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40. Cabo on Points with @Wayfarenco

Season 1 · Episode 40

Monday, August 26, 2024 • Duration 01:07:57

This week on Wonderland on Points, we're thrilled to welcome Abby from @Wayfarenco, a true Cabo connoisseur. Abby has explored Cabo extensively and stayed at numerous hotels using credit card rewards, making her the go-to expert for planning a dream trip to this stunning destination. She also reveals her insider tips for how her family of five enjoys annual trips to Europe, including their savvy strategy of renting their home on Airbnb to cover travel expenses. If you're dreaming of an unforgettable Mexican getaway, this episode is your ultimate guide to getting there on points!

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31. Flying a Family of 7 in Business Class ON POINTS with @TravelPointsRob

Season 1 · Episode 31

Monday, June 24, 2024 • Duration 01:05:50

We were thrilled to sit down with Rob Dulgarion from the @TravelPointsRob Instagram page to discuss his incredible journey flying his family of seven in business class, by using credit card rewards points. While this was our original topic, we discovered so much more during our conversation! Listen in to hear about Rob and his wife's luxurious trip to Zanzibar in the coveted QSuites (also on POINTS!). Discover the benefits of the KLM Stopover program, the importance of always paying in local currency, and how Rob's family of seven managed to fly round trip on a budget airline for just $210. This episode is packed with valuable travel tips and inspiring stories from Rob's adventures, and we can't wait for you to learn from his family's experiences!

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30. Accessible Family Travel on Points with Wonders Within Reach

Season 1 · Episode 30

Monday, June 17, 2024 • Duration 01:08:20

In perhaps our most important and most meaningful episode yet, this week we sat down to chat with Jennifer Allen from @Wonders_Within_Reach about what accessible travel and inclusion looks like for those with disabilities. As a Spina Bifida mom, Jennifer is no stranger to a travel world that is often not created with accessibility in mind. She has dedicated her life to finding accessible options for all, and sharing her experiences with others. We talk about their journey using credit card points and miles to help navigate the world of adoption, as well as many tips and tricks to make travel easier for those with both visible and invisible disabilities. Jennifer shares some of her family’s experiences with international travel where the kindness of strangers has been paramount to the success of the trips. We hope to bring awareness to the challenges travelers with disabilities face, share a perspective that not everyone considers, and empower individuals with differing abilities (and their families) to get out and see the world. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we loved recording it!

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29. AMEX Gold Deep Dive

Season 1 · Episode 29

Monday, June 10, 2024 • Duration 01:04:06

Finally the LONG awaited deep dive into the American Express Gold card. This card is a travel hacking staple for many reasons and now it's time to tell you why we love this card and what benefits it can bring to your points and miles strategy. Multipliers like 4x points on groceries and restaurants go a long, especially for large families with lots of mouths to feed. In combination with stacking opportunities using the Rakuten shopping portal, the Amex Gold racks up points quickly. While the annual fee may scare some, we dive into the many ways to offset it such taking advantage of Uber Eats and Grub Hub credits, ensuring you're getting more benefit from your card than fees. IF you already have an Amex Gold card, this episode is still for you! You may learn about benefits and hacks you didn't know existed! Make sure you're getting the most out of your relationship with American Express!

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28. Traveling On Points with a Family of Five Featuring @HassansOnHoliday

Season 1 · Episode 28

Monday, June 3, 2024 • Duration 01:00:49

Travel can be very challenging with large families, more people means more rooms and more expensive trips. This week, points and miles educator, Amena from @HassansOnHoliday, joins us to chat about her family's adventures around the world using credit card rewards. We chat about maximizing everyday spending in seasons of earning, pacing credit card applications, utilizing bank bonuses and finding special family rates at some of our favorite hotels when we're ready to cash in our points for epic family travel. Every family's points and miles strategy is different and we dig into some examples with our special guest.

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27. A Dream Weekend at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point

Season 1 · Episode 27

Monday, May 27, 2024 • Duration 01:17:09

Today we bring our beloved team member Linsey onto the show, to recap our incredible girls' trip to Fort Meyers, Florida. We take you through all the details of how to recreate this epic trip on points and share a few stories along the way. We are so excited for you to hear about this amazing property and some our best budget tips for how to get the absolute most out of your next trip to Florida!

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26. Italy Gone WRONG with Mandy Brooke

Season 1 · Episode 26

Monday, May 20, 2024 • Duration 01:10:53

We were SO excited to be able to sit down with the ICONIC Mandy Brooke- content creator, comedian, musical genius, podcast host and SO much more! In this episode we talk to Mandy about her new points and miles journey, how she got into content creation, and the trip to Italy that changed her entire life. You do NOT want to miss this riveting story about how embracing hardships and taking risks can teach you just how much you are truly capable of. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear us break down exactly how you can go to Italy on points!

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25. Budget Friendly Family Travel with Katie's Travel Tricks

Season 1 · Episode 25

Monday, May 13, 2024 • Duration 01:21:04

This week we welcome Katie of @katiestraveltricks and the Points For Normal People podcast to the show to chat about using points and miles for family travel, why it can be a good idea to freeze your credit, sweet spots to Europe on Avianca, and so much more. From which credit cards are best for accessing airport lounges to traveling with neurodivergent kids, we dig into all kinds of money and sanity saving family travel tips.

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24. Using Status in the Game of Points and Miles: Marriott, American Airlines and More With TravelMoreCon Creator @AshleyGetsAround

Season 1 · Episode 24

Monday, May 6, 2024 • Duration 01:10:50

In this episode we sit down with Ashley Peterson, founder of Ashley Gets Around and the TravelMore Conference. We dive into why she thinks status is even more valuable than credit card sign up bonuses! Learn about saving money on checked bags and upgrades with American Airlines, as well as knowing your status benefits and how to maximize them at Marriott Hotels. We were fascinated to hear all about her transition from her previous career to becoming the creator of the only female-owned business class deals list of its size. If you are planning to attend TravelMore Conference like we are, you are going to LOVE hearing from this iconic boss-lady! In addition, we also chat about planning a trip to the Hyatt Baha Mar in the Bahamas.

EDIT***- timestamp- 35 minutes in: We says that you can use Marriott free night certificates in combination with the 5th night free! This is actually incorrect! 5th night free CAN be used on award nights but not with free night certs!

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