Do This and You Might Get Your Next Adventure or Beach Vacation for Free, or Better…
When you’re looking for the best airfare options, it’s important to be creative in your approach. Most people just type in a bunch of Google searches for flights to their desired destination and settle for what they find. You’ll quickly see why this isn’t the best approach.
THE LOOPHOLE YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
Ever heard of a “stopover allowance”? Most people haven’t, but this is a key rule to be aware of anytime you’re in the process of booking your next trip.
Technically speaking, a stopover is a planned stop of more than 4 hours (domestic) or 24 hours (international) between flight segments on a trip. And here’s the catch – these stopovers are sometimes allowed for free or a very small fee. Even better than that, you can have a stopover that lasts a day or even weeks. That last bit is the key piece of the puzzle.
Because that stopover can essentially be a mini (or full-size) vacation, you could end up being able to visit an awesome destination for a fraction of the price. And on top of that, your flight to your original destination can be much cheaper as well.
Here’s a quick sample trip for how this could work. Let’s say you need to travel from Los Angeles to Miami for a business trip. You could change the duration of your trip to include an adventurous side-trip in places like Belize, Cabo, Cancun, Guatemala, San Jose (CR), San Juan, and St. Thomas, to name a few, on the way home. And yes, you’ll actually save money by doing that.
WHO THIS STRATEGY IS IDEAL FOR
The SLS strategy is a great option to consider for the following two cases:
- Leisure travelers who have the flexibility to add on side trips to exciting destinations.
- Business travelers interested in integrating a side trip into their business plans.
WHEN YOU OPEN YOURSELF UP TO THIS STRATEGY, HERE’S WHAT’S POSSIBLE
When you start using our SLS strategy there are two common outcomes:
- You’ll be able to get your side trip for free
- You can actually pay less overall (a.k.a. get the side trip for less than free)
That’s right. Sometimes adding a side trip can lower your total airfare cost. So that means you’re essentially getting paid to sneak in a great vacation at an awesome location. In either case, adding in the hidden routes that include a stopover can either keep your airfare cost the same or lower it significantly.
Does that sound too good to be true? Check this out…

Reasons to Add a Caribbean, Central American,
or Mexican Mini Vacation
Belize
- Diving and snorkeling. Hard to top the world’s second longest barrier reef.
- The Great Blue Hole. This gigantic ocean sinkhole is so big, it can be seen from outer space.
- Mayan ruins. As the center of the ancient Mayan world, Belize has more ruins per square mile than any other country.
- Rich wildlife. Jaguars and tapirs and pumas and more. Animal lovers will flip for Belize, including the world’s only Jaguar preserve.
Cancun
- Epic ruins: such as Chichen Itza, Uxmal, and Tulum.
- Dazzling beaches. Cancun and the Riviera Maya coastline is jam-packed with them.
- Diving and snorkeling. Yes, you can dive and snorkel along the world’s second longest barrier reef.
Guatemala
- Mayan ruins. Tikal, the tallest Maya temple in the world, rises from deep in the jungle.
- Colonial towns. Antigua is a gorgeous historic town with cobblestone streets, centuries-old buildings, and leafy plazas.
- Dramatic volcanoes. You’re never far from one of the country’s 37 volcanoes, some still active. Strap on your hiking boots and give one a go.
- Gorgeous lake. Pristine blue waters, vibrant sunrises and sunsets, three soaring volcanoes, and waterside Maya villages make Lake Atitlán amazing.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Stunning beaches. Spread out a blanket on the soft white sands lapped by turquoise waters that beckon all around.
- Historic Old San Juan. Charm oozes from the cobblestone streets, forts and churches, and scenic plazas of this Spanish colonial neighborhood.
- Tropical rainforest. Hike through El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S., and see native plant species and animals that exist nowhere else on earth.
HOW TO BOOK?
You can find SLS deals like this all over the place. You just need to be aware that they’re possible.
Search for deals using Google Flights like this. Just play with the dates and experiment with the side-trip city.
So be sure to loop yourself in to the Stopover Loophole Strategy and avail yourself of a fun bonus vacation in Mexico, Central America, or elsewhere. You’ll be glad you did.
LOS ANGELES – MIAMI SAMPLE FREE SIDE TRIPS
Likewise, check out how this can work on the Los Angeles-Miami route. The Business Class nonstop fare is usually $1,597. However, you can save hundreds of dollars by adding in a stop.

Sample Free Side-Trips + Savings
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