If you’ve ever wanted to know the secrets to traveling like a pro while saving money on luxury experiences, you don’t want to miss today’s episode of A Sharper Life. 

This week, Nikki is joined by Tommy Lonergan, otherwise known as @travelliketommy on Instagram, a travel hacking expert and co-owner of Freedom Travel Systems. In this in-depth interview, they go over what travel hacking is and the steps to help you maximize your credit card points to save money on flights and hotels. You’ll learn how to earn points, redeem them for incredible experiences, and Tommy’s biggest tips on getting the best value out of your credit cards.

In this episode we dive into:

• Travel hacking 101: everything you need to know
• Best credit cards to have, when to use them + understanding the points system
• The importance of a good credit score for travel hacking
• Top travel tips for traveling with kids
• Tommy & Nikki’s non-negotiable rules for travel
• A breakdown of Nikki’s honeymoon: points used for first class flying + 6 nights in the Maldives
• And much, much more! 

Listen to the end as this conversation is packed with takeaways to improve your travel to the very last second.

During the episode we go over recommended credit cards, benefits of each, and points you can earn for spending. Below are affiliate links where you can bonus sign up points.

• Apply for American Express The Platinum Card®. Receive 80,000 reward points and $200 cash back.
• Apply for American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card. Receive 95,000 reward points. Earn 6x points at hotels, 3x points at restaurants and $300 cash back per year.
• Apply for Chase Sapphire Preferred® credit card. Receive 60,000 reward points. Lowest annual fee of cards recommended.
• Apply for Chase Ink Business Preferred® card. Receive 75,000 reward points and up to $1,000 cash back.

Follow Nikki:

• Follow Nikki on Instagram: @nikkisharp 
• Check out Nikki’s website: nikkisharp.com

Follow Tommy:

• Follow Tommy on Instagram: @travelliketommy
• Check out Tommy’s company: Freedom Travel Systems 

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