This week we’ve got an episode full of tips and tricks: How to stay safe while traveling and avoid pickpockets with Jeanne Hoffman from LeChicGeek. Summer Hull from Mommy Points talks strategies for booking hotels for families. Joe Cheung from Disney Deciphered and Ed offer a deep dive on everything you need to know before booking a hotel room for your Walt Disney World resort vacation.

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Timestamps

1:30 - How to maximize your points and score a $25 Amazon.com gift card with BookYourAward.com
2:30 - Keeping your stuff safe from pickpockets while traveling
4:15 - What a pickpocket looks like
7:40 - Are they asking you a question or just distracting you?
10:00 - What features to look for in bags and travel gear to keep your stuff safe
13:45 - The best strategy for booking hotel rooms when traveling with a family
17:00 - How to avoid being the adult stuck in the rollaway bed
20:50 - Where to find the best pull out sofas out there
23:24 - Whether or not to stay on property at Walt Disney World
25:00 - The four questions to ask yourself when booking your hotel for Walt Disney World
29:00 - Good Neighbor vs. “on property” vs. “Official Disney World Hotel”
34:50 - Alternative vacation home booking sites
38:15 - The Final Two Pennies

Show Notes & Links

Ed’s Blog: Pizza in Motion

Links to all Jeanne’s Travel Safety Tips

Summer’s Blog Post

Disney Deciphered Podcast

Joe’s Travel Blog