All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

Bora Bora (Almost) for Free with Miles and Points


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#49: This episode breaks down exactly how I booked a $20,000+ trip Bora Bora for less than $1,500 with points and miles. I'll break down finding flights, transferring the points, booking the hotels, my own recommendations for Bora Bora and all the hacks you need to make a trip like this possible yourself.

Watch the video of this episode: https://youtu.be/wjX4K2RLOj8

Full Show Notes at: https://allthehacks.com/travel-hacking-bora-bora


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Resources Mentioned

Suggested Episodes on Travel Hacking: #1. Leigh Rowan | #2. Brad Barrett | #27. Brian Kelly

Point.me: $1 for your first month with this link (and using the code HACKS)

Finding the right flight: point.me | FlightConnectionsGoogle Flights | ExpertFlyer | French bee | Air Tahiti Nui

Finding the right hotel: Google Hotels | AwardMapper | Costco Travel | FlyerTalk (example thread on St Regis Bora Bora)

Tahiti Recommendations: Intercontinental Tahiti | Hilton Hotel Tahiti

Bora Bora Recommendations: St. Regis Bora Bora Resort | Conrad Bora Bora Nui | Bora Bora Sharks and Stingrays | Amazon Floats

 

Full Show Notes

(01:13) Listener Email

(03:02) Setting the Trip Background

(04:40) Experiencing Bora Bora

(06:46) Navigating Flight Selection

(06:57) Flightconnections.com

(07:27) Google Flights

(11:40) Expert Flyer

(13:13) Point.me and Air Canada

(16:24) Choosing the Perfect Accommodation

(16:50) Google Hotels

(18:43) Awardmapper.com

(19:09) Booking with Marriott

(22:30) Unlocking Upgrades

(24:18) Insights on Flying Air Tahiti

(26:41) Costco Hack for Savings

(27:12) Managing Food Costs

(28:13) St. Regis vs. Conrad: A Comparison

(31:17) Insider Bora Bora Hacks


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