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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| How We Saved $40K on a Luxury Family Trip to Thailand & Bali Using Points | 03 sept. 2026 | 00:35:49 | |
In today's episode, we're chatting about...
📋 SHOW NOTES Full Trip Report - 2 weeks in Asia on points 📋 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR POINTS TRAVEL? Current Best Offers - My top choices this month Free points & miles guide – PDF downloaded over 17K times Fancy Travel Pointers Instagram – keep up to date on all the latest points news Fancy Travel Pointers Facebook – great place to share wins, ask questions Fancy Travel Pointers Newsletter – sent weekly to over 24K points lovers! 👋 Hi! I'm Michele! A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings. | |||
| How to Get Luxury Hilton Hotels for a Fraction of the Cash Price | 27 août 2026 | 00:27:33 | |
In today's episode, we're chatting about Episode overview
📋 SHOW NOTES All about Hilton Free Night Certificates 📋 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR POINTS TRAVEL? Current Best Offers - My top choices this month Free points & miles guide – PDF downloaded over 17K times Fancy Travel Pointers Instagram – keep up to date on all the latest points news Fancy Travel Pointers Facebook – great place to share wins, ask questions Fancy Travel Pointers Newsletter – sent weekly to over 24K points lovers! 👋 Hi! I'm Michele! A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings. | |||
| Halfway Through 2026: Points, Cards & Travel Update | 20 août 2026 | 00:30:29 | |
In today's episode, we're chatting about
📋 SHOW NOTES New card in 2026 - Capital One Venture Business Got this card again with EIN - 100K points I got this with 200K points welcome offer - But you may be able to get up to 300K! Great hotel option - love the free night certificates I used the 30% transfer bonus to British Airways to book Qatar - current transfer bonuses 📋 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR POINTS TRAVEL? Current Best Offers - My top choices this month Free points & miles guide – PDF downloaded over 17K times Fancy Travel Pointers Instagram – keep up to date on all the latest points news Fancy Travel Pointers Facebook – great place to share wins, ask questions Fancy Travel Pointers Newsletter – sent weekly to over 24K points lovers! 👋 Hi! I'm Michele! A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings. | |||
| We Saved $15,000 On Our Europe Christmas Market Trip Using Points | 17 avr. 2026 | 00:36:28 | |
In today's episode, we're chatting about
📋 SHOW NOTES BRAND NEW Card - Capital One Venture Business Thrifty Traveler Alert - this link saves $20 on 1st year premium subscription Family Photoshoot in Bruges - Who we recommend (FIVE stars) New to points? Start with this card (3x dining & 3x online grocery) or this card (4x dining & 4x grocery) 📋 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR POINTS TRAVEL? Current Best Offers - My top choices this month Free points & miles guide – PDF downloaded over 17K times Fancy Travel Pointers Instagram – keep up to date on all the latest points news Fancy Travel Pointers Facebook – great place to share wins, ask questions Fancy Travel Pointers Newsletter – sent weekly to over 24K points lovers! 👋 Hi! I'm Michele! A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings. | |||
| Deep Dive: Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards | 08 avr. 2026 | 00:27:24 | |
In today's episode, we're chatting about
📋 SHOW NOTES Just released (from Q2 in podcast).... Rakuten - Earning Bilt Points via Rakuten seats.aero - My #1 search tool 📋 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR POINTS TRAVEL? Current Best Offers - My top choices this month Free points & miles guide – PDF downloaded over 17K times Fancy Travel Pointers Instagram – keep up to date on all the latest points news Fancy Travel Pointers Facebook – great place to share wins, ask questions Fancy Travel Pointers Newsletter – sent weekly to over 24K points lovers! 👋 Hi! I'm Michele! A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings. | |||
| 3 Ways We Maximize Points Earning - Without Signing Up For a New Card | 01 avr. 2026 | 00:23:57 | |
In today's episode, we're chatting about
📋 SHOW NOTES 3x dining & online grocery - my go-to card 4x dining & grocery - this one is a forever keeper Rakuten - Earning Bilt Points via Rakuten Rakuten - Earning more points via Rakuten Shopping portals - Overview, shopping portals explained Calculating your 5/24 - Everything you need to know Hilton - These Free Night Certificates are the best out there 📋 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR POINTS TRAVEL? Current Best Offers - My top choices this month Free points & miles guide – PDF downloaded over 17K times Fancy Travel Pointers Instagram – keep up to date on all the latest points news Fancy Travel Pointers Facebook – great place to share wins, ask questions Fancy Travel Pointers Newsletter – sent weekly to over 24K points lovers! 👋 Hi! I'm Michele! A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings. | |||
