Episode 45: Unlocking Hotel Deals and Gondola for Trip Planning with Deb Dunman
Description
What if you could turn your credit card points into a passport for better mental health? In this episode of Prescription of Travel MD, host Dr. Courtney chats with Deb Dunman, a licensed clinical social worker who discovered that travel—and the world of points and miles—can be a true form of self-care.
Deb shares how she balances the emotional demands of therapy with her love of travel, using points and miles to explore the world without breaking the bank. She opens up about her journey from her first redemption trip to Peru to mastering tools like Gondola to find the best hotel deals.
Together, Courtney and Deb break down smart, responsible ways to use credit cards, avoid common travel booking mistakes, and plan dream trips that don’t drain your wallet or your energy.
Key Takeaways:
- Travel helps fight burnout and keeps her love for her work alive.
- Smart tools like Gondola make booking hotels with points simple.
- Flexibility and curiosity lead to better redemptions and stress-free trips.
- Organization is key—know what points you have and where to use them.
- Booking directly can help you keep valuable loyalty perks.
Find Deb here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exploremoredeb
Email: exploremoredeb@gmail.com
Gondola referral link:
gondola.ai/referral/exploremoredeb
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https://www.youtube.com/@PrescriptiontoTravelMD
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