{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"198. Stop Overpaying for Travel: Hidden Fees, Pricing Tricks, and Smarter Booking Tips with Pauline Frommer","description":"The travel industry makes billions from travelers overpaying.&amp;nbsp; Today we\u2019re exposing the traps that drain your wallet\u2014and how to avoid them.&amp;nbsp; Many of us overspend on travel without even realizing it, falling prey to shiny marketing tactics or getting caught off guard by hidden fees we didn\u2019t see coming. Pauline Frommer knows exactly how the travel industry works and ways the industry gets you to spend more than you should. She\u2019s pulling back the curtain on the travel industry\u2019s pricing tactics, shares how to spot real value, and gives us a smarter game plan for booking great trips on any budget. Read blog post: https:\/\/thoughtcard.com\/hidden-travel-costs-pauline-frommer\/&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Connect with Pauline Frommer&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Pauline is the host of  The Frommer\u2019s Travel Show, president of Frommer Media LLC, which is the publisher of the iconic Frommer\u2019s guidebooks, a series that has sold over 75 million copies worldwide.&amp;nbsp; Website: www.frommers.com Instagram: @frommers Podcast:  The Frommer\u2019s Travel Show &amp;nbsp; Read Pauline\u2019s Guidebook:   Frommer's New York City day by day: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3IHyqXd&amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp; Other Episodes You\u2019ll Enjoy:&amp;nbsp;  How To Save Money On Cruises - Episode 164 How To Book Free Airline Stopovers and Visit Two Countries For the Price of One - Episode 196 CardPointers Review: Best App To Manage Credit Cards - Episode 180 How To Find Mistake Fares Like a Pro - Episode 152  &amp;nbsp; My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers&amp;nbsp;   Thrifty Traveler Premium for finding cheap flights.&amp;nbsp;   CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles.   ","author_name":"The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips &amp; Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers","author_url":"https:\/\/thoughtcard.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37418525\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/190828840"}