| My Hyatt Award Change Game Plan - Panic Booking and Diversifying | 24 mars 2026 | 00:21:26 | |
In today's episode, we're chatting about
📋 SHOW NOTES Marriott - Great options for diversifying point earning Hilton - These Free Night Certificates are the best out there Shop a lot at Costco or Sam's? - My go to card for Costco or Sam's 📋 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR POINTS TRAVEL? Current Best Offers - My top choices this month Free points & miles guide – PDF downloaded over 17K times Fancy Travel Pointers Instagram – keep up to date on all the latest points news Fancy Travel Pointers Facebook – great place to share wins, ask questions 👋 Hi! I'm Michele! A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings. | |||
| How We Save Thousands on Disney & Universal Trips Using Points | 10 mars 2026 | 00:24:30 | |
In today's episode, we're chatting about
📋 SHOW NOTES Step-by-step - Using Venture Miles for theme park tickets Rakuten - Earn Bilt Points Earn the best transferable points and airline points 📋 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR POINTS TRAVEL? Current Best Offers - My top choices this month Free points & miles guide – PDF downloaded over 17K times Fancy Travel Pointers Instagram – keep up to date on all the latest points news Fancy Travel Pointers Facebook – great place to share wins, ask questions Fancy Travel Pointers Newsletter – sent weekly to over 24K poin 👋 Hi! I'm Michele! A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings. | |||
| Bora Bora on Points: Using points for Business Class Flights & Overwater Bungalows | 24 févr. 2026 | 00:32:57 | |
In today's episode, we're chatting about
📋 SHOW NOTES Step-by-step - How to book Bora Bora with points Bora Bora trip breakdown plus reviews and overall tips - article Rakuten - Earn Bilt Points Earn the best transferable points and airline points 📋 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR POINTS TRAVEL? Free points & miles guide – PDF downloaded over 17K times Fancy Travel Pointers Instagram – keep up to date on all the latest points news Fancy Travel Pointers Facebook – great place to share wins, ask questions Fancy Travel Pointers Newsletter – sent weekly to over 24K points lovers! Current Best Offers - Curated by spend, annual fees and travel style 👋 Hi! I'm Michele! A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings. | |||
| Southwest Companion Pass Deep Dive: Timing, Strategy & Big Savings | 18 févr. 2026 | 00:29:37 | |
In today's episode, we're chatting about
📋 SHOW NOTES FREE Southwest Companion Pass Guide - (you'll get this via email after signing up - check your spam folder if you don't see it) Southwest Companion Pass FAQs with current offer info 📋 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR POINTS TRAVEL? Free points & miles guide – PDF downloaded over 17K times Fancy Travel Pointers Instagram – keep up to date on all the latest points news Fancy Travel Pointers Facebook – great place to share wins, ask questions Fancy Travel Pointers Newsletter – sent weekly to over 24K points lovers! Current Best Offers - Curated by spend, annual fees and travel style 👋 Hi! I'm Michele! A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings. | |||
| Italy at Christmas on Points: Flight Cancellations, Rebookings, and Big Wins | 03 févr. 2026 | 00:33:12 | |
In today’s episode, we’re chatting about
SHOW NOTES Tours we booked & recommend from this trip: Tours of the Real Hidden Venice 👋 Hi! I'm Michele! A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings. | |||
| Hyatt Deep Dive – Why Hyatt Is the Best Hotel Program for Award Stays on Points | 27 janv. 2026 | 00:27:46 | |
In today's episode, we're chatting about
📋 SHOW NOTES The secret to more free Hyatt stays - exactly how I earn all those points One of the best helpers for earning status 📋 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR POINTS TRAVEL? Free points & miles guide – PDF downloaded over 17K times Fancy Travel Pointers Instagram – keep up to date on all the latest points news Fancy Travel Pointers Facebook – great place to share wins, ask questions Fancy Travel Pointers Newsletter – sent weekly to over 24K points lovers! Current Best Offers - Curated by spend, annual fees and travel style 👋 Hi! I'm Michele! A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings. | |||
| How We Saved $20,000 on a London & Paris Family Trip Using Points | 20 janv. 2026 | 00:29:48 | |
In today's episode, we're chatting about
