My Favorite Travel Resources
On this page, I’ve shared my absolute favorite travel items, websites, and resources. My goal is to help make your trip planning a breeze.
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Accommodations
Hotels
Booking.com– a vast inventory of over 28 million listings, including hotels, apartments, and unique stays
Hyatt– We stay at Hyatt more than any other hotel brand. This is because of their ridiculously low credit card point redemptions.
Transportation
Flights
Skyscanner – a search engine that allows users to compare prices from various airlines in one place.
Google Flights – a search engine that allows users to compare prices from multiple airlines at once, providing them with a comprehensive overview of available flights and their respective costs.
Highlights of Google Flights include a user-friendly interface, the ability to track prices and send alerts when there is a drop in fare, and additional information such as baggage fees and amenities offered by airlines.
Tours & Experiences
Other Tours & Experiences
Take Walks– offers a large selection of small group tours in Europe and select U.S. cities.
Liv Tours– offers intimate small group experiences in Italy, Spain, France, and more.
EatWith– Savor the authentic flavors of a destination with EatWith, the trusted platform for dining experiences, cooking classes, and food tours.
Travel Insurance
Safety Wing
Safety Wing offers inexpensive travel medical insurance.
Medical coverage covers you if you are in an accident or fall sick and need medical assistance while outside your home country.
Travel coverage is for travel delays, lost checked luggage, emergency response, natural disasters, and personal liability.
Travel Credit Cards
Chase
My #1 travel credit card is the Chase Sapphire Preferred.
It has a $95 annual fee but allows you to transfer your credit points to a wide variety of airline and hotel travel partners. This has saved us a lot of money over the past few years on flights and accommodations, especially Hyatt.
Travel Hacking Resources
If you are interested in saving money on travel, travel hacking by leveraging credit card points might be for you. Here are some of my favorite resources to get started.
Travel Gear
Photography Gear
Sony a7 III Mirrorless Camera – Capture your travel memories with professional-grade performance. This camera is compact, lightweight, and has extended battery life to last all day while you are on the go.
GoPro HERO 12 – Designed to excel in movement shots and even underwater, the GoPro’s rugged design and advanced features make it the perfect travel photography addition.
DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone – This compact powerhouse captures stunning aerial shots with its stabilized camera, offering professional-quality photos and videos. Portable and easy to use, it’s the perfect companion for on-the-go adventurers.
Other Travel Resources
International Phone Plans
Airalo – addresses the challenge of exorbitant roaming charges while traveling by providing access to low-cost eSIMs.
Luggage Storage
Radical Storage – your luggage storage solution, offering conveniently located spots for travelers to drop off their bags. Enjoy the freedom to explore cities without the hassle of carrying your luggage.
Kids Travel Gear
Here are some of my favorite travel items to bring for the kids.
Other Kid Resources
Here are some of my articles about traveling with kids.