Points Everywhere - Courtney Gardner

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1. Learn How to Travel for Almost Free!

Episode 1

Monday, January 19, 2026 • Duration 14:01

I’m here to help you take your family on amazing vacations for almost free with the help of credit card points and miles. I’m a mom and primary care physician, and I believe that travel is an important way to restore, connect, and celebrate. This podcast is designed for busy people who want to learn how to take unforgettable trips with minimal out of pocket cost, but don’t want to devote a ton of time to figuring out the world of points and miles. I’ll help you get your first trip booked in just a few months. Let’s get Straight to the Points…

Here’s what you’ll find on this podcast:

A beginner-friendly straightforward way to learn how to travel for almost free
A method of points teaching that is designed for busy people who don’t want to deep dive and listen to dozens of hours of podcasts or spend days worth of time reading points and miles travel blogs.
I will focus on family travel because that is the season of life I am currently in, but will also share strategies that will work great for individuals
Advice tailored to all income brackets. You don’t have to spend a lot to earn free travel.
This can work for medical student with no income and VERY limited budget, residents with limited income and limited flexibility, and attendings who have higher than average spend who want to leverage their spending to earn free travel!

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2. Is Traveling on Points and Miles Right for You?

Episode 2

Monday, January 19, 2026 • Duration 19:16

Travelling on points is accessible to more people than you might think! A common misconception is that you have to spend a ton of money or travel super frequently to travel for free on points and miles. The truth is, you can leverage your regular expenses, no matter your budget, to earn free travel! I’ll share tips that you can adapt to work for you regardless of your monthly budget or travel frequency.

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11. Destination Inspiration- San Antonio, TX - Hyatt Regency Hill Country

Episode 11

Monday, March 9, 2026 • Duration 23:06

In this episode I share how my family was able to enjoy a trip on points to San Antonio, TX at Hyatt Regency Hill Country. This is an incredible family-friendly resort that we would love to return to!

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas- https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/sanhc-hyatt-regency-hill-country-resort-and-villas

Sample schedule of activities at the resort- https://www.hyatt.com/content/dam/hotel/propertysites/assets/regency/sanhc/documents/en_Us/special-events/Hyatt-Regency-Hill-Country-Resort-And-Spa-Activity-Guide-Summer-2018.pdf

Mr. Ice Cream - https://share.google/ZrzGr8o1dJoORjX1Y

Japanese Tea Garden- https://saparks.org/japanese-tea-garden/

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12. Unpacking the Recent Changes to the World of Hyatt Program

Episode 12

Monday, March 23, 2026 • Duration 25:40

In this episode I unpack the details of the recent changes to the World of Hyatt Program, and what this means for the future of this beloved points program.

13. Disney World on Points

Episode 13

Monday, April 6, 2026 • Duration 31:55

Disney World is high on travel wish list for many families, and for good reason! It might seem like using points and miles to make your Disney World on vacation achievable isn’t an option, but the truth is, there ARE ways to use points lower the cost for your Disney vacation, AND ways to maximize points earning for the portions you don’t book on points!

Flights

Southwest
- companion pass
United
- Look for “Saver” awards
- Remember you can also book United flights through Air Canada to use Amex points
American Airlines
- Transfer Citi Thank You Points
- Can also book through Alaska using Bilt points.
Delta
- Generally not a great deal transferring your transferrable points here, but can earn on a cobranded card or book through Virgin Atlantic for a better deal

Don’t rent a car – rideshare, Disney transportation, hotels in walking distance, outside hotel shuttles. City bus is an option!!

Rideshare- don’t forget to link Lyft to Bilt account. Pay with CSR and CSP 5x points. CSR $10 per month. Uber- UberOne free with platinum, $15 per month, extra $25 in Dec.

Disney World on- property lodging

Book any hotel on property and purchase erase with Capital One
WDW Swan and Dolphin- deluxe on property resorts
- Bookable on Marriot points, often 50-65K (sometimes more)- dynamic pricing. About once a year Marriot offer for 5 free night certs up to 50K, which can be “topped off” to up to 65K!
Do you work in a field where you could attend a conference?
- Primary Care MER conferences. Book deluxe hotels at a discounted rate and then get reimbursed by your employer if you have CME funds.

