{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66fa430f74c2ee6ff7ee57ac/66fa56b9380a74ab156d999a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Travel hack using credit card point:  Book a $22,000 African Safari for Less Than $3,000","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66fa430f74c2ee6ff7ee57ac/1727681736684-13dca827-00b8-4159-a58b-ab8033a46bba.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h2>Booking an African Safari on Points</h2><p><strong>Source:</strong> \"This TikTok Hack Can Help You Book a $22,000 African Safari for Less Than $3,000\" - Travel + Leisure (August 20, 2024)</p><p><strong>Main Theme:</strong> Leveraging credit card points, specifically Chase and Marriott Bonvoy, to drastically reduce the cost of a luxurious African safari.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Significant Savings:</strong> TikToker David Shae demonstrates how to book a safari at the JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge in Kenya, typically costing $22,000, for the equivalent of $2,900 using points.</li><li><strong>Chase Transfer Bonus:</strong> The strategy hinges on a 70% transfer bonus offered by Chase for transferring points to Marriott Bonvoy. This means transferring 100,000 Chase points yields 170,000 Marriott points.</li><li><strong>Marriott Bonvoy Redemption:</strong> Shae identifies a five-night stay at the lodge for under 500,000 Marriott points, including a fifth night free – a perk of using Marriott points.</li><li><strong>Point Acquisition:</strong> Shae advises linking Chase and Marriott Bonvoy accounts to facilitate point transfer. He suggests transferring 290,000 Chase points (yielding 492,000 Marriott points after the bonus) to cover the cost.</li><li><strong>Alternative for Insufficient Points:</strong> For those lacking enough points, Marriott allows purchasing points at a rate of $1,250 for 100,000 points.</li><li><strong>Value Proposition:</strong> \"If you were to trade these points in for gift cards, that would only be $2,900. You're getting a $22,000 vacation for the equivalent of $2,900 dollars,\" states Shae.</li></ul><p><strong>Important Notes:</strong></p><ul><li>Availability for booking with points may vary.</li><li>This strategy requires a significant amount of credit card points.</li><li>It is crucial to compare the value of redeeming points for travel versus other redemption options.</li></ul><p><strong>Quote:</strong> \"This is how you can book a $22,000 all-inclusive African safari using only your Chase, Amex, or Marriott points,\" - David Shae</p><p><strong>Overall:</strong> The article highlights a valuable travel hack for those seeking affordable luxury experiences. By utilizing credit card rewards programs strategically, travelers can unlock significant savings on dream vacations like an African safari.</p>","author_name":"Jean Mba"}