There’s a lot that goes into planning a trip, from finding your flights to figuring out where to stay to narrowing down what you want to do once you get […]
It’s Time to Start Planning Your 2023-24 Ski Season (Yes, Really)
This year’s ski season isn’t over yet. Chairlifts across the world are still running and places like Utah and Lake Tahoe are still getting foot after foot of fresh snow. […]
Will the ‘Seaweed Blob’ or ‘Red Tide’ Affect Your Upcoming Beach Trip?
You’ve maybe seen photos of scary-looking clumps of seaweed along beaches in Florida, the Caribbean, and Mexico, or maybe you’ve heard people reference something scarily called the “red tide” when […]
5 Sneaky Ways I Use Google Maps to Plan Trips (& 1 Obvious One)
While it’s known mostly as a navigation app, Google Maps has a bevy of other features that make it one of the most useful tools when planning a trip. I […]
Summer Flights to Europe Under 47K Points & Our Other Best Deals of the Week
Flight prices may be skyrocketing, but cheap flight deals are out there … if you know where to look. Just ask our Thrifty Traveler Premium and Thrifty Traveler Premium+ members. […]
JetBlue Spring Sale: One-Way Fares from $49 (Ends Thursday!)
Tired of winter? So is JetBlue! The airline just launched a new spring sale with one-way flights starting at just $49, including some incredible sweet spots to locations like Cape […]
Charming & Cheap to Fly to: A Guide to Exploring Copenhagen
It’s one of the cheapest cities in Europe to fly to, and when you land in Copenhagen, you’re immediately surrounded by Scandinavian charm in a place that feels more like […]
Looking for Cheap Domestic Flights? Here’s Where & When to Look
You’re not the only one seeing it: Flights have gotten more expensive across the board. And that’s especially true for domestic flights within the U.S. But there’s a sweet spot […]
How Far Can Chase Points Take You? Our Best Flight Deals Using Ultimate Rewards
Chase cards like the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® make it easy to quickly rack up a lot of Chase Ultimate Rewards – some of the […]
Yes, You Can Still Find Cheap Flights to Europe This Year
At Thrifty Traveler, finding cheap flights is what we do … and just like you, nothing tickles our fancy quite like cheap flights to Europe. But with flight prices on […]
The Best Destinations Where You Can Still Find Cheap Flights
Travel is booming and travelers are seeing higher flight prices than they’ve seen in years … but not everywhere. It’s undeniable that flights are more expensive now whether you’re heading […]
TripIt: The Trip Planning Tool Every Traveler Needs
If I was forced to pick one single travel app and delete all the rest, TripIt would the be last one standing on my phone. From organizing my bookings to […]