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3 New Ways You Can Travel Smarter

Metro.Style Team

<p style="text-align:justify">Japan, Korea, London, Switzerland, and France are just some of the top destinations that travelers are most excited to go to this year. Yet, while we’re all bent on revenge travel and yearning to get our passports stamped again, traveling in 2023 entails a lot of planning, research, and less of the spontaneity we’ve seen in the past. It can be done, and it has been done, but the key to traveling happily in 2023 is traveling smart. Read on.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/94b84834-2768-4786-9a89-ac573e2fcc4e_pexels-evgeny-tchebotarev-2187661.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div style="text-align:justify"><strong>Go for longer intervals, instead of just 2-3 days</strong></div><p style="text-align:justify">Plan for a lengthier trip and allow for some flexibility in your itinerary. Rather than just spending 2-3 nights, extend your visit to at least five nights so that you can comfortably take in all the sights during your stay.</p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify">You’ll have a better chance of getting more favorable hotel rates and promos with a longer stay, and you may also get to enjoy more activities catered for tourists if your trip stretches over the weekend. If you’re staying at a hotel chain, don’t forget to give them advance notice if you have certain requirements. They’ll prioritize your requests if you’re staying for more than just two nights.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/80d1d9ae-2cad-4922-b06d-00f67c0829ba_hotel bathroom.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div style="text-align:justify"><strong>Consider sustainability and your carbon footprint</strong></div><p style="text-align:justify">The world has changed, and in a good way. Most best hotels around the world consider sustainable living as part of their brand objectives. This means from the get-go, you should expect some of these features in your hotels, which might affect the way you’ll pack as well.</p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify">For example, some hotels have stopped giving bottled water, and instead will refill reusable bottles. If that’s the case, you’ll be better off bringing your own water bottle for convenience. Hotels now make use of smart showers, room sensors, thermostats that can limit use of electricity, so if you would find that inconvenient, you should consider other accommodations. Hotels can also offer refillable shampoo, conditioner, and soaps, so if you need to bring travel-sized toiletries on-the-go, you should try to bring your own.</p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify">By knowing more about where you’ll be staying, you’ll get to enjoy your trip, while also keeping your carbon footprint low.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/632020c6-d593-4a35-a6e1-3107290deed7_pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3756623.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div style="text-align:justify"><strong>Upgrade to a travel-centric credit card with travel accident and inconvenience protection</strong></div><p style="text-align:justify">It’s now much easier to travel because of our easy access to currency by way of credit cards, but you have to be smart about it as well. 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The rewards are anchored on the American Express Membership Rewards<sup>®</sup>, which provides Cardmembers with more choice, flexibility on what to redeem and they never expire!</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9b2be336-a905-4d55-8d5e-3745f43aba9f_amex explorer card.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><p style="text-align:justify">You can convert your earned Membership Rewards<sup>®</sup> Points to miles from six frequent flyer partners and two hotel loyalty programs. 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