Raimee Travels

The cheap way to fly Delta ONE ⬇️ 👏TRANSFER PARTNERS👏 Your credit card points can do a lot more when you know where & how to transfer them. There are a few different credit cards you can get that allow you to transfer to the partners mentioned above. 💳 COMMENT ‘BEST CARDS’ and I’ll send you a list. THEN: 🔺Search on these partner websites to find flights operated by Delta 🔺Search for biz class/upper class to find the Delta One seats 🔺Compare the cost to what’s listed on the Delta SkyMiles website (often times you can find deals for less on those partner websites!) 🔺Book a Delta One flight arriving or departing JFK and get to experience this amazing lounge!! *One more fun Delta One thing to know: at JFK there’s a private area to check your bags & soon will be a private security area (they have private entrance & security at LAX already!) Have you flown Delta One? What did you think? I love how they’re making the entire experience from checking in to boarding so luxurious! #deltaonelounge #deltaone #businessclass #jfk @delta

How I travel first class so often 👀 … There’s a few ways — and unfortunately none of them involve a trust fund 🥲 If you want to travel in upper class more, these are the 4 steps I would take to get good at booking the best deals for fewest amount of points (or cash)! 1️⃣ Study and get familiar with Airline Awards charts! @nerdwallet has the best article about this if you search “airline award charts” in Google, it will pop up in the first few results! 2️⃣ & 3️⃣ Research travel rewards cards and figure out which is best for you based on YOUR travel goals. If you want to fly business class to the Maldives, the card you decide to get might be different than the card you get if you want to travel first class to Bora Bora. 💳 Comment ‘BEST CARDS’ and I’ll send you my favorite cards with info about what each does so you can pick the best one for you. 4️⃣ Never book through the Rewards Portal 😬 Very few times will this be the best deal (and especially won’t be for biz/first class flights!) Transfer your points!! I have a video on this or you can easily google how to do it from your portal! 5️⃣ Book your flight with points as far in advance as possible OR as close to the flight takeoff as possible — this is often when you’ll be able to get the seat for fewest amount of points. ✨BONUS TIP: if you don’t want to get into the points & miles game yet or simple want to find the best upper class fares using CASH 💰 … I highly recommend subscribing to @ashleygetsaround email service where she sends out cash deals her team finds for biz class✨ #businessclass #pointsandmiles #trustfund #travelrewards #travelcard

This is how I can afford more travel… I NEVER overpay for flights & this frees up so much budget for more travel. I think I’ve only spent more than $500 on an international flight twice (and only once more than $1k). 💬Comment THRIFTY below and I’ll send you the link to sign up for these emails! @thriftytraveler is 50% off right now, making the service less than $5 per month — which is SO worth it, even if you just use it to book one cheap flight per year! I talk about these emails all the time because they’ve truly saved me thousands over the years. And yes — I’m a paying customer, I do not get this service for free! I just used them again to book my New Zealand flight later this year for less than 60k delta SkyMiles points! What’s the cheapest flight deal you’ve ever scored? #cheapflights #flightdeal #businessclasstravel #traveltips #smartertravel

My honest thoughts on all-inclusive resorts👀 📍Staying at @hyattvividgrandisland in Cancún was my first ever experience at an all-inclusive! I must admit I used to think this wasn’t my travel “style”, but I’m alllll about strong opinions loosely held — and my stay here really did change my mind! I love sharing my travel tips to help you take your dream trip & see as much of our world as you can… but sometimes we do also need a real VACATION. The best part about the all-inclusive life in my opinion is that I didn’t have to think about anything. I could genuinely relax. I wasn’t going from one spot to the next trying to find where to eat or what activity I should be doing. I get why families love these places now! I LOVE the way I travel normally — jam packing my itinerary and seeing as much as possible (because I have a 9-5 so I need to optimize my PTO!) …but a vacation like this for a long weekend might be something I add to my yearly travel plans. I genuinely feel sooo relaxed after my stay here — even though I also had to work while I was there 😂 Next time I’ll be FULLY OOO! What are your thoughts on all-inclusive? Would you try one? 💬DM or comment “CANCUN HOTEL” and I’ll send you the link to book this at their opening discounted rates! #hyattvividcreator @hyattvivid #hyatthotel #cancuntravel #cancún #cancunmexico #cancunhotel

Full Ireland itinerary break-down⬇️ Comment ‘IRELAND MAP’ to get my map of saved locations! Here’s my full itinerary👇 Day 1: ✈️Arrive in Dublin *Pro tip: if exploring west coast only, fly in to Shannon Airport direct from east coast USA Day 2-3: 🚗 Drive 2hrs to Sligo ⛰️ Explore Sligo + Donegal Day 4-5: 🚗Drive to Co. Mayo & explore nearby 🏠 Stay in Westport ⛰️Explore Co. Mayo & Co. Galway Day 6,7,8: 🚙Drive to Co. Kerry ⭕️Ring of Kerry, Killarney, Gap of Dunloe, Beara Penninsula (if you have time) Day 8-9: 🚙Drive to Cork 🌊 Explore Cork & Cobh Day 9-10: ✈️ Last day/night in Dublin 😢 If your trip to Ireland is shorter than 10 days, I’d recommend the first half of this itinerary! ✨The north west part of Ireland is so magical & has very few tourists — so if you only have 5-7 days, spend majority of your time there (my opinion!) + it’s only 2.5-3hrs from Dublin!✨ Have you been?! I already want to go back! #ireland #irelandtravel #wildatlanticway

These truly make travel better (more👇) I’ve been traveling the world every year since I was 17 & have worked in the travel industry for many years… so I’ve learned a LOT and have refined & perfected my travel process along the way! These are just a few of the “rules” I follow while planning trips that help me maximize each trip, save time & money, and have the BEST experiences!👇 *I have so many more so let me know if you want a pt.2* Rule 1) MAKE SAVED LOCATION MAPS! I think travel is best when you leave room for spontaneity. 🗺️ Creating these Google Maps while I itinerary plan is a great way for me to navigate the destination and have tons of ideas of what to do based on how I’m feeling/my location each day of my trip! Rule 2) Hours traveled to destination = minimum amount of days to spend there! ✈️ This doesn’t ALWAYS work out but it’s what I try for and what helps me maximize my trip & decide how to plan it. Rule 3) I avoid the “hot spots” May-September. But if I am planning to travel to some of the more popular summer destinations, I ALWAYS make sure to stay in a more local town nearby rather than in the main city. 👀 My favorite time to travel is October-March (I really don’t mind cold weather… cuter outfits + less crowds!) Rule 4) Stay near a local coffee shop. I’m a coffee lover but I also find this is a good way to tell if you’re going to be staying in a cool local neighborhood rather than in the middle of the tourist trail. ☕️ Better prices, better atmosphere, and a go-to local spot to support each morning! Rule 5) CARRY-ON only for life! I know this takes practice but it’s so worth it. I plan my outfits so I can mix & match them & if it’s a longer trip I just do laundry. My favorite travel bag brands are @nomadlane @monostravel & @calpak! 🧳 Also highly recommend following @rileejsmith for all your packing/bag recommendations — she posts the BEST, detailed reviews. Now I’d love

Things to know before visiting Ireland @tourismireland #ad 1) The perfect place for an Ireland road trip is along The Wild Atlantic Way! 🌊 Ireland’s west coast has it all: dramatic landscapes, cute coastal towns, & delicious food. 2) There are quick & easy direct flights from the East Coast of USA (BOS/JFK/EWR) into Shannon Airport. 🛃 & the best part is when you fly back to the USA from Shannon Airport, you’ll go through pre-clearance, so no long customs lines when you arrive back home! 3) Stops to add to your itinerary: ⛰️ County Sligo: Benbulbin, Gleniff Horseshoe, Knocknarea, Castle Classiebawn 🌿County Mayo: Westport, Silver Strand Beach, Croagh Patrick, Mweelrea 🌄County Galway: Dunguaire Castle, Doolin, Pine Island, Galway 🪨County Clare: Cliffs of Moher 🚗 County Kerry: The Ring of Kerry, Gap of Dunloe, Muckross House, Killarney 4) What it’s like driving on the other side of the road: you really do get used to it & it’s so worth it. Let me know if you have any questions about planning your trip! Hope you have the best trip in this magical place ✨💚 #FillYourHeartWithIreland #WildAtlanticWay #LoveIreland

