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Sally French

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How to Plan an Itinerary That Saves Money, Avoids Crowds, and Unlocks Hidden Gems

No, it is not. Tickets start at $139, and that's before the optional upcharges that end up feeling pretty inevitable. I'm talking Harry Potter wands, Super Nintendo power-up bands, and of course, the food.

Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways
How to Plan an Itinerary That Saves Money, Avoids Crowds, and Unlocks Hidden Gems

No, it is not. Tickets start at $139, and that's before the optional upcharges that end up feeling pretty inevitable. I'm talking Harry Potter wands, Super Nintendo power-up bands, and of course, the food.

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How to Plan an Itinerary That Saves Money, Avoids Crowds, and Unlocks Hidden Gems

Yeah, so the median in that survey is lower $500, but still not pocket change. Theme parks are fun, but it is hard to say a theme park is ever budget travel.

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How to Plan an Itinerary That Saves Money, Avoids Crowds, and Unlocks Hidden Gems

Yeah, so the median in that survey is lower $500, but still not pocket change. Theme parks are fun, but it is hard to say a theme park is ever budget travel.

Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways
How to Plan an Itinerary That Saves Money, Avoids Crowds, and Unlocks Hidden Gems

Yeah, so the median in that survey is lower $500, but still not pocket change. Theme parks are fun, but it is hard to say a theme park is ever budget travel.

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How to Plan an Itinerary That Saves Money, Avoids Crowds, and Unlocks Hidden Gems

Yes, the Hyatt Regency Zadar opened May 15th. It's on Croatia's Adriatic coast, walking distance to Zadar's old town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In fact, if you'll recall our episode of Scott Keys from going, I went to Croatia years ago on a cheap airfare deal to Zadar. It ended up being one of my favorite countries.

Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways
How to Plan an Itinerary That Saves Money, Avoids Crowds, and Unlocks Hidden Gems

Yes, the Hyatt Regency Zadar opened May 15th. It's on Croatia's Adriatic coast, walking distance to Zadar's old town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In fact, if you'll recall our episode of Scott Keys from going, I went to Croatia years ago on a cheap airfare deal to Zadar. It ended up being one of my favorite countries.

Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways
How to Plan an Itinerary That Saves Money, Avoids Crowds, and Unlocks Hidden Gems

Yes, the Hyatt Regency Zadar opened May 15th. It's on Croatia's Adriatic coast, walking distance to Zadar's old town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In fact, if you'll recall our episode of Scott Keys from going, I went to Croatia years ago on a cheap airfare deal to Zadar. It ended up being one of my favorite countries.

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How to Plan an Itinerary That Saves Money, Avoids Crowds, and Unlocks Hidden Gems

Going big. And the great budget tip here is that, of course, this one's bookable with World of Hyatt Points, which NerdWallet continues to find one of the most valuable point currencies out there. So this could be a great play for Points and Miles nerds. Yep. And now for some news in the Points and Miles world related to airlines. That's that Amex is losing a transfer partner.

Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways
How to Plan an Itinerary That Saves Money, Avoids Crowds, and Unlocks Hidden Gems

Going big. And the great budget tip here is that, of course, this one's bookable with World of Hyatt Points, which NerdWallet continues to find one of the most valuable point currencies out there. So this could be a great play for Points and Miles nerds. Yep. And now for some news in the Points and Miles world related to airlines. That's that Amex is losing a transfer partner.

Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways
How to Plan an Itinerary That Saves Money, Avoids Crowds, and Unlocks Hidden Gems

Going big. And the great budget tip here is that, of course, this one's bookable with World of Hyatt Points, which NerdWallet continues to find one of the most valuable point currencies out there. So this could be a great play for Points and Miles nerds. Yep. And now for some news in the Points and Miles world related to airlines. That's that Amex is losing a transfer partner.

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How to Plan an Itinerary That Saves Money, Avoids Crowds, and Unlocks Hidden Gems

The last day to transfer Amex membership rewards points to Hawaiian Airlines is June 30th. Wait a second. What?

Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways
How to Plan an Itinerary That Saves Money, Avoids Crowds, and Unlocks Hidden Gems

The last day to transfer Amex membership rewards points to Hawaiian Airlines is June 30th. Wait a second. What?

Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways
How to Plan an Itinerary That Saves Money, Avoids Crowds, and Unlocks Hidden Gems

The last day to transfer Amex membership rewards points to Hawaiian Airlines is June 30th. Wait a second. What?

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How to Plan an Itinerary That Saves Money, Avoids Crowds, and Unlocks Hidden Gems

Exactly, Tess. So since Alaska Airlines acquired Hawaiian, you could move Amex points to Hawaiian miles, then convert those to Alaska mileage plan miles at a one-to-one ratio. However, that little trick ends on June 30th.

Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways
How to Plan an Itinerary That Saves Money, Avoids Crowds, and Unlocks Hidden Gems

Exactly, Tess. So since Alaska Airlines acquired Hawaiian, you could move Amex points to Hawaiian miles, then convert those to Alaska mileage plan miles at a one-to-one ratio. However, that little trick ends on June 30th.

Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways
How to Plan an Itinerary That Saves Money, Avoids Crowds, and Unlocks Hidden Gems

Exactly, Tess. So since Alaska Airlines acquired Hawaiian, you could move Amex points to Hawaiian miles, then convert those to Alaska mileage plan miles at a one-to-one ratio. However, that little trick ends on June 30th.

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How to Plan an Itinerary That Saves Money, Avoids Crowds, and Unlocks Hidden Gems

That is correct. And speaking of built tests.

Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways
How to Plan an Itinerary That Saves Money, Avoids Crowds, and Unlocks Hidden Gems

That is correct. And speaking of built tests.

Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways
How to Plan an Itinerary That Saves Money, Avoids Crowds, and Unlocks Hidden Gems

That is correct. And speaking of built tests.