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By Megan Doyle | American Express Credit Intel Freelance Contributor
6 Min Read | November 30, 2020 in Cards
Vacation (n). An extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one spent away from home or in traveling.1
Everyone needs a vacation from time to time, but family vacations often can be more than a source of much-needed rejuvenation: They can offer unforgettable experiences that create lifelong memories. Sure, they can be expensive. But with the right travel rewards credit card, family vacations don’t have to break the bank. Here are five ways credit cards can help you make the most of your next family vacation.
Travel rewards credit cards offer plenty of ways to save money when booking your next trip. Depending on the type of card you have, there are three ways you could save:
No matter what time your flight departs, it’s hard to predict whether it’s going to take 5 or 50 minutes to get through airport security. And 50 minutes can feel like a lifetime when everyone’s anticipating fun to come. Fortunately, some travel rewards credit cards can make going through the airport a breeze – and save you big bucks. When choosing a travel credit card, look for:
If your next vacation is to somewhere you’ve never been, you could spend hours figuring out which sights to see, which restaurants to eat at, and where to stay. Once again, your travel credit card could come in handy. Look out for benefits like:
If a five-day family vacation sounds nice, just think how much nicer six or seven days could be. With an extra day or two, you’ll have more time to see the sights, more time to relax, and more opportunities for you and your family to get the most out of your trip. But the best part is that with the right travel credit card, you can get an extra night and other benefits. Look out for cards that get you:
One of the biggest benefits of all is when it comes to traveling, credit cards are convenient. Here’s why:
1 “Vacation,” Lexico
2 “Best Credit Cards with Travel and Airline Credits for Incidentals [2020],” AwardWallet
3 “Credit Cards and Loyalty Programs featuring TSA PreCheck®,” Transportation Security Administration
4 “First Checked Bag Free,” Delta
5 “Which Hotel Cards Give You the Best Perks Like Room Upgrades & Late Check-Out?,” Million Mile Secrets
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