📋 SHOW NOTES Booking JetBlue Mint via Qatar - including step by step how to move Avios from British Airways to Qatar Points we use for Hyatt award stays - earning transferable points (not hotel specific points) is key Thrifty Travel Premium Newsletter - use "fancy" at checkout for $20 off 1st year MaxMyPoint - Set up hotel alerts for award availability New to points & Miles? Start with my favorite card! 📋 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR POINTS TRAVEL? Free points & miles guide – PDF downloaded over 17K times Fancy Travel Pointers Instagram – keep up to date on all the latest points news Fancy Travel Pointers Facebook – great place to share wins, ask questions Fancy Travel Pointers Newsletter – sent weekly to over 24K points lovers! Current Best Offers - Curated by spend, annual fees and travel style 👋 Hi! I'm Michele! A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings. | |||
| How I’m Planning 2026 Travel on Points (Without Overdoing It) | 13 janv. 2026 | 00:29:03 | |
In today's episode, we're chatting about
📋 SHOW NOTES Elevated Marriott Offer - And how to get the most from it Ritz Carlton card - How to access via product change Love luxury travel perks & credits? This card is my fav for lux travel How to earn Bilt points via Rakuten Rakuten Sign Up Bonus - New sign ups get $50 off after making $50 purchase in 1st 90 days 📋 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR POINTS TRAVEL? Free points & miles guide – PDF downloaded over 17K times Fancy Travel Pointers Instagram – keep up to date on all the latest points news Fancy Travel Pointers Facebook – great place to share wins, ask questions Fancy Travel Pointers Newsletter – sent weekly to over 24K points lovers! Current Best Offers - Curated by spend, annual fees and travel style 👋 Hi! I'm Michele! A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings. | |||
| 2025 Business Class Flight Recap: How we scored points deals during peak travel multiple times | 17 déc. 2025 | 00:29:43 | |
In today's episode, we're chatting about
📋 SHOW NOTES Thrifty Traveler Premium Newsletter: $20 off 1st year with my link at checkout Seats.aero - This is the only search tool I pay for How I booked JetBlue Mint via Qatar, using a British Airways transfer bonus How to earn Bilt points via Rakuten Rakuten Sign Up Bonus - New sign ups get $50 off after making $50 purchase in 1st 90 days 📋 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR POINTS TRAVEL? Free points & miles guide – PDF downloaded over 17K times Fancy Travel Pointers Instagram – keep up to date on all the latest points news Fancy Travel Pointers Facebook – great place to share wins, ask questions Fancy Travel Pointers Newsletter – sent weekly to over 24K points lovers! Current Best Offers - Curated by spend, annual fees and travel style 👋 Hi! I'm Michele! A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings. | |||
| 2025 Hotel Recap: 45 nights using points & free night certificates | 09 déc. 2025 | 00:27:01 | |
In this episode, I unpack the exact mix of free night certificates, points, and card perks that helped us stretch our hotel budget farther than ever. You’ll hear the wins, the surprises, the splurges — and the one stay that just didn’t hit the mark. In today's episode, we're chatting about • The big-picture recap: • Hyatt strategy deep dive: • Marriott wins: • Hilton points strategy: • Using premium card credits strategically: • Our favorite luxury redemptions, stays that didn't work, and hidden gems • Final reflections: 📋 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR POINTS TRAVEL? Free points & miles guide – PDF downloaded over 17K times Fancy Travel Pointers Instagram – keep up to date on all the latest points news Fancy Travel Pointers Facebook – great place to share wins, ask questions Fancy Travel Pointers Newsletter – sent weekly to over 24K points lovers! Current Best Offers - Curated by spend, annual fees and travel style 👋 Hi! I'm Michele! A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings. | |||
| Ask Me Anything: Points & Miles Travel Edition | 03 déc. 2025 | 00:24:05 | |
This episode pulls back the curtain on the real-life systems we use as a family to earn and stretch our points. It’s full of practical answers, honest numbers, and lessons learned the hard way—so you can shortcut your own strategy. In today’s episode, we’re chatting about
👋 Hi! I'm Michele! A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings. | |||
| Earn & Use Capital One Miles Like a Pro | 19 nov. 2025 | 00:24:14 | |
In today’s episode, we’re chatting about
FROM THIS EPISODE Comparing Credit Cards with Airport Lounge Access 📋 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR POINTS TRAVEL? Free points & miles guide – PDF downloaded over 17K times Fancy Travel Pointers Instagram – keep up to date on all the latest points news Fancy Travel Pointers Facebook – great place to share wins, ask questions Fancy Travel Pointers Newsletter – sent weekly to over 24K points lovers! Current Best Offers - Curated by spend, annual fees and travel style 👋 Hi! I'm Michele! A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings. | |||
| Thailand & Hong Kong Luxury Vacation with Points | 14 nov. 2025 | 00:23:43 | |
In this episode, we're chatting about...
