Churn and Burn Guest Trip: Greece and the Amalfi Coast
Jan 10, 2024
Join Hutton as he shares his thrilling travel hacking journey to Europe for his 60th birthday, featuring tips on booking Turkish business class flights and staying at fabulous points hotels. Discover the power of expert-led tours in Dublin and Savannah, and learn how unexpected layovers in Istanbul led to delightful adventures. Experience the beauty of Italy and Greece, filled with iconic sites like the Coliseum and Santorini, while uncovering the joys of spontaneity and strategic travel planning.
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The Appeal Of Gaming Financial Systems
- Hutton describes churning as a hobby that appeals to his need to
Birthday Cruise Cancels, Points Pivot
- Hutton planned a 60th birthday trip that originally included a Ritz-Carlton cruise which cancelled repeatedly.
- He pivoted to Italy and the Greek islands and booked most of the trip with points, making it a memorable adults-only trip.
Use Partner Transfers To Avoid Sky-High Awards
- When Delta award pricing was outrageous, Hutton searched partner programs and found Turkish through transfers as a much cheaper option.
- Transfer flexible points (Capital One, Amex) to partners and compare partner award space before booking expensive direct carrier awards.
