5 Travel Hacks for Modern Explorers: Maximize Value with Points Matching

Unlock Double Value from Your Forgotten Loyalty Points. No Transfers, No Fees, No Catch.

In today's travel landscape, the savviest explorers aren't just booking trips—they're strategically leveraging loyalty programs, points matching, and booking techniques to unlock exceptional value. Here's how to elevate your travel game with Voy and explore more while spending less.

The Forgotten Points Problem

Did you know that over $100 billion in loyalty points go unredeemed in the U.S. alone? Most travelers are sitting on a treasure trove of value without realizing it:

• Points scattered across multiple loyalty programs

• Not enough points in any single program for a meaningful redemption

• Complicated redemption rules and blackout dates

• Points approaching expiration dates

The solution isn't abandoning these programs, it's revolutionizing how you use them.

Hack #1: Point Matching Instead of Transferring

The traditional approach of transferring points between programs often results in value loss. Instead, try points matching with Voy:

• Match Instead of Transfer: when you match your loyalty points (instead of transferring them), your original points remain intact in their programs while creating additional value.

• Double Value: with Voy's limited-time double match promotion, your points are mirrored and doubled as Travel Credits without affecting your original balance. This means 10,000 airline points become 20,000 Voy Travel Credits while your original 10,000 points stay untouched in your airline account.

• No Fees, No Hidden Costs: unlike many loyalty programs with transfer fees or devaluations, Voy's matching process is completely free. There are no membership fees, hidden costs, or commitments to match your points.

• No Risk Strategy: since your original points stay untouched, you maintain flexibility while gaining additional travel options.

💎 Voy Tip: Unlike many loyalty programs with transfer fees or devaluations, Voy's matching process is completely free. There are no membership fees, hidden costs, or commitments to match your points.

Hack #2: Audit Your Loyalty Accounts

Many travelers forget about the points they've accumulated:

• Take inventory of all loyalty programs where you might have points (airlines, hotels, rental cars, credit cards)

• Check old email accounts for forgotten program memberships

• Look into family members' accounts; they might not be using

• Verify expiration dates and prioritize programs with points at risk

💡 Voy Advantage: Once you've found these forgotten points, Voy lets you match them all into a single, unified Travel Credits balance that's easier to track and use than juggling multiple programs. Plus, they're doubled in value during the current promotion.

Hack #3: Strategic Booking Techniques

Once you've maximized your points through matching, use these booking strategies:

• Date Flexibility: compare prices across different travel dates to maximize the value of your Travel Credits – midweek departures often offer better rates than weekends

• Mix and Match: combine your original loyalty points and Travel Credits for maximum flexibility

• Strategic Timing: aim for shoulder seasons (just before or after peak season) when destinations are less crowded and your discounts will go further

• Package Deals: look for opportunities to apply discounts to bundled experiences for greater savings

✨ Voy Discount Power: With Voy Travel Credits, you unlock exclusive discounts of up to 25% off on premium hotels, flights, car rentals, and experiences. These aren't standard rates, they're specially negotiated deals available only to Voy members who've matched their points.

Hack #4: Leverage Digital Tools

Modern explorers use technology to their advantage:

• Set calendar reminders before points expire

• Use loyalty point tracking apps to maintain awareness of your balances

• Enable price alerts for destinations you're interested in

• Join travel communities to learn about limited-time promotions

🔍 Voy's Platform: Voy's intuitive platform simplifies this process, showing you exactly how many Travel Credits you have, their value in terms of discounts, and the wide range of booking options available to you – all without blackout dates or complicated redemption rules that plague traditional loyalty programs.

Hack #5: Think Beyond Flights and Hotels

Voy Travel Credits can unlock value across your journey:

• Car rentals often provide excellent value with point discounts

• Vacation packages frequently offer deeper discounts than individual bookings

• Travel insurance becomes more affordable with loyalty discounts

• Airport lounge access and other premium perks become accessible

🌟 Voy's Massive Travel Network: With Voy Travel Credits, you gain access to over 200,000 hotels worldwide, all major airlines, car rental companies, cruise lines, and thousands of activities and experiences – all at up to 25% off with no blackout dates or availability restrictions that typically limit traditional loyalty program redemptions.

The Modern Explorer's Mindset

Today's savvy travelers adopt a different approach to loyalty programs:

• Think of points as a parallel currency that shouldn't sit idle

• View matching as a way to multiply value without sacrificing flexibility

• Approach travel planning as a strategic game rather than a simple transaction

• Constantly look for ways to stack benefits and discounts

💫 The Voy Difference: What sets Voy apart is that it doesn't force you to choose between keeping your original points and getting value from them. Traditional programs make you give up points to get rewards – Voy lets you keep your original points while still getting substantial discounts on premium travel experiences. It's truly the best of both worlds.

Getting Started

Ready to revolutionize how you travel?

1. Take inventory of all your loyalty program balances

2. Match and double your points while keeping your original points intact

3. Explore the possibilities with your new Voy Travel Credits

4. Book strategically using the tips above

5. Share your hacks with fellow explorers

⏰ Limited-Time Opportunity: The current 2X match promotion won't last forever. Connect your loyalty accounts now or simply submit your statements, and Voy will match and double your points into Travel Credits—without touching your original balances. Then use these Credits to save up to 25% on your next adventure!

The modern explorer knows that the journey begins long before packing a suitcase; it starts with maximizing every point, credit, and opportunity for a richer travel experience.

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