42 Travel Planning Tips & Hacks from Travel Pro Leigh Rowan

Listen to this episode from All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life on Spotify. #187: Learn the art of travel planning to enjoy incredible vacations. Travel pro Leigh and I share over 40 practical tips to create the perfect itinerary, save on flights and hotels, find travel inspiration, experience destinations like a local, and much more.Leigh Rowan is the founder and CEO of Savanti Travel, a full-service travel management company. Prior to that he was the COO of The Points Guy.Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/travel-planning-leigh-rowanPartner DealsLMNT: Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mixFacet: Personalized Financial Planning + $250 enrollment fee waivedMint Mobile: $15/mo for unlimited wireless on the nation's largest 5G networkVuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever wornDeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the webFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/dealsResources MentionedLeigh Rowan: Savanti Travel | TwitterTravel Publications for Inspiration Robb Report Travel + Leisure The New York Times: 52 Places to Go This Year Lonely Planet Flight Monitoring Tool: TripItArticle: Award Ticket Change and Cancellation FeesActivities, Experiences, Tours Airbnb Experiences Viator Context Travel International Data: Airalo | Mint MobileLove and London: Get 10% off digital travel guides and itineraries with code "ALLTHEHACKS"Episodes: #1: Pro Travel Tips for Every Aspect of Your Next Trip with Leigh Rowan #51: Unlocking Travel Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous with Leigh Rowan #84: The Vagabond's Way: Time Wealth, Slow Travel, and Immersing Yourself in a New Place with Rolf Potts #86: The Best Deals for a Vacation Rentals, Exchanges, Fractionals, Timeshares and More! #89: Booking Flights with Points and All Things Award Travel with Tiffany Funk #94: How to Experience London Like a Local and Get There on Points with Jessica Dante (+ Chris' Trip Report) #107: Italy Unlocked: Insider Tips, Must-See Destinations and Booking Flights/Hotels on Points with Leigh Rowan #115: Iceland: Planning an Epic Adventure with Brandon Presser #156: Finding the Best Deals on Flights with Zach Resnick #166: Best Tools for Booking Flights with Points & Miles with Greg the Frequent Miler #167: Best Tools for Booking Hotels with Points & Miles with Greg the Frequent Miler Find other travel, points & miles related episodes here.Full Show Notes(00:00) Introduction(00:41) The Secret to an Incredible Vacation(02:33) Why Travel Planning Starts with Organization(06:15) Ways to Feel Inspired(09:21) Considering Seasonality and Timing(12:46) How Chris Uses Notion for Travel Planning(15:22) Leveraging ChatGPT(22:03) Tips to Monitor Booked Flights (+ Save Money!)(23:59) 3 Ways to Make Your Layover Count(29:05) Double Booking Hack for Flights(31:16) Rules of Thumb for Creating an Itinerary(40:04) Finding Accommodation and Getting Deals(44:23) Why Leigh Emails Hotels After Every Booking(46:54) Finding Local Experiences(53:37) Free Walking Tours(55:07) Finding Travel Inspiration Through Online Videos(58:26) Should You Use Credit Card Concierges for a Local Experience?(1:05:48) The Importance of Local Embassies(1:06:50) Best Ways to Access Money Abroad(1:06:58) Travel Insurance(1:10:02) Important Trip Elements to Review for Upcoming TravelConnect with ChrisNewsletter | Membership | Twitter | Instagram | 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices