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Better Together Travel
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 13 เม.ย. 2019
Hello!
We are Stephanie & Chris, a couple based (for now) in the US Midwest with a love for traveling. We are almost(!) empty nesters, having raised 8 kids.
Our reality, we believe, many of you have as well: a desire to experience more of this beautiful world, but realistic about what's really possible, juggling family and work obligations
Travel is the "secret sauce" in our relationship, and we each bring strengths: Chris is a technology professional who has traveled the world, literally from birth, is a fantastic planner and certified credit card points & miles hack. Stephanie is an accomplished entrepreneur and financial advisor.
If you enjoy our videos, please let us know by hitting the LIKE button. The SUBSCRIBE button really helps build our confidence that our efforts have found an audience.
Website: b2g.travel
Instagram: @b2g.travel
Email: hello@b2g.travel
Thank You!
We are Stephanie & Chris, a couple based (for now) in the US Midwest with a love for traveling. We are almost(!) empty nesters, having raised 8 kids.
Our reality, we believe, many of you have as well: a desire to experience more of this beautiful world, but realistic about what's really possible, juggling family and work obligations
Travel is the "secret sauce" in our relationship, and we each bring strengths: Chris is a technology professional who has traveled the world, literally from birth, is a fantastic planner and certified credit card points & miles hack. Stephanie is an accomplished entrepreneur and financial advisor.
If you enjoy our videos, please let us know by hitting the LIKE button. The SUBSCRIBE button really helps build our confidence that our efforts have found an audience.
Website: b2g.travel
Instagram: @b2g.travel
Email: hello@b2g.travel
Thank You!
How to Turn Casino Status Matching into Free Travel
Status matching is an opportunity to not only carry over premium travel privileges between hotel and airlines! Casinos in the US are always looking for ways to gain new customers, and we've discovered how to status match between them to gain cash, hotel stays and cruises!
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Booking our MSC Cruise (Attempt #1)
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I really don't understand why they couldn't put times of operation on their brochure 🤦♂️ Guess we will have to wait until Monday
Understanding Credit Card Rewards
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Travel Hacker University Lesson 102: The History of Credit Card Reward Programs - Credit Cards vs Charge Cards - Applying for Credit Cards - Chase 5/24 Rule - Sign Up Bonuses Thank you for watching this series. If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to us! www.b2g.travel IG: @b2g.travel
How Travel Reward Programs Work
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Travel Hacker University Lesson 101: The History of Travel Reward Programs - The History of Frequent Flyer Programs - The History of Hotel Reward Programs - The Future of Travel Reward Programs Thank you for watching this series. If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to us! www.b2g.travel IG: @b2g.travel
Tips for The Best Travel Savings! | We Will Teach You Our Travel Hacks
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Exploring Vietnam's Enchanting Trang An River by Boat
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The Trang An River Cruise, located in the Ninh Binh Province of Vietnam, offers visitors a serene and immersive journey through one of the country's most breathtaking natural landscapes. Known as the "Halong Bay on land," this UNESCO World Heritage site is celebrated for its towering limestone karsts, lush greenery, and tranquil waterways. The cruise takes passengers along the Sao Khe River, me...
A Tour of Liberty Hall Hotel Villa in Tam Coc, Vietnam
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POV: Getting to your Cave Villa in Santorini
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A Tour of our WeSense Villa in Santorini, Greece
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We have been anxiously awaiting this adventure and are so happy with our villa! Watching the sunset from the heated pool is our favorite activity.
Favorite Travel Apps: Timeshifter #shorts
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Favorite Travel Apps: Timeshifter #shorts
Cat Ba Island: Vietnam's Best Kept Secret
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Cat Ba Island: Vietnam's Best Kept Secret
Our Most Incredible Cave Adventure in Vietnam!
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Our Most Incredible Cave Adventure in Vietnam!
Is This the Coolest Cafe in the World (Note Cafe, Vietnam)
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Is This the Coolest Cafe in the World (Note Cafe, Vietnam)
Trying Weasel Coffee in Hanoi, Vietnam
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Trying Weasel Coffee in Hanoi, Vietnam
Marriott Points FTW! Happy Independence Day!
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Marriott Points FTW! Happy Independence Day!
Dangerous Heights! Climbing the Lying Dragon Mountain
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Dangerous Heights! Climbing the Lying Dragon Mountain
How To Afford Retirement Travel On A Budget
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How To Afford Retirement Travel On A Budget
How To Retire Early (Strategies & Examples)
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How To Retire Early (Strategies & Examples)
Watch Before Using Delta Credit Cards! Delta SkyMiles Devalued Again!
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We Climbed a Volcano in Guatemala (and it was insane)
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We Climbed a Volcano in Guatemala (and it was insane)
Tour of Hideaway Beach Resort: One of the Maldives' Most Exclusive Resort
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Tour of Hideaway Beach Resort: One of the Maldives' Most Exclusive Resort
The Secret of Lake Atitlán: Guatamala's Hidden Paradise
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The Secret of Lake Atitlán: Guatamala's Hidden Paradise
Hello, how do we get the platinum plan you are talking about in this video
@@asmabadrulla192 Hi! When you go to book, it is an option available to select the Platinum plan :)
It’s called the White Platinum All Inclusive Plan
@b2g.travel thank you so much. We are booking through an agent so not sure how to go about it
How long are you there?
Just a few more days, until our next visit!
It doesn’t look too busy when you went!
No, it really wasn't!
I lost 870$ with hopper , my flight was cancelled and hopper don’t want to refund my money , they give me a credit but when I call them to request a new flight they want me to pay 600$ more for a new flight , I don’t want to pay why should I pay for almost a new ticket again , this people are scam I don’t recommend anyone use HOPPER for flight tickets
I cannot believe this. There IS a person who actually has timeshare work for them. I think that these things were created by a Satan who had a bad hangover. Ha ha ha. At least, Satan has only contract for your lifetime, and not all your family in PERPETUITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is my personal opinion: Buy resale (week) not points.
Does this still work
Unfortunately you can’t only do this through spend or having the Wyndham Business Earners card I believe
I live there
Is this coffee vegetarian
In a sales presentation, I would complain that the value of the deed goes down even with Real Estate going up. Buying computers or cars depreciate but less than their vacation deeds. I wonder how they would respond to that argument.
This video is really helpful, thank you! But you mentioned you stayed in a Deluxe Overwater Villa… Was it called that or “Ocean Villa with Pool”? As there are a few different variations on their website.
Oh! It was the ocean villa with pool - we picked it because it faced west towards the sunset. Just looked at the floor plan to confirm
If you’re looking at the picture on the website we stayed in the villa third from the left :)
Wow Chris! You are one brave soul. Lol. Enjoy. It sounds gross
I from maldivies
I own a timeshare and been trying to get out of it for the past two years. I signed the contract back in Nevada of 2022 with Wyndham. Why is that when I was trying to find places to stay, everything was always booked by someone else. I do not see a use in keeping it. I don’t know anyone that would want to use my timeshare even if I were to keep it. Now that I’m interested in buying property, would owning the timeshare be similar?
Hi, we’re not certain about what your experience would be buying property but it would definitely be less stressful than trying to get out of a timeshare contract.
Congratulations on the new grandbaby! Your point about how difficult it is to command the same salary after leaving the workforce is absolutely correct. Enjoy seeing you guys!
Thank you! We can’t wait to get him his first passport! 😅
SCAM! Be aware $900 GONE
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I have a weird one for ya, I booked a hotel stay through hopper and used Klarna to make 4 payments. First payment went through just fine and a few hours later hopper cancels my payment and I get a notification from Klarna that they refunded me. It took 3-4 days for them to refund me (for no real reason) and it still shows I have a reservation on the app and even the hotel says I still have a reservation. I’ve called maybe 6 times already and they say I “paid” the amount and I don’t “owe anything”. I don’t owe anything because they canceled they payments. I’m afraid if I’m a “no show” they will suddenly charge me the whole amount. I verified with klarna they have refunded me (they did) and I don’t owe them anything. Please please someone help me.
The only thing worse than Time Share Industry is the Time Share Exit Industry. Avoid them Brother---Put the money in a dividend paying mutual fund and use dividends to pay for vacations.
I love Snorkeling! I'm going up have to add Maldives to my bucket list, it looks wonderful.
Hi! What would you recommend for buying a timeshare at Wyndham Orlando property?
Go onto expedia our booking.com and stay at the locations you are considering first. Then, go to RedWeek and EBay to get a sense of what the going price is on the secondary market.
Tip #1.. Stay the hell away from timeshares
Thank you for sharing
Makes a lot of sense.
What is the beach near? I'm coming next month & would love to see this beach
We rented a jeep and spent the day driving around. We found this after visiting the Kauai Coffee Plantation
I just spoke to them today March 2025. Easy to connect and talk to a rep.
Great podcast guys! A lot of fun trips you had last year!
Thank you!!!
