If you’ve ever booked the cheapest flight… only to find yourself on a three-layover marathon wishing you’d spent a little more, this episode is going to change how you search forever.I’m joined by Taima Ramsey from Poor in a Private Plane, who’s made a career out of finding luxury travel experiences without the luxury price tag. Together, we’re breaking down how to find the best flights—not just the cheapest—so you can travel in comfort without blowing your budget.In this episode, we cover:Why “budget” doesn’t have to mean “cheap” (and how to get intentional about your travel choices)How to use Google Flights Explore to discover destinations you didn’t even know were possibleThe price tracking trick that saved Taima’s parents $400 in just 24 hoursThe “date grid” feature that can shave hundreds off your airfareHidden tools like the Points Path Chrome extension for points and miles fansWhy booking direct is usually smarter than third-party sitesTaima’s “Travel Roulette” method for spontaneous, affordable tripsMistakes to avoid when using points & miles so you get the best valueTimestamps:00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Introduction00:56 Taima's Journey to Luxury Travel on a Budget02:43 Defining Budget Travel vs. Cheap Travel04:28 Strategies for Budget Travel08:57 Google Flights: A Powerful Tool for Travelers13:16 Exploring Google Flights Features24:19 Other Travel Search Engines and Tools33:29 Favorite Airlines and Travel Preferences34:22 Traveling to the Philippines: Flight Challenges34:35 Loyalty to Delta and Its Partners35:41 Avoiding Budget Airlines37:25 Budgeting for Better Travel Experiences38:37 Finding the Best Flight Deals40:30 Maximizing Points and Miles40:42 Planning a Trip to Mexico on a Budget42:22 Using Google Flights for Travel Planning47:01 Mistakes to Avoid When Using Points52:11 Rapid Fire Travel Questions56:54 Travel Roulette: Planning Spontaneous Trips58:52 Final Thoughts and Where to FollowLinks & Resources:Taima’s Blog: Poor in a Private PlaneTaima’s Facebook Group: Luxury Travel on a Budget Insider TipsPoints Path Chrome Extension: Download HereFollow Taima: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok – @poorinaprivateplane Support the showFull episodes, including video, are available on Youtube. Check out more from Genni: Join the Lazy Budget Travel Tips Facebook Group Grab the FREE Budget Travel 101 Course Follow Genni on Instagram Traveling Franklins Blog Get the Weekly Newsletter! Show Support for the Podcast: Check out my Credit Card Links (no cost to you) or Buy Me A Coffee (or Burrito iykyk)

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