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  • Travel Budget Tips,  Travel Tip Tuesday

    Should You Carry Cash When Traveling?

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    In a world where a lot of us are using cards only, debit and credit, it begs the question, do we still need to bring cash with us when we travel? On this week’s Travel Tip Tuesday, we dive into why we feel having cash on hand is still really important because like anything in life, you just never know! What if you really want to buy something and the machines are down?  What if you finish your meal and find out cash is the only option!?  These are just a few of the scenarios that push us to say – yes take some cash with you!

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  • Travel Tip Tuesday

    5 Benefits Of Signing Up For Free Travel Rewards Programs

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    We are all familiar with a lot of options that are out there for methods to get free flights such as on specific credit cards but did you know, there are other perks that go along with many of those reward programs? Whether it is a hotel or car rental reward program, tune in as Jenn shares some other benefits of joining those reward programs which are often free and essentially you are joining an email list! You don’t want to miss out on even the smallest benefit – save where you can these days!

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  • Travel Advice

    Pros & Cons Of Traveling In The Off Season

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    Off-season, low season or shoulder season – whichever you prefer – can offer people who venture out into the world some real benefits! Tune into this episode as we discuss our top 8 benefits which include saving money and less people – how can you go wrong? Like anything that is really great, there are also some cons so listen in to why off season travel is so great but also a few things to consider to make sure it is right for you!

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  • Guest Episode,  Travel Advice

    Importance of Travel Insurance with Travel Defend

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    Ben Camille, founder and CEO of Travel Defend joins us to talk about his company and their mission to get you the best travel insurance! Travel insurance is so important and no one should be going anywhere without it so join to hear all about Travel Defend’s mission, purpose and how you can benefit from their services! Travel Defend’s Website – traveldefend.com Call Travel Defend – 1 800 578- 2871

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  • Travel Budget Tips,  Travel Tip Tuesday

    Are You Prepared For 2024 Travel?

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    It is only halfway through 2023 but here on the Travel Mug Podcast we are already looking to the future. In this Travel Tip Tuesday we talk about how you can start planning and saving now for your 2024 adventures! Money matters and it is necessary to travel so if you have adventure dreams for the next year – this is your sign to start saving!

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  • Travel Budget Tips,  Travel Tip Tuesday

    Save Money On Your Rental Car In Europe

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    Meggan and her husband usually rent cars and do long road trips when travelling to Europe.  To save money and make use of local transportation they usually plan things out strategically! Planning to pick up your car rental upon arrival at the airport and dropping it back a few days early to enjoy your arrival/departure city worry free is their advice on the way to do it!   Tune in as she shares how they plan and why you should utilize this strategy as well!

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  • Travel Budget Tips,  Travel Tip Tuesday

    Avoid Paying Too Much For Car Rental Insurance

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    As Jenn and her husband prepared for their next trip, they were booking a car for an extended period of time, for the first time!  Insurance was going to double the cost of their car rental! Tune in as Jenn discusses how they were able to save a lot of money and not have to pay anything for car rental insurance and how you can too – possibly! Saving money is a favourite pastime for most so why not tune in and learn how you can possibly save on your next car rental!

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  • Travel Advice,  Travel Budget Tips

    Hidden Costs Of Flying, Airbnbs, Hotels & More

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    When booking a hotel in Las Vegas, did you know there could be a resort fee that could cost you hundreds of extra dollars? Did you know that a lot of airlines now charge you for all of your checked luggage including your first bag? Join us as we do a deep dive into hidden and not so hidden fees!  We talk about hotels, Airbnb, airlines and even entry or exit fees from countries – we want you to be prepared! Having to pay a fee is one thing but not expecting it when you have budgeted for it is terrible so let us help you plan!

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  • Travel Budget Tips,  Travel Tip Tuesday

    Saving Money With City Sightseeing Passes

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    Have you ever been visiting a city and thought, wow everything we want to do has an admission fee?  Those costs can really start to add up! Join us on this episode where Jenn talks about the advantages of city sightseeing passes and how to be sure you are getting a deal OR if it might be better to skip the pass! It does involve doing math!  We are sorry about that but we all want to save money where we can right?

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  • Travel Advice

    Travel Save or Splurge? What We Spend Money On

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    On this episode we chat about what we SPLURGE on when travelling and where we choose to SAVE! Four major topics are discussed: Accommodation, transportation, food (!!) and experiences! We have varying opinions but one thing is clear: saving money is key and doing what makes you happy when it comes to travel is different for everyone! Tune in to hear our thoughts and let us know on social media where you splurge or save! Early in our catalogue of episodes we have a great one all about saving for travel so make sure you check it out!

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