The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers
Danielle Desir Corbett
Recent Episodes
Trying to decide where to stay at Walt Disney World?
With more than 25 Disney World resorts to choose from, how do you know which one's worth booking? Ditch the overwhelm and let's set the tone for a magical vacation.
Kevin Payne from 'Family Money Adventure' and I share our top picks. Discover which resorts stand out and which ones are still on our wish lists.
Our Disney Resort Reviews
🎧Want to maximize your Disney World vacations with even more planning tips? Listen to our Disney World playlist on Spotify: https://spotify.link/hFGYZ6MuFXb
Connect with Kevin Payne
Website: https://familymoneyadventure.com
Instagram: @heykevinpayne
Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett
Website: www.thoughtcard.com
Newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/
Instagram: @thedaniellecorbett
Work With Me:
Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
Other Episodes You'll Enjoy:
- Tips For Planning a Multigenerational Disney Family Vacation - Episode 191
- Things To Do On Your Disney World Arrival Day (blog post)
- How To Plan a Disney Vacation From Start to Finish (Kevin Payne)
Planning a trip to Paris? Feeling overwhelmed by where to stay, what to see, and how to make the most of your budget?
I'm joined by European travel and Paris expert Renee Hannes, who shares tips to help you experience Paris without rushing from sight to sight.
From choosing the best neighborhoods to the best times to visit, Renee breaks down how to enjoy Paris at your own pace, connect with local culture, and make memories that last a lifetime.
In this episode, we cover:
- When to visit Paris and what to expect each season
- Where to stay for easy access to the city's top attractions
- Hidden gems and cultural experiences most tourists miss
- Renee's "perfect day in Paris" from sunrise to sunset
Paris Resources
- Ultimate Paris Guide: Your all-in-one, convenient guide to Paris so you don't miss a thing.
- Jumpstart Your Vacation Fund 5-Day Challenge: Build a simple, stress-free savings system in just 5 days that fits your lifestyle and income.
- Affording Travel: My step-by-step approach to creating a travel fund, traveling often, and building the jet-setting life you crave.
Connect with Renee Hannes
Website: https://dreamplanexperience.com/
Instagram: @the.holidaymaker
Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett
Newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/
Website: www.thoughtcard.com
Instagram: @thedaniellecorbett
Work With Me:
Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
Other Episodes You'll Enjoy:
- Practical Tips For Visiting Paris for the First Time - Episode 144
- Paris On a Budget: Money-Saving Tips (blog)
Did you know that you can earn money from banks?
What if I told you banks are paying people just for opening an account — and you might be leaving hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars on the table?
I'm sharing the secret strategy I've been using to earn cash bonuses from major banks — no extra work, no new spending habits.
Read blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/bank-sign-up-bonuses/
You'll learn how these offers work, which banks are paying $100+ right now (head to the blog post for that), and the exact steps you can take to stack multiple bank bonuses in 2025.
If you've been ignoring those "Get $300 when you open an account" emails or mailers, this is your sign to cash in. Your next weekend getaway could be funded with free bank money — let's make it happen!
➡️ Snag $100 Free With Ally Bank: When you sign up for Ally Bank (using my referral link), you'll get $100 as a cash bonus, and so will I. That's an easy win-win for both of us. Don't leave free money on the table.
➡️ Want to set up a system that makes saving for travel easier? Book your 1:1 travel savings strategy call and let's map out exactly how you'll save for your next trip.
Book your strategy session today!
Other Resources
- Jumpstart Your Vacation Fund 5-Day Challenge: Build a simple, stress-free savings system in just 5 days that fits your lifestyle and income.
- Affording Travel: My step-by-step approach to creating a travel fund, traveling often, and building the jet-setting life you crave.
Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett
Newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/
Website: www.thoughtcard.com
Instagram: @thedaniellecorbett
Work With Me:
Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
Other Episodes You'll Enjoy:
- How To Achieve Your Travel Goals - Episode 182
- How To Start a Travel Fund (and Why You Need One Right Now) - Episode 2
- Vacation Fund Do's and Dont's - Episode 167
Are your vacations leaving you feeling stressed or refreshed? A lot of aspiring travelers struggle with saving for travel because their approach to savings is broken or incomplete.
I reveal why a simple, repeatable vacation savings system is the key to guilt-free travel and why automating your savings can turn dream trips into full-funded vacations.
If you've ever wondered why your dream trips feel out of reach or why your credit card bills always follow your adventures, this episode will shift the way you think about travel finances and show you the path to more freedom, more trips, and less financial worry.
➡️ Ready to work with me 1-on-1? Book your travel savings strategy call with me and let's map out your personalized vacation savings plan for your next trip.
Book your strategy session today!
Other Resources
- Jumpstart Your Vacation Fund 5-Day Challenge: Build a simple, stress-free savings system in just 5 days that fits your lifestyle and income.
- Affording Travel: My step-by-step approach to creating a travel fund, traveling often, and building the jet-setting life you want.
Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett
Newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/
Website: www.thoughtcard.com
Instagram: @thedaniellecorbett
Work With Me:
Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
Other Episodes You'll Enjoy:
- How To Achieve Your Travel Goals - Episode 182
- How To Start a Travel Fund (and Why You Need One Right Now) - Episode 2
- Vacation Fund Do's and Dont's - Episode 167
Did you know that Vermont is home to nearly 100 covered bridges? Each one a piece of history, craftsmanship, and scenic beauty.
Beth Brown Limmer, president of the Vermont Covered Bridge Society, shares everything you need to know to plan your own covered bridge adventure.
From the most photogenic bridges to hidden gems that often go overlooked, we'll cover where to go, what to see, and how to make the most of your Vermont road trip.
Read blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/vermont-covered-bridges-guide/
Whether you're visiting during fall foliage, spring blooms, or the quiet calm of winter, you'll learn why Vermont's covered bridges are worth a spot on your travel wish list.
Resources Mentioned
- Discover all of Vermont's covered bridges here!
- Order a 54-page Vermont Covered Bridges Journal (there are four regional journals) by emailing [email protected]
Vermont Covered Bridge Society
Website: www.vermontbridges.org
Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett
Join my newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/
Website: www.thoughtcard.com
Follow on Instagram: @thedaniellecorbett
Work With Me:
Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
Other Episodes You'll Enjoy:
- 13 Reasons To Visit Vermont Once a Year - Episode 54
- Best Places To Visit on the Vermont African American Heritage Trail - Episode 185
- Things To Do in Burlington, Vermont For First-Timers (blog post)
My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers
-
Thrifty Traveler Premium for finding cheap flights.
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CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles.