How to Buy Other People’s Vacations (and Save Money on Travel)
Vacations are amazing, but they’re not always affordable. Here’s a clever travel hack that most people don’t know about: you can actually buy someone else’s non-refundable vacation for a discount.
Why does this happen?
Life happens. A traveler might get sick, have a family emergency, or run into another last-minute conflict. If they didn’t purchase travel insurance, they can’t get their money back from the airline, hotel, or booking site. But many vacation bookings are transferable, which means they can sell them to someone else—like you.
Where do these listings live?
Several legit platforms exist specifically for this purpose:
SpareFare
Roomer
Plans Change
Transfer Travel
How it works
A traveler lists their non-refundable vacation package on one of these sites.
You browse and place a bid on the one you want.
If the seller accepts, you pay securely through the platform.
The seller transfers the booking into your name.
You pack your bags and take the trip!
Because payment and transfers happen through the platform, both sides are protected from scams.
The win-win effect
The seller avoids losing 100% of their money.
The buyer (you!) gets a discounted vacation.
Think of it as a small money win that could turn into a big life experience—without the big price tag.
💡 Pro tip: Always double-check transfer rules on hotels, flights, and tours before bidding to make sure everything can be properly transferred into your name.