 20 of the Most Beautiful Small Towns to Visit Around the World - from Travel + Leisure. Travel Insurance One of the things I get asked about the most is travel insurance. Should you get it, and if so, which one? YES, you should have travel insurance, as you never know when things may go wrong. SafetyWing is my go-to for travel insurance because it covers so much, is easy to purchase for days or months, and is affordable. Many credit cards also include travel insurance. Personally, I get SafetyWing on top of my credit card insurance. Learn more about SafetyWing and the benefits of using them in my blog post about travel insurance. |
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