Feb 26 2025 31 mins 1
#118 Looking to get started with points and miles? Or would you like to uplevel your credit card rewards game for travel? It's your lucky day, friend!
Today we are talking points and miles!
We cover:
- Flexible travel rewards benefits
- Positioning flights for savings
- Maximizing airline loyalty programs
Today we have a special points and miles podcast episode with a great guest AND guest hosts! Yesss! It focuses on maximizing travel points with smart strategies. The Points Mom, Cindy, shares her journey from CPA to Point & Miles Expert. She offers tips for navigating the credit card rewards world.
She shares valuable tips for maximizing travel rewards. She explains common mistakes travelers make and highlights the benefits of flexible rewards over those tied to specific airlines or hotels. The discussion includes insights on how to transfer points to get the best value for traveling strategically. You won't need a million spreadsheets. Think of it as travel hacks, miles & points for normal people (and people with kids).
Cindy also shares her personal experience with maximizing points through various travel programs, particularly with Hyatt. This informative conversation sets the stage for a second part, where more tips and strategies will be revealed.
Tune in to turn your everyday spending into unforgettable travel experiences! Now, let's get to the points and miles already! Yay!
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Read the blog post (show notes):
https://karencordaway.com/travel-points-tips
Binge-listen to my Travel to Europe playlist https://spoti.fi/3yDYgXA
Binge-listen to my USA Travel Podcast Episodes https://bit.ly/4fyfh53
Binge-listen to my Seasonal Bucket List playlist https://bit.ly/3SPiiVN
Listen to these episodes next:
- Psst! Travel Points Tips You Need Now & Mistakes to Avoid - Part 2 (Ep 119)
- Discover the Best Cards for Travel (Ep 103)
- Affordable Weekend Trips in the USA for Couples (Ep 116)
- 10 Weekend Trips in the USA: Unwind Without Breaking the Bank (Ep 115)
- Fun Bucket List Ideas & Travel Adventures for the New Year (Ep 114)
RESOURCES:
- If you use credit cards responsibly, earn points with Chase Sapphire here.
- Grab a copy of The Everyday Bucket List Book https://amzn.to/3vwxz2K
- If you'd like to support my work, check out https://buymeacoffee.com/edbl
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