Off Disney property lodging

Hyatt Place Orlando/Lake Buena Vista
- Shuttles to parks (Hollywood Studios or Magic Kingdom)
Hyatt Regency Orlando
- 20 min drive from Magic Kingdom

14. How to Book Flights on Points- A Straightforward Process to Scoring Great Deals

Episode 14

Monday, April 20, 2026 • Duration 41:12

Booking flights on points can feel challenging at first- that’s ok! A common phenomenon in points and miles is finding it really easy to earn points, and then feel panicked when its time to use them. It IS true that earning points is harder than using them! Don’t get me wrong, there are tons of tips and tricks that can be used to maximize points earning, but it’s learning to SPEND your points wisely that makes it possible to unlock amazing free and almost free travel. There are more pitfalls when it comes to spending points, which often leads to “analysis paralysis” and people perpetually earning and never using them. Booking flights on points in particular is generally more complex than booking hotels, so overall booking flights on points is a HUGE topic that we could devote endless episodes to. This episode is starting with the basics of the process of how I think about planning flights for a points trip, and breaking down HOW I actually make it happen.

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15. Tips For Booking Hotels on Points

Episode 15

Monday, April 27, 2026 • Duration 33:06

.Booking hotels on points is a great way to get started with using your points! It is generally simpler than booking flights (because there are fewer variables), so makes a great way to get started. Once you book your first trip, you’ll feel more confident and ready to take on more points bookings.

Many trips start with a specific destination in mind, flights are planned first, and hotels come next. There are some trips where the resort itself is the destination, and with those I typically book the hotel and then plan flights.

Ways to book hotels with points

Transfer points to hotel partners (ex transfer Citi Thank you Points to Choice or Bilt Points to Hyatt)
Use points earned with hotel brand from spend on a credit card or staying nights with that brand
Free night certificates
Portal bookings- brands not available to transfer to, using card-specific credits (like $300 Venture X, $50 CSP), Rove
Booking with cash and using cash “credits” from specific credit cards (The Edit, FHR, Bilt hotel credit...)

Order of operations:

Any free night certificates
For shorter stays- Any credits that need to be used – FHR, The Edit, Bilt hotel credit. Skip these for longer stays in general unless piecing a few together
What transferrable points chain hotels are available- Rooms.aero- Hyatt, Hilton, Marriot, IHG, Choice hotels, NO Wyndham
Consider what points I have available and which I’m willing to part with
Consider Portal bookings- brands not available to transfer to, using card-specific credits (like $300 Venture X, $50 CSP), Rove
- Sign up here to earn 500 bonus Rove miles!
If all else fails, Expedia through Rakuten or hotel site through Rakuten

Rooms.aero map view- Hyatt, Hilton, Marriot, IHG, Choice hotels

European Hotels that sleep a family of 4 -

16. Destination Inspiration- Santorini, Greece Part 1 Luxury ocean view suite with private infinity pool for $0!

Episode 16

Monday, May 18, 2026 • Duration 50:06

Santorini is well known for its iconic white and blue domed buildings crowding cliff edges with the Agean sea and sunset background. It is iconic for a reason! The views on essentially the entire island are incredible. This is a destination that I found is truly worth the hype – BUT I will say that there are ways that people typically experience Santorini that I would definitely NOT recommend. Listen for a curated list of experiences not to be missed, and what to skip. I promise my recommendations are going to differ from the crowded summer sunset views from Oia that you see again and again on social media. And best of all, I’m going to talk about how to do it on points and miles!

Panoramic Villa - Santorini Sky | Hotel in Greece - Elias- This was our specific villa at Santorini Sky. They all look amazing!

Ancient Thera - Museums and Archaeological Sites - Santorini

Akrotiri Village Guide: What to Do, Best Places to Eat & Stay

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17. Destination Inspiration Santorini, Greece Part 2. Emirates business class , getting around Santorini

Episode 17

Monday, June 1, 2026 • Duration 46:46

Learn all about the wonders of Emirates business class, plus many points options to get to and from Santorini.

I also delve into ways to get around Santorini, and which options will make the most sense for your travel goals.

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18. Capital One Miles- The Ultimate Points for Flexibility

Episode 18

Monday, June 15, 2026 • Duration 32:03

Capital One Miles are simple to earn and redeem, and offer a ton flexibility. The ability to use Capital One Miles for ANY type of travel purchase makes these points especially valuable. The offer a strong list of transfer partners, and are beginner-friendly for earning and redemptions. Let's dive into the best strategies for earning and redeeming Capital One Miles.

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