Award Travel 101

Diversifying your Points

Jan 3, 2025

The discussion dives into effective card strategies for booking stays on platforms like VRBO and Airbnb. Tips include leveraging cards such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve and watching for airline promotions to rack up bonus points. The hosts emphasize the importance of diversifying points and miles, comparing it to financial asset management. Personal stories illustrate how spreading points across programs unlocks more travel options. They wrap up with a fantastic travel blog recommendation for planning outdoor adventures.

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Utilizing credit card strategies, like the Chase Sapphire Reserve, can significantly enhance travel rewards for booking accommodations such as VRBO and Airbnb.

Diversifying points across various programs, including different currencies, increases flexibility and access to more redemption options while reducing the risk of devaluation.

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Maximizing Points for Vacation Rentals

Using credit card strategies for booking accommodations like VRBO and Airbnb can enhance travel rewards. Popular options include using cards that categorize these transactions as travel, allowing users to earn bonus points, such as with the Chase Sapphire Preferred or Reserve. Purchasing Airbnb gift cards at a higher multiplier through various retailers can also maximize points earned. Finally, utilizing airline portals for bookings can yield additional earning opportunities even when points cannot be directly applied.

Intro

2min

Maximizing Travel Rewards

15min

Maximizing Credit Card Offers and Travel Plans

3min

Maximizing Travel Rewards Through Diversification

15min

Maximizing Travel Rewards Strategies

7min

Strategizing Travel Rewards for Optimal Benefits

3min

In Episode 101 of the Award Travel 101 podcast, Angie and Cameron discuss the post of the week from member Kelly about card strategies for booking stays with VRBO and Airbnb, highlighting the potential benefits of using cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve and the Ink Business Preferred. They also mention using British Airways, Delta, and Qantas portals for extra rewards, and keeping an eye on airline promotions for bonus points. The episode also covers news about Accor and Qatar Privilege Club's promotion for earning double rewards, as well as a new offer from Avianca's Lifemiles card.

The main feature of the episode focuses on the importance of diversifying points and miles across various programs, comparing it to diversifying financial assets. Angie and Cameron share personal stories of how diversifying has helped them unlock more redemption options and avoid missing out on awards due to limited points in one program. They offer advice on prioritizing flexible points and planning a strategy to collect points in multiple currencies, such as starting with Chase and then moving to other programs after reaching 5/24. The episode concludes with a tip of the week from Cameron, recommending the travel blog Earthtrekkers for its comprehensive advice on various destinations and hiking trails.

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Diversifying your Points

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Maximizing Points for Vacation Rentals

Travel Promotions and Transfer Bonuses

Diversifying Points for Greater Access

Strategic Timing for Card Applications

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Travel Promotions and Transfer Bonuses

Diversifying Points for Greater Access

Strategic Timing for Card Applications

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