The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers

Couples who travel together stay together.

What if you could crowdfund your honeymoon? So, instead of receiving wedding gifts, your friends and family could contribute to funding your dream honeymoon.

More and more newlyweds are favoring cash gifts over traditional wedding gifts.

Sara Margolis, CEO and co-founder of Honeyfund, explains how the platform helps newlyweds fund unforgettable honeymoon experiences and offers practical tips for getting loved ones on board.

Plus, we'll look at emerging honeymoon destinations and why these locales are so popular.

Made for couples prioritizing experiences over toasters, learn more about Honeyfund (affiliate), a honeymoon and cash registry site with nearly $1 billion gifted today!

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/crowdfund-dream-honeymoon-honeyfund/

Other Episodes You'll Enjoy

• How To Achieve Your Travel Goals Step-by-Step - Episode 182
• Trips vs Vacations: What's the Difference? - Episode 179
• Why You Need a Travel Fund (and How To Start One) - Episode 2

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Planning a trip to NYC? You may be wondering when is the best time to visit New York. Well, you might not expect me to say this, but as a New Yorker who moved away but visits regularly, I can confidently say that WINTER is secretly the best time to experience the city at a deep discount.

If you are looking for the best deals, fewer crowds, and wildly fun adventures, here's why you should book a winter New York City trip.

Read blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/best-time-to-visit-nyc/

Other Episodes You'll Enjoy

1. Trips vs Vacations: What's the Difference? - Episode 179
2. Why You Need a Travel Fund (and How To Start One) - Episode 2

Book Recommendations:

1. Affording Travel
2. We Are Financially Savvy Travelers
3. Other Budget Travel Book Recommendations

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Vermont holds a special place in my heart and ranks among my favorite places in the world. When you visit the Green Mountain State, you are surrounded by Black history and culture.

Join me as we explore the Vermont African American Heritage Trail, which shares the stories and experiences of Black Vermonters who influenced their local communities and our nation.

Read this blog post for Vermont travel planning: https://thoughtcard.com/vermont-african-american-heritage-trail/

Read this blog post for must-see spots on the heritage trail: https://thoughtcard.com/places-to-visit-vermont/

From the Abolition to the Civil Rights Movement, visit (3) immersive attractions on the heritage trail and learn practical tips for planning your trip to see these sights for yourself.

• Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
• Rutland Sculpture Trail
• Rokeby Museum

Whether you add one stop or plan to visit them all, leave this episode having learned something new and a deeper appreciation for African American contributions.

I am grateful for our partnership with the Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing. Visit vermontvacation.com to plan your trip to the Green Mountain State year, including places to visit, events to enjoy, where to stay, and so much more!

🎧 Binge other episodes in our African American Heritage series!

Black History & Culture Series

• Part IV: Vermont African American Heritage Trail - Episode 185
• Part III: Celebrate Black Culture in Boston - Episode 177
• Part II: Harriet Tubman's Life and Legacy in Auburn, NY - Episode 161
• Part I: Columbia Reconstruction Era and the African American Experience Post-Civil War in South Carolina - Episode 158

Our Resources To Plan Your Vermont Trip

• BIPOC-owned Vermont Restaurants
• Rokeby Museum: A Treasure Trove of Underground Railroad History
• Manchester Travel Guide for tips to make your Vermont vacation unforgettable.

Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett

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It's not too late to start investing and building your wealth. Discover how to achieve the freedom that comes with financial independence with Ange Marie, a money coach who helps women grow their money through stock market investing—without the need to work extra hours on a side hustle!

Ange Marie outlines three main strategies for building wealth and provides practical approaches to committing to (or recommitting to) your investment journey, helping you secure your financial future.

Other Episodes You'll Enjoy

• How To Master Trading and Full-Time Travel with Teri Ijeoma - Episode 7
• How To Decide If You Are a Short-Term or Long-term Investor - Episode 97

Read My Books:

• Affording Travel
• Traveling With a Full-Time Job
• We Are Financially Savvy Travelers

Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett

Join my newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/

Website: www.thoughtcard.com

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Stephanie Antin cracked the code for family travel using points and miles. Her family of five has traveled to six continents and dozens of countries for almost FREE.

Stephanie explains how families can better strategize travel reward redemptions for business and first-class flights and practical ways to use points for luxe stays, like picturesque underwater bungalows in Tahiti.

Read the blog: https://thoughtcard.com/luxury-family-travel/

Connect with Stephanie Anin at almostfreefamilytravel.com and follow her on Instagram at @almostfreefamilytravel.

