A few years back, I worked some points magic and booked a dream trip to Hawaii for free – two round-trip tickets for 30,000 points each. But the thriftiness didn’t stop […]
Unique Airbnb Homes to Spice Up Your Next Vacation
You know Airbnb. Maybe you’ve even booked a stay in one during your recent travels or vacation rentals. But there’s more to Airbnb than your typical apartment or stuffy, standard […]
Record-Low Cheap Flights to Hawaii: From $125 RT?! (Or 6K Points!)
Hawaii is welcoming travelers back again – and the recent dirt-cheap fares are making it hard to say no to a trip to the islands in 2022. After a brief […]
Ends Tonight: BOGO Flights to Hawaii, West Coast & Beyond on Alaska Airlines!
Alaska Airlines is selling buy one, get one (BOGO) flights! But you’ll have to act fast: This promo expires tonight: Dec. 7 at 11:59 pm PST. Simply buy one coach […]
Here are the Cheapest Days to Fly and Travel in 2022
In the endless pursuit of cheap flights, too many travelers focus on the day they book their flights. From Black Friday to Cyber Monday to any old Tuesday, there is […]
Our Cyber Monday Sale: Get $10 Off Thrifty Traveler Premium Flight Deal Alerts!
Black Friday and Cyber Monday can be great days to score a deal on travel gear and accessories. But when it comes to finding cheap flights, we’ve got to break […]
5 Steps to Find the Best Airbnb, No Matter Where You’re Heading
Airbnb has reshaped how we travel, opening up homes, condos, apartments, and flats across the globe for rent – often for much less than you’d pay at a big-box hotel. […]
Airbnb Updates with More Flexibility, Accessibility & Unique Homes
When the pandemic first struck last year, Airbnb quickly pivoted to adapt to the changing travel world by making it easier to find stays with flexible cancellation policies and an […]
New Google Flights Feature: Get Price Alerts for Any Date!
Google Flights is the best search engine to find cheap flights, bar none. And Google Flights Price Alerts make it easy to book flights when prices drop, as Google lets […]
No, Black Friday Isn’t the Best Day to Score Flight Deals
Black Friday is coming. And like clockwork, we get messages from fellow travelers asking about finding cheap Black Friday flight deals. But here’s the truth: Whether it’s Black Friday to […]
Points & Miles Success Story: Flying Biz Class to Europe for the First Time!
Dreaming of splurging – or saving up some points and miles – to fly first or business class for the first time? It’s impossible to forget the first time: Sipping […]
Give the Gift of Cheap Flights in 2022 with Thrifty Traveler Premium
Looking for the perfect no-shipping, no-hassle gift for the traveler in your life? We’ve got just the thing. Instead of giving your family and friends a gift card (again…), give […]