{"id":545,"date":"2023-02-08T04:38:18","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T04:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solomaletravel.com\/?p=545"},"modified":"2024-04-20T06:43:25","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T06:43:25","slug":"the-ultimate-travel-hacking-book-take-more-vacations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solomaletravel.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/08\/the-ultimate-travel-hacking-book-take-more-vacations\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Travel Hacking Book: Take More Vacations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Take More Vacations: Best Book for Cheapest Vacation<\/span><\/h1>\n

Take<\/span> More<\/span> Vac<\/span>ations<\/span> by<\/span> Scott<\/span> Key<\/span>es<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> book<\/span> that<\/span> offers<\/span> readers<\/span> a<\/span> step<\/span>–<\/span>by<\/span>–<\/span>step<\/span> guide<\/span> to<\/span> taking<\/span> more<\/span> vacations<\/span> and<\/span> making<\/span> the<\/span> most<\/span> out<\/span> of<\/span> their<\/span> time<\/span> off<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span> book<\/span> provides<\/span> readers<\/span> with<\/span> strategies<\/span> on<\/span> how<\/span> to<\/span> find<\/span> cheaper<\/span> flights<\/span>,<\/span> maximize<\/span> vacation<\/span> time<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> stay<\/span> stress-free<\/span>\u00a0while<\/span> planning<\/span> their<\/span> next<\/span> trip<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Grab your copy of the book here: Take More Vacations: How to Search Better, Book Cheaper, and Travel the World<\/a><\/p>\n

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Why You Should Take More Vacations<\/span><\/h2>\n

The<\/span> book<\/span> starts<\/span> off<\/span> by<\/span> discussing<\/span> why<\/span> it<\/span> is<\/span> important<\/span> to<\/span> take<\/span> more<\/span> vacations<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key<\/span>es<\/span> explains<\/span> that<\/span> taking<\/span> vacations<\/span> not<\/span> only<\/span> helps<\/span> to<\/span> reduce<\/span> stress<\/span>,<\/span> but<\/span> also<\/span> provides<\/span> people<\/span> with<\/span> the<\/span> opportunity<\/span> to<\/span> experience<\/span> different<\/span> cultures<\/span>,<\/span> explore<\/span> new<\/span> places<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> develop<\/span> meaningful<\/span> relationships<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

He<\/span> also<\/span> explains<\/span> how<\/span> taking<\/span> vacations<\/span> can<\/span> help<\/span> to<\/span> boost<\/span> creativity<\/span> and<\/span> productivity<\/span>,<\/span> as<\/span> well<\/span> as<\/span> how<\/span> it<\/span> can<\/span> help<\/span> people<\/span> to<\/span> become<\/span> more<\/span> mindful<\/span> of<\/span> their<\/span> lives<\/span> and<\/span> values<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The book also describes how travel is not relative.\u00a0 There’s no “keeping up with Jones” in Travel. Your trip to Prague will not be devalued by your neighbor’s trip to Budapest.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> The book doesn’t explicitly talk about travel producing “confidence,” but I spoke about it here: The Amazing Benefits of Traveling Alone<\/a><\/p>\n

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Practical Tips for Planning and Going On a Vacation<\/span><\/h2>\n

Key<\/span>es<\/span> dives<\/span> into<\/span> the<\/span> practical<\/span> aspects<\/span> of<\/span> taking<\/span> more<\/span> vacations<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

He<\/span> provides<\/span> readers<\/span> with<\/span> tips<\/span> on<\/span> how<\/span> to<\/span> save<\/span> money<\/span> on<\/span> flights<\/span>,<\/span> such<\/span> as<\/span> using<\/span> flight<\/span> comparison<\/span> websites<\/span>,<\/span> utilizing<\/span> airline<\/span> rewards<\/span> programs<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> looking<\/span> for<\/span> package<\/span> deals<\/span>.<\/span> He<\/span> also<\/span> explains<\/span> the<\/span> importance<\/span> of<\/span> anticipating<\/span> potential<\/span> problems<\/span> and<\/span> planning<\/span> ahead<\/span>.<\/span> He<\/span> advises<\/span> readers<\/span> to<\/span> get<\/span> travel<\/span> insurance<\/span>,<\/span> research<\/span> their<\/span> destination<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> to<\/span> think<\/span> about<\/span> their<\/span> budget<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The biggest takeaways in the book are (1) Reversing the purchase process, and (2) The Greek Island Trick<\/p>\n

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Reverse the Normal Trip Planning Process<\/span><\/h3>\n

Keyes explains how to truly get cheap flights.<\/p>\n

The point he makes is that there are always super cheap great deals on flights. The rub is that these deals are not usually available when people need them.<\/p>\n

