How To Save Money For the Holiday Traveling Season
As the holiday season approaches, get into the spirit of saving money while traveling! Take out a virtual pen and paper, here are the best ways you can save over a hundred dollars during the festivities.
Can you believe Thanksgiving is over? As we prepare for candy cane decorations, pine-scented candles, and all-around holiday cheer, don’t forget to take care of your wallet! The holidays don’t have to be dreadful for your bank account while you’re on the move.
Where will you be traveling this holiday season?
According to Investopedia, around 112 million people—up from 109 million in 2021—are planning to travel for the holidays in December, and 29% think it’s going to cost over $500.
In fact, Travel + Leisure estimates that the average holiday traveler is expected to rack up around $1,800 in travel expenses, but is also “prioritizing saving money over convenience and amenities.”
That’s good news because if you plan to join the savings train, we’re giving you a list of rewards (found in the Miles App) to help keep your wallet fat during your travels!
Before You Go, Pack The Perfect Bag
Half the battle of traveling is preparing for it. Before you hit the road, consider your 15-year-old luggage gathering cobwebs in the back of your closet. Is it worth another duct tape patch?
And your holiday garments—how will they arrive once it’s time to wear them? Freshly pressed and pristine for mom to compliment, or wrinkled up in a ball for the dog to play with?
We get it, packing can be a headache, period. That is until you see Halfday’s Garment Duffle Bag. Its thoughtful, elegant, and efficient design will put anyone at ease and make stress a thing of the past.
You can choose from a palette of three colors—the Marine Blue, the Hunter Green, or the Deep Crimson—and pay $95.
But you’re not here to pay full price.
As a Miles member, you’ll only pay $71.25 with free shipping and returns. That’s an incredible 25% off (not including the shipping and return costs) on a beautiful piece of luggage that normally goes for $100 and above!
To grab the offer, go into the Miles app and search for “Halfday”, redeem, and enjoy!
Hit The Road And Get Cash Back
At Miles, we hone in on all modes of transportation. Believe us when we say that driving is the most common form of transportation in the US, and definitely a popular way to get back home to family and friends during the holidays.
However, with gas prices and inflation so high, driving can become financially stressful with every meal you buy or with every tank of gas, but it doesn’t have to be.
Go into the Miles app, and search for “Upside.”
You’ll find two exclusive offers that will save you $5 on your first $10 purchase or give you 25 cents back per gallon on your first fill-up while using Upside.
This means you have no choice but to save on any purchase from a participating gas station, restaurant, or grocery store!
For The Little Ones
We commend long-distance travelers over the holiday break, it’s no easy feat with the surge of crowds. And yet, those who are parents take the cake; traveling with children should be considered an Olympic Sport!
To ease not only the parents’ herculean efforts, but the little ones’ nerves during flights, or boredom during road trips, consider calling the doctor of laughter and whimsy. We’re talking, of course, about Dr. Seuss and his mosaic of colorful, tongue-twister books.
This time, save some money for the kids. Instead of getting one book for the tots, you’ll get three for just $2! Each hardcover book is around $5, and if you multiply that by three, the total would be $15 without redeeming the Dr.Seuss reward on the Miles app. You’ll be saving approximately $13.
What will you buy for $13? A whole meal? Consider it on us.
Don’t Forget The Snacks
Most parents know that not even Dr. Seuss can hold off squirmy, hungry kids. Once the munchies hit, it turns into a patience game. To help curb the kids’ (or your) hunger, we’ve got some free goodies in store.
First, for the healthier-minded folks, grab some dried Passion Fruit Snack Rounds (normally sold for $12.90) to eat on the go. Don’t worry and eat away, this one won’t mess up your post-turkey diet.
Now, for the ones with a sweet tooth, check out the all-natural Shortbread Snaps (sold for $7.75). Whether you eat it as a snack or add it to a gift list, it wouldn’t hurt to take it along on your travels since it may indeed come in handy.
To access these free packets of yum, type in “TryProducts” into the looking glass icon found on the top left-hand corner of the rewards page, click on your reward of preference, and redeem your savings of at least $20.65.
Finally, Get In The Groove
Ask any travel enthusiast what one of the best things about traveling is and they will answer “the journey.” If you’re dreading the cramped car seats or the dingy-smelling airplane bathrooms, get in the groove instead and plug in a pair of Tranya earbuds, hit that play button, and enjoy the journey.
With tons of music streaming services, you’ll have plenty to choose from, but not many will get your personalized taste as right as Pandora with its Music Genome Project. Every time you give a song you like a thumbs up, a skip, or a replay, it learns your style and thus, keeps you in the flow.
For Pandora lovers, every month costs $9.99, but with the Pandora reward in the Miles app, you’ll get three months for free—give it a listen with nothing to lose!
Moving on (pun intended), for those who prefer ad-free podcasts, sports, news, talk entertainment, and comedy there’s SiriusXM. As the largest audio company, there’s a virtually endless selection of “food for the ears”. You can also give it a listen for three months for just $1!
Lastly, if you’re wondering where you can get a pair of the mint-colored Tranya earbuds (like the ones in the image above) for a ridiculously low price of $35 (normally $70), look no further than the Miles app. As of this writing, you’ll not only get the earbuds 50% off but anything on their site is fair game.
Savings For The Long Term
Pat yourself on the back, you’ve made it this far! Savings is a lifestyle and should never end! Redeem these rewards and increase your chances of holiday shopping, stick to your holiday budget, and check off “saving for the holidays” from your to-do list.
And don’t stop here. Check out top ways to keep costs low while having fun (like using your miles to bid on and win gift cards)!
What other ways can you save this holiday season?
Happy Saving!
