How to Travel Luxuriously on a Budget

We see you over there putting in work. You hustle and grind from sun up to sun down. You take calls, answer emails, coordinate your teams and you make it look easy. You work hard. You should play harder.

It’s easier than ever to travel like a celebrity without balling out of control. Look no further than your smartphone to capture all of the best accommodations and the best deals for your next trip.

Travel Tips that Push You into Celebrity Status

It has been said that traveling is a gift you give to yourself. It allows you to escape the daily grind, enjoy new experiences and explore. It can become an even richer experience and afford you more luxury if you bring friends along to share expenses. Companies like Noirbnb offer guest homes to rent at a fraction of the costs of hotels. Want to stay in the Hamptons and rent the home Jay Z and Bey enjoyed? They’ve got it waiting for you.

If you do decide to take a traditional route and stay in a hotel, don’t miss a huge opportunity with your concierge. See the concierge as soon as you’ve checked in to take advantage of great pre-negotiated discounts for their guests. It’s in the property’s best interest to show you a great time so don’t sleep on this goldmine.

Celebrities don’t have to do much more than show up to be showered with attention. For the rest of us it can be as simple as making a request. In some cases, hotels will upgrade your accommodations just by you asking. If the inventory is available, they’re running promotions or if you’ve been a loyal customer then you can take advantage of all kinds of perks. Let ‘em upgrade you.

Save Money with the Best Discount Luxury Travel Sites

• Move past the ordinary when you travel. Sites like Jetsetter.com and Airfarewatchdog will get you to exclusive locales for next to nothing.

• Do you like to bid? You’ll find the best luxury hotels if you visit Luxurylink.com. Think eBay for destination travel that matters.

• Of course, there’s always places online like Expedia.com if you’re willing to book multiple elements like hotel, flights and car rental.

• You’ve seen celebrities jump on private planes only to be whisked away to their sunny resorts. You can charter a plan for a low as $99 a seat and have a reason to take a ton of selfies with Jetsuite.com

• Know the magic number to get the best prices on flights with the airlines? That number is 54. Expert travel surveys say that if you book a flight 54 days in advance of your trip then you’ll get the lowest prices.

Traveling in luxury is not just possible, it is your right. You should be able to relax, take advantage of new cultures and be pampered all along the way. The world is yours to see and experience. Your next trip should be your most memorable. Take advantage of your “Rockstar” status without paying “Rockstar” prices.

You, too, are a Baller.