Stephanie is hooking up listeners of The Thought Card Podcast with an exclusive promo code to save $50 on her travel coaching program, where you'll learn how to use points and miles on family vacations and honeymoons. On average, her clients save $3,000 on their first vacation after completing the coaching program.

Click here to learn more and use the promo code 'THOUGHTCARD' for a $50 discount.

Want more cheap flights, travel rewards, and money-saving strategies? Check out all our best episodes neatly organized in Spotify playlists.

🎧 Binge our Cheap Flights Series

🎧 Binge our travel hacking episodes

🎧 Binge our Vacation Fund Series

Other Episodes You'll Enjoy

• Planning Budget-Friendly Family Vacations with Kevin Payne - Episode 159
• How To Get First Class Flights On Points with Dave Grossman - Episode 170

Read My Books:

• Affording Travel: Saving Strategies For Financially Savvy Travelers
• We Are Financially Savvy Travelers

Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett

Join my newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/

Website: www.thoughtcard.com

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What are your travel goals for the upcoming year? Today, we're exploring how to set and achieve travel goals with intention.

Discover how setting intentional travel goals can transform your wanderlust into unforgettable adventures!

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Travel Goals Printable

Read the blog: https://thoughtcard.com/travel-goals/

✨ Book a Travel Savings Strategy Session! In this 1:1 session, we'll map out a savings plan based on your travel goals, timeline, and budget—whether it's a dream trip or more frequent getaways.

👉 Let's chat: https://thoughtcard.com/strategy-session

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Want more cheap flights, travel rewards, and money-saving strategies? Check out all our best episodes neatly organized in Spotify playlists.

🎧 Binge our Cheap Flights Series

🎧 Binge our travel hacking episodes

🎧 Binge our Vacation Fund Series

Other Episodes You'll Enjoy:

• Short-Term Financial Goal Ideas You Can Set This Year - Episode 122
• How To Set Yourself Up For Financial Success - Episode 21

Read My Books:

• Affording Travel: Saving Strategies For Financially Savvy Travelers
• We Are Financially Savvy Travelers

Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett

Join my newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/

Website: www.thoughtcard.com

Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir

Follow on Threads: @thedanielledesir

Work With Me:

Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

What if you could live abroad and enjoy a lower cost of living while building a fulfilling career? Laura Marks shares her inspiring story of moving to Argentina and how she's redefined what it means to live an enriching life.

Ready to learn how you, too, could embrace location independence and transform your career and lifestyle? Tune in to learn about the joys of asado, the power of community, and the financial benefits of geo-arbitrage!

Financially savvy travelers, join my newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/

Want to save more money for travel? Check out all my best money-saving episodes neatly organized in Spotify playlists. Happy listening!

🎧 Binge my Vacation Fund Series

🎧 Binge my Cheap Flights Series

🎧 Binge my Travel Hacking episodes

Other Episodes You'll Love

• How To Become Location Independent with Debbie Archaneles - Episode 71
• Digital Nomad Trends with Kristen Wilson - Episode 85
• How To Plan an Adult Gap Year with Stephanie Perry - Episode 49

Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett

Website: www.thoughtcard.com

Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir

Follow on Threads: @thedanielledesir

Work With Me

Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers

CardPointers manage credit card rewards and instantly pick the right card to maximize your earning potential every time. Listen/Read our detailed CardPointers review.

Thrifty Traveler Premium for finding cheap flights and points deals, too. Use the promo code 'TC10' for $10 off your first year. Learn how to find cheap flights using Thrifty Traveler Premium.

Daily Drop a newsletter where you can learn to maximize miles and points, find cheap fares, and keep up to date on loyalty programs in under 5 minutes daily.

Knack Bags for stylish and functional backpacks perfect for weekend trips, business travel, or carry-on; plenty of laptop storage space and pack enough clothes for a 3-4 night trip.

TravelPayouts make more money as a travel creator by recommending travel brands using this affiliate marketplace.

Wondering what card in your wallet to use for an upcoming purchase? Put away your spreadsheet or handy notes app because today, I'm going to introduce you to a tool that gets the job done.

Introducing CardPointers, the app that helps you track credit card rewards and offers and tells you the best card in your portfolio to use for every purchase. No more missing out on precious points and miles!

Sign up for CardPointers: cardpointers.com/thoughtcard

Join my newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/cardpointers-review/

Want more in-depth points and miles strategies? Check out all my travel rewards episodes neatly organized in Spotify playlists. Happy listening!

