Travel hacking is a unique hobby where people use credit card rewards, frequent flier programs and other travel loyalty programs to travel for free or as cheaply as possible.
Some people prefer to get as much value as possible from travel hacking. Others aim to get access to luxurious travel experiences they would not otherwise be able to afford.
Either way, traveling for free is possible with a bit of careful planning. It may seem too good to be true, but it’s not. My family has used credit card rewards to get free flights, hotel stays and cruises on more than one occasion.
I’d say we’ve easily earned over $10,000 worth of credit card rewards and free travel since we got started a few years ago. Here’s what you need to know if you want to start travel hacking as a beginner that has no experience at all.