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Turn your wanderlust into reality with expert strategies from Brian Kelly, the founder of The Points Guy—the leading voice in travel and loyalty programs—with this ultimate resource for everything from leveraging airline and credit card points to planning your dream itinerary.

Named Forbes’s #1 travel influencer and one of Travel + Leisure’s Most Notable People in Travel, Brian Kelly can help you conquer your travel goals so you can experience the world like a pro. Now, this comprehensive guide provides a complete roadmap for travelers, breaking down everything you need to know from A to Z, to reduce the stress of planning a trip and to provide you with all the tools to make your travel dreams come true.

Get practical advice on a range of topics, including the most effective ways to leverage airline and credit card points, how to conquer your fear of flying and manage travel anxiety, how to beat jetlag, and how to travel on any kind of budget. Kelly also covers the ins and outs of travel insurance, the art of filing a complaint and getting the compensation you deserve, the necessary gear and technology for modern travel, as well as tips to plan your trip and pinpoint the best destination for you.

Whether you’re a college student studying abroad, a young adult venturing out solo, a family, a group of friends, empty nesters, retirees, or a business traveler, this is the trusted guide every traveler will reach for when they need ideas for a new destination, a kick in the pants to get started planning that next vacation, advice about what to expect in a new country, how to find quality lodging, what paperwork and IDs you need to travel, how to get the best customer service from an airline, and how to travel with kids of all ages, and more.

Easy-to-read, informative, and inspirational, this is the definitive travel guide for your next adventure, no matter how big or small.

About The Author

Jonno Rattman

Brian Kelly is the Founder of The Points Guy (TPG), the leading voice in loyalty programs, points, miles, credit cards, and travel. He has grown TPG to be a powerhouse travel and lifestyle media platform that reaches over 10 million unique monthly visitors around the world. Kelly has found a distinctive way to reach his audience and inspire millions to live their best lives through his supercharged personality, deep industry knowledge, and extensive worldwide travel. He has been recognized with awards and accolades: Forbes’s #1 travel influencer, Travel + Leisure’s Most Notable People in Travel, AdWeek’s Young Influentials list, and as an OUT100 recipient. You can follow him on Facebook, Instagram: @BrianKelly, X: @ThePointsGuy, and TikTok: @BrianKellyTravel. For more information, visit his website at ThePointsGuy.com.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Avid Reader Press/Simon & Schuster (February 4, 2025)
  • Length: 320 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781668068670

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Praise for Brian Kelly

“The Man Who Turned Credit-Card Points Into an Empire” New York Times

“I follow him religiously. I love what he has to say.” —Whoopi Goldberg

“Brian Kelly changed how we travel—there is no other way to put it.”Bloomberg

“Listen to travel expert Brian Kelly . . . he’s clearly got the most leg room!” —Kelly Ripa, LIVE with Kelly and Mark

“Brian Kelly is America’s travel guru, whose advice I never leave my home without!” —Martha Stewart

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