Share your next destination & I’ll give a rec👇 📝 Let’s make this comment section full of good restaurant recommendations around the world! If you’ve been to a place that someone else comments, share your restaurant recommendation & I’ll share mine if I’ve been there too ⬇️ 🍝 THEN MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS!!! To make it less overwhelming & still keep a bit of spontaneity — I’d reserve 2-4 restaurants for your trip & you can always cancel if plans or appetites change. Gone are the days when you could wander up to a spot on a random Tuesday and get a table… Most popular destinations require a reservation and I’ve learned the hard way on recent trips 😩 If you’re like me and love a good meal when traveling — and don’t want to be stuck wandering around trying to find somewhere that’s got space — I promise you want to book reservations now! 🎟️& this also applies to reserving ANY activity, sight or museum you plan to visit too! Book them nowww!!! So where’s your next destination? If I’ve been I’ll tell you one place to go! #traveltips #foodietravel

The biggest mistake people make in Paris⬇️ ✨Having too many EXPECTATIONS!!!✨ I left my first trip to this city in 2014 feeling confused & let down — how were all the movies so wrong? Why did people rave about this city? What was the hype about? I HATED IT & I actually vowed to never return… … Until I grew up a bit and realized first impressions aren’t always truth, especially when it comes to travel. So I went back and ended up falling in love with this city the way people write about and I couldn’t believe it. If you’re traveling to Paris this summer or fall, my biggest piece of advice (aside from all the tips in this video) is to level set your expectations and go in with an open mind. Open mind + you REALLY need to get off the tourist trail. Checking off the major sights in Paris from your bucket list is great, but this city really shines when you wander off and stumble upon the true local gems. 🇫🇷Comment PARIS GUIDE & I’ll send you my free Google Map of saved locations — the cafes, restaurants, bars etc that I love around Paris! #paris #paristravel #paristips

A MUST-DO day trip from Dublin or Galway⬇️ #GetYourGuidePartner Even if you only have 24-48hrs in Ireland, this is part of the island you need to see (& I rarely say anything is a must!) @getyourguide has some amazing tours like this around Ireland that will take you to see some of the most dramatic landscapes, adorable towns, & well-preserved castles! Top sights from this tour: 🪨 The Burren ✨Doolin 🏰 Dunguaire Castle ☘️Cliffs of Moher 🏘️Galway I looove booking day trips & tours with @getyourguide via the app or on my laptop! It’s truly such a convenient way to see more & learn along the way. #IrelandTravel #DublinTravel #GalwayTravel #irelandcalling #dublinireland

My accommodation tips to save $👇 I couldn’t make this video without sharing at least one smarter travel tip! & here are some more things I do to find the best accommodation options: 🏨 Join AARP (yes, at any age!) for hotel discounts 🚗 If you have AAA, you can also get discounts! 🏩Check websites like Roomer & @planschange_com to find hotel reservations that people can no longer make — resold at lower rates! 💻 Always reverse image search Airbnbs/VRBOS/Hotels to see where else that same place might be listed for a different rate! Of course you can also use credit card points to book hotels for “free” but I wanted to share tips that you don’t need a travel card for (especially because I typically use my points for flights & not for hotels). Would you stay at The Golden Egg 🥚?! #airbnb #ireland #chickens #traveltips #hoteltips #airbnbhomes

Is the $1k+ price worth it? (my thoughts👇) The @delta Premium Select cabin *might* be a good option for you if you don’t have the $$$ or points for Delta One but still want more space than Comfort+! Perks: 💺 Larger, wider seats 🦵 Extra-extra leg room (more than comfort+) 🎧 Noise cancelling headphones 🍱 Gourmet food options 🍺 Free drinks 🍪 Extra/premium snacks ✈️Dedicated cabin flight attendant 👣 Foot rest + extra extra recline (it’s kind of like a living room recliner chair) I really enjoyed my experiences in Premium Select (but both times I paid less than the typical $1k+!) I WOULD probably pay up to the $1k price for a flight over 7-8+ hours — especially if an overnight flight because I’d want to try and sleep. I recently flew economy overnight for 10hrs and got approximately 12minutes of sleep — it messed up my jet lag for the entire trip 😬 … so I think these Premium seats would have helped a lot. The older I get the more I value a comfy plane seat if I can swing it with points or find a cheap cash value. I get alerted about deals with @thriftytraveler — I love them and talk about them allll the time! 🔺Have you/would you fly Premium Select? #deltaairlines #premiumeconomy #avgeek #firstclass #businessclass