📋 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR POINTS TRAVEL? 🫶🏼 Free points & miles guide - PDF downloaded over 17K times 🫶🏼 Best card offers - tailored by category for your needs 🫶🏼 Fancy Travel Pointers Instagram - keep up to date on all the latest points news 🫶🏼 Fancy Travel Pointers Facebook - great place to share wins, ask questions 🫶🏼 Fancy Travel Pointers Newsletter - sent weekly to over 24K points lovers! 👋 Hi! I'm Michele! A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings. | |||
| We Saved 87K Points with this Award Flight Tip | 05 nov. 2025 | 00:23:37 | |
In this episode, we’re chatting about…
📋 FROM THIS EPISODE Get $20 off your 1st year subscription with Thrifty Traveler Premium Newsletter Overview of 4 great search tools to help you find the best award flights Tutorial for best result driven searches on seats.aero 📋 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR POINTS TRAVEL? 🫶🏼 Free points & miles guide - PDF downloaded over 17K times 🫶🏼 Best card offers - tailored by category for your needs 🫶🏼 Fancy Travel Pointers Instagram - keep up to date on all the latest points news 🫶🏼 Fancy Travel Pointers Facebook - great place to share wins, ask questions 🫶🏼 Fancy Travel Pointers Newsletter - sent weekly to over 24K points lovers! 👋 Hi! I'm Michele! A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings. | |||
| Using Southwest/Hyatt Points to Visit Hawaii on Repeat + Maui Hotel Reviews | 29 oct. 2025 | 00:22:45 | |
Hawaii is the dream vacation — but that $10K+ price tag? Hard pass. We’ve been using the same Southwest + Hyatt combo points strategy for years — and it’s taken us to Hawaii five times since 2019, with next year’s trip already booked. 🏝️ Today, we're chatting about...
📋 FROM THIS EPISODE How we earn so many points to transfer to Hyatt 📋 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR POINTS TRAVEL? 🫶🏼 Free points & miles guide - PDF downloaded over 17K times 🫶🏼 Best card offers - tailored by category for your needs 🫶🏼 Fancy Travel Pointers Instagram - keep up to date on all the latest points news 🫶🏼 Fancy Travel Pointers Facebook - great place to share wins, ask questions 🫶🏼 Fancy Travel Pointers Newsletter - sent weekly to over 24K points lovers! 👋 Hi! I'm Michele! A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings. | |||
| Best Strategies for Leveling Up Your Hotel Points Stays | 29 oct. 2025 | 00:19:25 | |
In this episode, we're chatting about... ✨ Which hotel brands are best for booking on points (and which luxury brands fall under them) Whether you’re planning a big family trip or a luxury couple’s escape, this episode will show you how to book smarter, spend less, and travel better — all while creating the kind of memories you’ll talk about for years. 📋 FROM THIS EPISODE Hyatt Category Page - search by category and location 📋 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR POINTS TRAVEL? 🫶🏼 Free points & miles guide - PDF downloaded over 17K times 🫶🏼 Best card offers - tailored by category for your needs 🫶🏼 Fancy Travel Pointers Instagram - keep up to date on all the latest points news 🫶🏼 Fancy Travel Pointers Facebook - great place to share wins, ask questions 🫶🏼 Fancy Travel Pointers Newsletter - sent weekly to over 24K points lovers! 👋 Hi! I'm Michele! A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings. | |||
| 3 Points & Miles Mistakes - And How to Easily Overcome Them | 28 oct. 2025 | 00:23:49 | |
Welcome to Points and Miles Travel Chats! In this first episode, I’ll walk you through how I turned everyday spending into bucket-list travel for my family — all while keeping my credit score sky-high and never spending more than we normally would. We’ll talk about the three most common mistakes people make with points (I’ve made them all 🙋🏻♀️) and how to fix them so you can start seeing real results fast. In this episode, we're chatting about...
📋 FROM THIS EPISODE Airlines that will hold award flights 📋 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR POINTS TRAVEL? 🫶🏼 Free points & miles guide - PDF downloaded over 17K times 🫶🏼 Best card offers - tailored by category for your needs 🫶🏼 Fancy Travel Pointers Instagram - keep up to date on all the latest points news 🫶🏼 Fancy Travel Pointers Facebook - great place to share wins, ask questions 🫶🏼 Fancy Travel Pointers Newsletter - sent weekly to over 24K points lovers! 👋 Hi! I'm Michele! A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more. I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them. With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy Travel Pointers is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information was correct to the best of my knowledge at time of recording. Always double check/verify information about cards and or bookings. | |||