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Jan 2025
34m 39s

Affordable Umrah Travel for Families

Uzma Jafri
About this episode

Our guest today, Amena Bakali of @hassansonholiday, is an award-winning travel educator, consultant, and travel blogger. Hear her expert tips on how to plan your next 'Umrah to get spiritually uplifted without going financially bankrupt.

If that isn't a hook, hear a real-life example of 'Umrah for a family of 4 for $500 in flights...TOTAL. That's right! Learn the mindset shift and strategy for 'Umrah on points, and stay for insider tea on how to get the best out of your pilgrimage, with or without kids.

Tune in at 6pm EST on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or head to our website to listen right now. Our links to this episode are on the website under the Podcast tab. Share this episode with family members or friends with 'Umrah dreams and staycation budgets so they can learn how to make pilgrimage more accessible and affordable.

Links:

  1. Hassan on Holiday Website
  2. Amena on Instagram
  3. For a free online course on discount travel points (They don't pay us!)
  4. Podcasts for travel points

         a. https://pointmetofirstclass.com/podcast (Neither does she!)

         b. https://10xtravel.com/podcast/

         c. https://frequentmiler.com/frequent-miler-on-the-air/ (Neither do they!)

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