Travel Resources

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Accommodations


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Hilton Honors – Begin building your reward points with every stay. Use points toward FREE hotel stays.

Marriott Bonvoy Rewards – Learn to maximize your reward points as you travel the world and stay in awesome accommodations.

Booking.com – Searching for unique accommodations at the cheapest prices. Booking.com has you covered.

Airbnb – Vacation rentals that feel just a little bit like home.

Vrbo – Find the perfect home away from home as you travel with  kitchen amenities, laundry option and a chance for everyone to spread out.

Rental Car Resources


National – Begin building rewards and earn points toward free rentals each time you rent a car.

Sixt – Founded in Germany, Sixt now has rental car locations worldwide.

Travel Gear


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Map Apps for Travel


Super smart apps for your next travel adventure
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Google Maps – Find local transit, restaurants, view maps and get driving directions as you travel.

Waze – Crowd-sourced driving directions based on realtime traffic updates. Find the best route to your destination from fellow drivers and avoid road hazards.

Transportation & Flights


Google Flights –  A popular flight search engine that compiles upcoming flights all in one place. Discover how to use Google Flights for all of your travel needs.

United Airlines – If you haven’t already signed up to earn reward points with the MileagePlus program, now is the best time.

Trainline –  If you find yourself traveling in Europe, I recommend the Trainline App or website as a super simple way to purchase train tickets for almost any destination.

Travel Apps


Airalo – Airalo is an eSIM marketplace, which lets you buy eSIMs for countries around the world, which you can then install on your phone to have data through a local service provider. An eSIM is essentially a digital SIM – there is no physical SIM card that you have to install in your device.

AllTrails – Alltrails is a great app to find outdoor adventure all around the world. With over 300,000 curated trails, it’s easy to find the perfect hike, bike ride, or running route for any level of adventurer. Plus, the Alltrails app makes it easy to share your favorite trails with your friends, so you can all enjoy the outdoors together.

Google Translate – Google Translate is a must have travel app for any frequent traveler. The Google travel app is packed with features, helping you navigate the world where you don’t understand the language. 

1Password – A password manager program to secure your sensitive data, travel documents, and passwords in a secure vault. 

Netflix– Ok, so maybe Netflix really isn’t an “essential” travel app, but when you are on a long flight without in-flight entertainment or you are stuck on a layover that never seems to end, according to Digital TrendsNetflix can be a lifesaver.

Spotify – Spotify allows you to listen to music and play millions of songs and podcasts for free anywhere in the world. Should you upgrade to a premium account? If you would love to listen to music without any ads, then yes, you should upgrade

Timeshifter – Long before your flight ever takes off, the app begins to give tips on when to avoid caffeine, when to drink, when to avoid or seek out daylight, and when to adjust your sleep schedule.

TripAdvisor – TripAdvisor shares user-generated content, travel ideas, ideas of things to do, excursions, restaurants, and more. You can even make online bookings for transportation, lodging, travel experiences, and places to eat. Be sure to read the reviews.

WhatsApp – WhatsApp Messenger, also known as WhatsApp, is a messaging platform that allows you to stay in touch with family and friends as you travel with text and make video calls via the internet.

Yelp – Yelp is a free crowd-sourced app where users can leave reviews on certain places they’ve been to, including restaurants, attractions, hotels, and more

Snacks & Travel Food


Clean Simple Eats – Easy to travel with protein powders, energy drinks, hydration drinks, and nut butters. Come in individual packets for easy travel. Use code SQUAD10 for 10% off your purchase.

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Tours


GuideAlong Audio Tours (Formerly known as GyPSy Guide)- It is almost like having your own tour guide in the backseat of your car. Explore at your own pace and learn the history as the tour commentary plays automatically as you drive using your gps location.

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Rick Steves Audio Tours – FREE self-guided walking tours of European cities to discover historical sights, travel tips, and cultural insights.

Viator – Experiences, attractions and tours that enhance your travel experience.

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Get Your Guide – Book local tours in the United States and around the world.

Send Money Abroad


Wise – An international mobile banking app that is 100% free to use. Wise allows you to receive, send, and hold money much like PayPal or Venmo—except it allows you to do so in more that 50 currencies!  You always get the market rate when you convert money between currencies, and it has crazy low fees.

Credit Card for Travel


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Chase Sapphire Reserve – Discover all the premium travel perks with Chase Sapphire Reserve benefits: premier travel, dining, and lounge perks. Sign up today!

Travel Planners & Packing Lists


International Travel Planner

Download your FREE International Printable Packing Lists to ensure that all of your essentials are packed for your next adventure.

Domestic Travel Planner

Have you ever forgotten to pack your toothbrush? Download your FREE Travel Packing Lists to remember the essentials and be prepared. Lists are helpful for all your close-to-home adventures.

Travel and Photography Tools & Gadgets

Build your travel and photography “toolkits” with these amazing tools and accessories to strengthen your picture-taking skills. 
Travel Tools & Gadgets

Photography Tools & Gadgets