A Sharper Life

Insider Tips for First-Class Flying and Credit Card Points Maximization with Eli Facenda (The Travel Guy)


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Due to popular demand, we are taking another deep dive into the world of points, credit cards, and all things travel hacking. 


In today’s episode I’m joined by Eli 'The Travel Guy' Facenda, the founder of Freedom Travel Systems. He is sharing his top secret strategies to help you save money, travel first and business for a fraction of the cost and become a ninja at hacking points.


He will pull back the curtain to show you how to maximize credit to create your dream first class travel lifestyle without having to pay for it!


In this episode we dive into:


  • Navigating solo travels vs with a partner, including tips to make your next trip better
  • Supplements Nikki & Eli swear by to reduce jet lag + improve your health while traveling 
  • Breakdown of when/if to go for an airline status 
  • Learning about travel hacking versus hiring a company to help you: when to know which to choose
  • Best credit cards to have to maximize points
  • Macro + micro view of the travel hacking industry


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


Schedule a Discovery Call with Eli to learn how they can 

https://freedomtravelsystems.com/nikki



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 Eli & get ready to be inspired to uplevel your travel game:


  • Follow Eli on Instagram: @elitravelguy
  • Check out Freedom Travel Systems + book your free discovery call: Freedom Travel Systems 



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