The Thrifty Traveler Podcast A Family Trip to the 2026 Winter Olympics w/ TT’s Tracey Burtch
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Aug 14, 2025 In this engaging talk, Tracey Burtch, Thrifty Traveler's Product Manager and former Team USA figure skater, shares her journey from the ice rink to travel planning. She dishes out essential tips for booking a family trip to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, discusses her embarrassing travel mishap, and reveals her favorite travel deals. Tracey also tackles the unique challenges of flying with kids while injecting humor into the conversation. Her insights blend nostalgia with practical advice for potential Olympic goers!
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Figure Skating Sparked Her Travel Bug
- Tracey Burtch skated synchronized figure skating and represented Team USA in events near London and Prague.
- Those trips sparked her travel bug and love for exploring cities off the rink.
First Big Redemption Converted Her Husband
- Tracey redeemed points for Singapore Airlines business class and stayed at Park Hyatt Kyoto for a memorable Japan trip.
- That first big redemption convinced her husband to join the points-and-miles hobby.
Booking A Hotel Deal Early Paid Off
- Tracey booked the Andaz Papagayo Peninsula via a hotel deal soon after joining Thrifty Traveler.
- She booked at 30,000 points per night right before a devaluation and committed to the trip if points were devalued.