Scott says to reverse it. In general, make a list of 5 or 7 cities that you would want to visit. Then whenever there’s a great deal on a flight to that city, buy the ticket.<\/p>\n

In other words, travel planning should be –<\/p>\n

Price, then the destination, then when you want to go.<\/p>\n

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Not how most people do it –<\/p>\n

When they want to go, where, then finally price.<\/p>\n

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No Cheap Day of the Week to Book<\/span><\/h4>\n

Take More Vacations by Scott Keyes explains how some commonly held beliefs are incorrect. He talks about how there are cheap days to fly like Tues, Weds, and Sat.<\/p>\n

However, there are no cheap days to actually book your ticket.<\/p>\n

Also, he points out that unlike flying domestically, Thanksgiving is a great time to get deals on international flights.<\/p>\n

Finally, the book says you should book International flights 2-8 months in advance.<\/p>\n

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The Greek Island Trick<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

is a strategy outlined in Scott Keyes’ book Take More Vacations. It involves using multi-city flights to get cheaper airfare than if you booked a single flight. This is done by booking a round-trip flight with a stopover in an intermediate city, usually in Europe. <\/span><\/p>\n

I did this when I went to St. Petersburg. I flew to Estonia and took the train to SPU. It saved me $200 and I got to spend a day in Estonia.<\/p>\n

For instance, you might book a flight from New York to Athens, then Athens to London. The total cost of the flights will be cheaper than a direct flight from New York to London. In addition, you can take advantage of the stopover in Athens to explore the city for a few days before continuing on to your final destination. The Greek Island Trick is a great way to save money on airfare and get more out of your travel experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Grab your copy of the book here: Take More Vacations: How to Search Better, Book Cheaper, and Travel the World<\/a><\/p>\n

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How to Get Cheap Hotels<\/span><\/h3>\n

The book, also explains<\/span> how<\/span> to<\/span> get<\/span> cheap<\/span> hotel<\/span> rooms<\/span> with<\/span> a<\/span> few<\/span> simple<\/span> steps<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

First, and most important for you is to always call the hotel and ask if you can get a better rate than the rate on a third-party site like Expedia. Do this because hotels pay a markup to be on Expedia and sites like it.<\/p>\n

Also, the book explains that hotels are the opposite of flights, in that they get cheaper the more last minute your reservation is. Basically, they don’t want empty rooms so they give them away at the end.<\/p>\n

The author also suggests commonly known tips such as\u00a0signing<\/span> up<\/span> for<\/span> loyalty<\/span> programs,\u00a0<\/span>look<\/span> for<\/span> special<\/span> promotions<\/span> and<\/span> discounts, and bid through <\/span>Pric<\/span>eline. <\/span><\/p>\n

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When You are On Your Vacation<\/span><\/h2>\n

The<\/span> book<\/span> also<\/span> provides<\/span> readers<\/span> with<\/span> advice<\/span> on<\/span> how<\/span> to<\/span> maximize<\/span> their<\/span> vacation<\/span> time<\/span>.<\/span> Key<\/span>es<\/span> explains<\/span> the<\/span> importance<\/span> of<\/span> making<\/span> a<\/span> daily<\/span> plan<\/span>,<\/span> scheduling<\/span> downtime<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> taking<\/span> time<\/span> out<\/span> to<\/span> explore<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

He<\/span> also<\/span> offers<\/span> tips<\/span> on<\/span> how<\/span> to<\/span> stay<\/span> connected<\/span> while<\/span> traveling<\/span>,<\/span> such<\/span> as<\/span> using<\/span> Skype<\/span> and<\/span> WhatsApp<\/span>,<\/span> as<\/span> well<\/span> as<\/span> how<\/span> to<\/span> stay<\/span> safe<\/span> when<\/span> traveling<\/span> abroad<\/span>.<\/span> Finally<\/span>,<\/span> Key<\/span>es<\/span> discusses<\/span> how<\/span> to<\/span> stay<\/span> stress<\/span>–<\/span>free<\/span> while<\/span> planning<\/span> a<\/span> trip<\/span>.<\/span> He<\/span> provides<\/span> advice<\/span> on<\/span> how<\/span> to<\/span> stay<\/span> organized<\/span>,<\/span> how<\/span> to<\/span> delegate<\/span> tasks<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> how<\/span> to<\/span> make<\/span> sure<\/span> that<\/span> everything<\/span> is<\/span> taken<\/span> care<\/span> of<\/span> before<\/span> leaving<\/span>.<\/span> He<\/span> also<\/span> offers<\/span> tips<\/span> on<\/span> how<\/span> to<\/span> stay<\/span> focused<\/span> on<\/span> the<\/span> bigger<\/span> picture<\/span> and<\/span> not<\/span> get<\/span> bog<\/span>ged<\/span> down<\/span> in<\/span> the<\/span> details<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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