Awesome! I love cruise ducks
This video was absolutely amazing. You touched on so many awesome topics that it's hard to remember them all and point them out individually. Let me start by thanking you for your candidness on camera. Towards the end, when you mentioned the argument, that's not something we hear too often on camera. Kelly and I have had those days. I also want to say Vietnam is one of our best trips. We cannot wait to revisit. You guys packed a lot in over the year. It's a good thing you had a wedding that kept you grounded, at least for one month :-). Thanks for sharing and keep them coming.
Thank you so much for the comments and feedback! Yes, we're prone to TMI but transparency is something we strive for - it keeps us accountable to one another and hopefully a different perspective.
@@b2g.travel I think anyone watching your videos can see the chemistry and realize there is genuine love.
Great Information! We need help in buying a resale. We LOVE to travel and have been to several presentations and have not bought into it.
Headed to the same resort in three weeks! Also used LuxuryEscapes. Would love to hear more about the whole experience. Didn't see anything on your website. Thanks
I’m noticing a common thread, everyone who’s knowledgeable about timeshare and understands it, always shops resale.
Wait, are you spying on us 😂
Uh, not all the time?! 😄 Merry Christmas!!
@@b2g.travel😂 Merry Christmas 🎄
That's the fault of the greedy air plane companies making things so uncomfortable
I think they are getting paid for that
Another good informative video. Have you ever done a video on the process and time it takes?
Not yet!
I really love the two friends who came to my house in Tam Coc.
Never ever buy a timeshare. It's not a good financial decision. Just because there are people that like them doesn't mean it's a good financial decision. You will always be better off taking the money you would spend on a timeshare and investing it and then spending a portion of that money every year for hotels or AB&Bs and the like. If you have to borrow money to buy the timeshare than you are really making a mistake because not only are you paying too much for the timeshare, but you are also paying interest every year. Maintenance and fees will always be higher than you are told when you buy it. DON'T EVER BUY A TIMESHARE, EVER!!!!!
Your ability to effortlessly navigate points, card benefits, hotel perks, and the whole shebang is mind-blowing. Seriously, I can't even recall what I had for dinner yesterday, but you're out here recalling the fine print of an Alaska transaction from the ancient scrolls of years past. 😂 Oh, and let's not forget the incredible feat of snagging a stay for just $100! And wait for it... a free Uber thrown in for good measure? You're like the superhero of budget-savvy adventures. Kudos on the awesomeness!
Thank you! Yeah, it's kinda funny when we look back on what we've learned the past few years - we're in the waning years of raising 8 kids so the money isn't as tight, but the skills we've learned are probably more beneficial to us now 🙂
I am with you 100%, EXCEPT for eating in the pool. LOL. Enjoy the vacation.
Safe travels buddy!
Nice Podcast. Thank you for sharing 😊
Daym that really sucks double thinking about even installing this app
I purchased their 'Cancel for Any Reason Travel Insurance' for a trip to France through I had to cancel my trip and I applied for a refund. The confirmation email said it would take up to 3 days for the funds to show in my back account. It's been 3 weeks now and multiple emails back and forth. They claim they have transferred the funds, but nothing has been deposited in my account. I'm at wits end, because as you mentioned it feels like you are communicating with an automated email system. I've opened a BBB complaint and reached out to Air Canada since I purchased Hopper insurance on their website when I was booking my flights with AC. I don't want to let this go, because it's $2692.62 CAD.
Hopper doesn’t offer carrot cash rewards anymore for booking flights… I purchase two flights last week and they don’t want to give me carrot cash rewards, I called and they just tell me histories…
“Hold my warm nutz” 😂. Thank you for sharing this informative video. Kelly & I recently opened AA Barclays account and received 50,000 points. Any pointers for ways to maximize the card?
Hi! Yeah, that's the best starter card for airline miles. There's a couple of ways to maximize the card. The most obvious is using it to book travel on the AA website, not just airfare but hotels and rental cars. The second is through AA partners using www.simplymiles.com where you can get 2x or more for your spend just by going through their portal. They also have an extension for Google Chrome which is handy. For example we get a few miles every time we buy groceries online from Walmart.com
Also AAdvantage Shopping www.aadvantageeshopping.com
@@b2g.travelmany thanks for the response. I will add each link under our AA tab. Thank you
This hopper is cheating customers and they have charged twice for rescheduling and finally they have put a block on my ticket which says cannot change my travel dates anymore. This is absurd and there is no one to respond and they are trying to cheat people or take them for a ride. Please call the legal department and file a fraud case on this hopper company
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