Revolutionizing Your Journey: Travel With Points & Miles Exploring Ambitious Travel Challenges and Points & Miles Strategies with @luckytictac (Ep. 34)
Another Wednesday brings another episode full of travel strategies for earning free flights and luxury stays!
Join host DeAndre Coke on this episode of “Revolutionizing Your Journey” as he chats with points and miles pro Allison Tackette, known online as @luckytictac. Allison reveals her transition from a military career to becoming a renowned professional in the points and miles community.
Together they discuss her journey so far and unpack invaluable strategies for maximizing travel rewards, her favorite travel destinations, and details about her ambitious 12-in-12 travel challenge. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned traveler, Allison’s insights will elevate your travel game and help you make the most of your rewards.
Key Highlights:
- Journey into Points & Miles: Allison’s inspiring transition from the military and academia to award booking, sparked by a simple Google search on how to fly for free
- Top Credit Card Picks: An inside look at Allison’s favorite cards, including the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Chase Freedom Unlimited, Marriott card, and Amex Gold Card
- Effective Points Management: Discover why Allison focuses on flexible transferable points for maximum value and versatility
- Essential Travel Tools: Explore Allison’s preferred tools for booking award travel and how they make the process seamless
- Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Learn crucial tips on confirming availability and pricing before transferring points, and the importance of patience and regular monitoring
- 12-in-12 Travel Challenge: Follow Allison’s journey to experience 12 new airlines, hotels, and countries in 12 months, and see her progress so far
- Unforgettable Travel Experiences: Highlights from Allison’s adventures, including Japan Airlines’ first-class service and a stay at the luxurious Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay in Montenegro
- Practical Travel Advice: Get Allison’s recommendations for managing points and miles stress-free and finding value in both extravagant and simple travel plans
- And much more!
Resources:
- Best Current Card Offers to Maximize Points
- LTH Online Points & Miles In Depth Course:
- Use coupon code “BOLDYGO” for a 50% discount!
- BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook Group
- DeAndre Coke (forbes.com)
- Truicity Wealth Management
- How to Use Points & Miles to Plan Around-the-World Travel with the Point Sisters (Ep. 25)
- TravelMore Conference
- Point.me
- PointsYeah
- PointsPath
- MaxMyPoint
- Seats.aero
- Roame.Travel
- Flight Connections
- StarLux
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