๐ŸŒฎ Travel Smarter: Save on Every Meal


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October 2025

Hey Reader,

You know how dining out can demolish your travel budget? I just discovered InKind, and it's been a game-changer for saving on family meals out.

Here's how it works:

InKind partners with thousands of restaurants across the US. Unlike gift cards that lock you into one spot, you can use InKind at any participating restaurant in their network.

You have two ways to save with InKind:

Option 1: Buy discounted credit in advance - Get 10-30% off restaurant credit. Pay $100, get $110 to spend; pay $250, get $300 to spend... and sometimes there are promos with even bigger bonuses.

Pro tip: Costco sometimes sells InKind $100 vouchers for $65 online! I loaded up last time - watch for this deal if you're a member!

Option 2: Pay as you go - Don't want to pay upfront? Just use the app to pay your bill at participating restaurants and get up to 20% back in credit for your next meal anywhere in the InKind network.

Why this is perfect for travelers:

  • Thousands of quality restaurants across the US - including Josรฉ Andrรฉs and Cameron Mitchell restaurants (even the one at our favorite LA hotel!)
  • Credits travel with you - Earn 20% back in Miami, use it in Seattle
  • Plan ahead or be spontaneous - Your choice!
  • No restrictions - Use credit on almost anything, including tips; in some states it works for drinks too

I've been using InKind here in Columbus and now I'm loading up for our future trips (while also kicking myself for not joining sooner). Even when we're winging it, we can find a participating spot and use our credits or earn rewards.

Get started with a $25 credit:

Sign up with my referral link and you'll get $25 to try it out - that's basically a free entree at a minimum!

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Download the app, browse restaurants in cities you're visiting (or where you live), and start saving. Your travel budget will thank you.

Happy travels,

Melissa

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600 1st Ave, Ste 330 PMB 92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2246
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