Revolutionizing Your Journey: Travel With Points & Miles Mastering Points and Miles with Kelly of @pointsandmilesdoc (Ep. 28)
Mastering your points and miles rewards strategies can transform your travel experiences, even with a demanding career!
In this episode of the Revolutionizing Your Journey podcast, hosted by DeAndre Coke, we welcome Kelly, the doctor behind Points and Miles Doc. Kelly, an academic surgeon in Los Angeles, has perfected the art of using travel rewards to create luxurious experiences while managing a busy medical career. From her humble beginnings with an American Airlines credit card to flying first-class on Emirates, ANA, and Singapore Airlines, Kelly’s journey is rich with insights.
Kelly’s travel rewards journey began with an American Airlines credit card, initially using points for domestic flights. Her passion for luxury travel ignited when she experienced business-class comfort on a long-haul flight, driving her to explore more efficient ways to maximize travel rewards on a budget.
Kelly shares her strategies for balancing a demanding schedule, setting boundaries, and leveraging points and miles to craft unforgettable travel experiences. Packed with valuable tips, this episode caters to both seasoned travelers and newcomers to the world of travel rewards.
Key Highlights:
- Journey Beginnings: Kelly’s foray into points and miles began in earnest in 2015 with an American Airlines credit card
- Budget Travel: She has accumulated and redeemed over 6 million points, booking approximately $375,000 worth of travel without spending $6 million
- Content Creation: Kelly balances her demanding career with content creation, providing resources and courses for professionals interested in travel rewards
- Cultural Immersion: Highlights include flying Emirates First Class from Singapore to LAX, exploring Petra and Wadi Rum in Jordan, and experiencing the luxury of Singapore Suites
- Travel Strategies: Kelly emphasizes the importance of not being loyal to one system, taking advantage of outsized offers, and booking travel far in advance to fit a busy schedule
- Physician Wellness: She stresses the need for physicians to take vacations to avoid burnout, noting that well-rested doctors are more effective
- And much more!
Tune in to discover how Kelly’s strategic use of points and miles has elevated her travel experiences and how you can apply her techniques to your own travel planning.
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
- Thrifty Traveler
- Ashley Gets Around
- Going | Formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights
- SLH Property: Cellers-Hohenort Cape Town
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