Tanya’s Travel Resources
I’ve compiled a list of my very favorite travel resources and will be adding to it in the coming months, follow along for great tips, tricks and travel hacks. These are companies and products that I know and love.
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Travel Credit Cards
WestJet World Elite Mastercard – If you have an Mastercard, check out the Dragon Pass. It allows Mastercard holders special privileges such as lounge access and savings on food and merchandise at airports around the world. (For Canadians)
RBC Avion Visa Infinite – One way flights start as low as 7500 points. Grab everyday essentials with points, or convert them to WestJet Dollars. (For Canadians)
Chase Sapphire Preferred – this is hands down the best travel credit card out there. Industry leaders across the US agree that this is a phenomenal credit card. Welcome bonus of 60,000 points and the ability to convert points to any major airline or hotel chain. (For Americans)
Accommodation
My favorite type of accommodations are self-catered houses/apartments through Airbnb or VRBO; but that is not always possible now a days, and I book plenty of hotels as well.
(The world is seeing some challenges with airbnb tourism just now (new regulations in the bigger European cities). I recommend you do research on the area and make sure you’re not contributing to unaffordable housing by booking Airbnb or VRBO.)
I love to use Expedia.com or Booking.com to get a general feel for the price of hotels in the city I’m traveling to, and then I compare prices between multiple sites.
Start your search with Expedia for destinations within North America
Start your search with Booking.com for destinations within Europe and the UK
My favorite hotels are the Marriot Bonvoy Family of hotels, Choice Hotels and citizenM hotels. They can be found world wide, and I’ve personally experienced incredible customer service with all companies.
Car Rentals
I partnered with an amazing Car Rental Broker to get the same amazing rates my family and I have been enjoying for the last decade. Check out the awesome rental deals below.
The T Word on Travel Car Rentals
Flights
I have various ways including Google Flights that I track prices. I also use the service Secret Flying and Travelzoo. Setting up alerts or emails is the best way to get notifications about price drops.
Search flights through a flight aggregator I’ve loved using recently – CheapOair.
Transportation
For Transportation in California: I recommend using the car services of either Karmel or Go Green For Less Green. Karmel will provide car seats if you need them, Scott from Go Green doesn’t have that service yet, but will accommodate your own car seat in his Tesla’s.
For Transportation everywhere else: ‘Get Transfer’ will get you to and from your destination.
e-SIMs and Mobile Data while Abroad
I’ve used GigSky, Airalo and Airhub e-SIM when traveling abroad to save money on the “roam like home” fees we get charged as Canadians. The prices are extortionate compared to a cheap e-SIM card and plan. Somtimes as little as $5 for the entire trip!
Read my full guide on how to use an E-SIM here:
Excursions and Tours
I love Viator.com, Trip Advisor, and Get Your Guide for the top traveler rated tours and excursions.
I also can’t wait to try out Eatwith.com which is a service where you get to prepare and eat meals with locals in the city you’re visiting.
Train Journeys
I’ve always been a big fan of Trainline to get my family where we’re going. We’ve been using this service for 12 years on a consistent basis.
Disney Vacations
I partnered up with a great company called Get Away Today. They are a major resource for all things Disney whether you’re looking for Disneyland, Disney World, Cruises + more.
Use the code TANYA10 at checkout for an extra discount when booking tickets or packages.
