Typically, a trip from Seattle to Miami, even by conservative estimates, would cost between $1,000 – $1,500 for a 5 day stay. However, by taking advantage of credit card points, airline miles, Amazon discounts, credit card insurance coverage, Booking.com’s generous Genius discounts and a travel credit from Chase Sapphire Reserve, you can pay 1/3 of the cost. See how below:
| Category | Travel Hack | Money Spent | Money Saved |
| Flight | ‣ Redeemed one-way flight via Chase Sapphire Preferred Rewards points ‣ Redeemed return flight via American Airlines AAdvantage Miles | $90 (taxes & fees) | $500 |
| Hotel | ‣ Found a hotel/bed & breakfast via Booking.com ‣ Saved 10% as a Booking.com Level 2 Genius (frequent booker) | $337 | $34 |
| Car rental | ‣ Booked a car via Budget car rental with my Amazon account ‣ Got $7 Amazon rewards from the booking; Amazon customers get up to 10% back after completed rentals ‣ Received an instant $300 travel credit from upgrading to Chase Sapphire Reserve ‣ Saved $70 from using Chase Sapphire’s car rental insurance & declining the $15/day collision damage waiver cost | $236 | $7 $236 $70 |
| Food | ‣ Bought groceries & ate mostly in the B&B ‣ Dined out 3x with friends | $60 | |
| Total Net Spend | $397 | $840 |
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