🎧 Binge my Travel Hacking episodes

🎧 Binge my Vacation Fund Series

Other Episodes You'll Love

• Travel Hacking Mistakes To Avoid - Episode 94
• How To Get Free Hotel Upgrades and Other Travel Hacking Secrets with Julia Menez - Episode 79
• What People Get Wrong About Financially Savvy Travel - Episode 148
• What is a Travel Fund (and Why You Need One) - Episode 2

Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett

Website: www.thoughtcard.com

Follow on Instagram: @thedaniellecorbett

Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers

Thrifty Traveler Premium for finding cheap flights and points deals, too.

GigSky is a powerful eSIM that provides service in over 190 countries, at sea and in-flight. Avoid high roaming fees and connect to Wi-Fi at all times while traveling. Save 10% using the promo code 'THETHOUGHTCARD10'

SafetyWing for travel medical insurance in your home country or anywhere you travel.

Knack Bags for stylish and functional backpacks are perfect for weekend trips, business travel, or carry-on; laptop storage space and pack enough clothes for a 3-4 night trip.

TravelPayouts helps you make more money as a travel creator, by recommending travel brands using this affiliate marketplace.

Confused about the difference between a trip and a vacation? Discover how your expectations can shape your adventures, and learn how to plan your next getaway—whether it's a whirlwind trip filled with exploration or a relaxing vacation focused on self-care. Tune in to my travel podcast to refine your travel style and make the most of your time off!

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/trips-vs-vacations/

Hey! If you enjoy my podcast, I'd be so grateful if you could Buy Me a Coffee.

Resources Mentioned

• We Are Financially Savvy Travelers (eBook): Improve your mindset and discover practical strategies to achieve lifelong travel without sacrificing your financial future.
• How To Define Your Travel Style - Episode 102

Want more cheap flights, points and miles, and money-saving strategies to travel more? Below are all my best episodes neatly organized in Spotify playlists. Happy listening!

🎧 Binge my Cheap Flights Series

🎧 Binge my Travel Hacking episodes

🎧 Binge my Vacation Fund Series

Other Episodes You'll Love

• What People Get Wrong About Financially Savvy Travel - Episode 148
• What is a Travel Fund (and Why You Need One) - Episode 2

Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett

Join my newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/

Website: www.thoughtcard.com

Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir

Work With Me:

Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Read My Books!

Affording Travel: practical strategies and mindset shifts to make travel a financial priority, even with a limited budget. A step-by-step approach to budgeting and saving for travel.

Traveling With a Full-Time Job: practical tips and strategies to maximize your limited vacation time.

Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers

CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.

Thrifty Traveler Premium for finding cheap flights and points deals, too.

GigSky is a powerful eSIM that provides service in over 190 countries, at sea and in-flight. Avoid high roaming fees and connect to Wi-Fi at all times while traveling. Save 10% using the promo code 'THETHOUGHTCARD10'

SafetyWing for travel medical insurance in your home country or anywhere you travel.

Knack Bags for stylish and functional backpacks are perfect for weekend trips, business travel, or carry-on; laptop storage space and pack enough clothes for a 3-4 night trip.

TravelPayouts helps you make more money as a travel creator, by recommending travel brands using this affiliate marketplace.

None of us enjoy spending money unnecessarily. I'm sharing my biggest flying mistakes of all time and what I'd do differently. We'll go beyond the usual, like missing flights, forgetting to apply for visas, or missing out on opportunities to earn miles.

Read the blog post:

Hey! If you enjoy my podcast, I'd be so grateful if you could Buy Me a Coffee.

Resources Mentioned

• Airhelp: flight compensation for delayed or canceled flights
• SafetyWing: worldwide travel medical insurance coverage
• Medjet: air medical evacuation insurance
• Knack Bags: stylish and functional travel backpacks

Want more cheap flights, points and miles, and money-saving strategies? Below are all my best episodes neatly organized in Spotify playlists. Happy listening!

🎧 Binge my Cheap Flights Series

🎧 Binge my Travel Hacking episodes

🎧 Binge my Vacation Fund Series

Other Episodes You'll Love

• Clever Ways To Save Money On Airfare - Episode 155
• 6 Travel Hacking Mistakes To Avoid - Episode 94
• Why You Need Air Medical Insurance with Medjet (blog post)

Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett

Join my newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/

Website: www.thoughtcard.com

Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir

Work With Me:

Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Read My Books!

Affording Travel: practical strategies and mindset shifts to make travel a financial priority, even with a limited budget. A step-by-step approach to budgeting and saving for travel.

Traveling With a Full-Time Job: practical tips and strategies to maximize your limited vacation time.

We Are Financially Savvy Travelers: provides a mindset shift and practical strategies to achieve lifelong travel the world without sacrificing your financial future.