Wonderland on Points | Credit Card Rewards & Budget Travel

In this episode we sit down with Ashley Peterson, founder of Ashley Gets Around and the TravelMore Conference. We dive into why she thinks status is even more valuable than credit card sign up bonuses! Learn about saving money on checked bags and upgrades with American Airlines, as well as knowing your status benefits and how to maximize them at Marriott Hotels. We were fascinated to hear all about her transition from her previous career to becoming the creator of the only female-owned business class deals list of its size. If you are planning to attend TravelMore Conference like we are, you are going to LOVE hearing from this iconic boss-lady! In addition, we also chat about planning a trip to the Hyatt Baha Mar in the Bahamas.EDIT***- timestamp- 35 minutes in: We says that you can use Marriott free night certificates in combination with the 5th night free! This is actually incorrect! 5th night free CAN be used on award nights but not with free night certs!Join our NEW Facebook Community (Don't Miss Points 101 on Facebook Live)Sign up for our newsletterFind us on Instagram:Podcast InstagramJoMary EllenAshleyTravel More ConferenceMentioned in this Episode:Travelmorecon.comAshleyGetsAround.com@EmilyEatsandExplores@LuckyTicTac@PointSistersLinksChase/Capital One/Amex Card LinksFlyKitt- the BEST Jet Lag Solution!30% off the CardPointers subscription!Tripiamo Driving TutorialsOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!

Jo returned from Salt Lake City ready to turn around and go right back! This week we sat down with a SLC native and expert - Lisa, the host of the Choose Your Happy Place podcast. She helps us dive into everything to see and do in this glorious part of Utah. Make sure you stick around until the end where we guide you through exactly how you can travel there using credit card points and miles! We also chat about recent news in the Points and Miles world including a new AMEX transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic and teach you how best to use it both domestically and abroad.Join our NEW Facebook Community (Don't Miss Points 101 on Facebook Live)Sign up for our newsletterFind us on Instagram:Podcast InstagramJoMary EllenLisaMentioned in this Episode:Choose Your Happy Place PodcastLinksChase/Capital One/Amex Card LinksFlyKitt- the BEST Jet Lag Solution!30% off the CardPointers subscription!Tripiamo Driving TutorialsOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!

In this episode we chat with the power couple behind the Revolutionizing Your Journey podcast. DeAndre Coke is both a financial planner and credit card rewards enthusiast, along with his fiance Taryn, who is a career consultant. Together, they have been all over the world flying business class and indulging in luxury travel experiences. In this episode, they share about the visiting the Maldives, Tulum, and maximizing point redemptions to create life's most special memories.Join our NEW Facebook CommunitySign up for our newsletterFind us on Instagram:Podcast InstagramJoMary EllenDeAndreTarynMentioned in this Episode:@TravelMomSquad@TravelPointsRob@EcoTripsMexicoTripItLinksChase/Capital One/Amex Card LinksFlyKitt- the BEST Jet Lag Solution!30% off the CardPointers subscription!Tripiamo Driving TutorialsOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!

While Jo capitalized on a 25% Transfer Bonus to fly Delta to Salt Lake City for the Women In Travel Summit, Mary Ellen and her family took a whirlwind trip to Southern California on credit card points. Join us as we go through the perfect 4-day Southern California itinerary including Channel Islands National Park, Universal Studios Hollywood's Super Mario World, Joshua Tree National Park and the San Diego Zoo. This episode is a great example of how travel hacking, using credit card rewards, can help individuals and families travel more often for less out of pocket.Email us with your questions: WonderlandonPoints@gmail.comSign up for our newsletterFind us on Instagram:Podcast Instagram: @WonderlandonPointsPodcastJo: @PointstoWonderlandMary Ellen: @FamilyTravel4TheWinLinksChase/Capital One/Amex Card LinksFlyKitt- the BEST Jet Lag Solution!30% off the CardPointers subscription!Tripiamo Driving TutorialsOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!

In this episode we sit down with the amazing Kelly (of the Points and Miles Doc) to discuss how traveling with credit card rewards can be used to help keep busy professionals from reaching the point of career burnout. She tells us all about her journey of amassing and redeeming points for $350,000 worth of travel since 2015! Listen to hear all about her trips to India, Mongolia and SO MANY MORE.Find us on Instagram:Podcast Instagram: @WonderlandonPointsPodcastJo: @PointstoWonderlandMary Ellen: @FamilyTravel4TheWinKelly: @PointsandMilesDocKelly's WebsiteFun to Follows:@ThePointsAnalyst@OnlyPoints_Mentioned in this episode:Gift of CollegeExpert FlyerCountry WalkersContours Walking HolidaysRichard KerrFrequent Miler Email ListOne Mile At A Time Email ListLinksChase/Capital One/Amex Card LinksFlyKitt- the BEST Jet Lag Solution!30% off the CardPointers subscription!Tripiamo Driving TutorialsOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!

This week on the podcast we welcome Mariah from @pointsforthememories to share tips on how to visit some of America's most popular National Parks while utilizing credit card points. With helpful info on how to earn more American Airlines miles and incredible rental car tips, Mariah brings all the knowledge. If you're a Costco Member, you'll want to be sure to listen! We also highlight Arches, Canyonlands and Capital Reef National Parks near Moab, Utah.Email us with your questions: WonderlandonPoints@gmail.comSign up for our newsletterFind us on Instagram:Podcast Instagram: @WonderlandonPointsPodcastJo: @PointstoWonderlandMary Ellen: @FamilyTravel4TheWinMariah: @PointsForTheMemoriesFun to Follows:@JoyfulloftravelsMentioned In This Episode:Points For The Memories FREE SpreadsheetBask Bank Mileage Savings AccountAuto SlashLinksChase/Capital One/Amex Card LinksFlyKitt- the BEST Jet Lag Solution!30% off the CardPointers subscription!Tripiamo Driving TutorialsOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!Rakuten Shopping PortalFetch Rewards App

** In this episode we briefly discuss Bilt and how it transfers to American Airlines. Unfortunately only days after this recording, Bilt announced that it will no longer be a transfer partner of AA.**You are going to want a notepad for this episode! We learned so much from Ginny about how to utilize different ways to earn points besides welcome bonuses on credit cards. She is the Queen of the Stack and after listening to this we hope that you will be inspired to start your own journey with cash back apps, shopping portals and offer-stacking to maximize your point earnings!Email us with your questions: WonderlandonPoints@gmail.comSign up for our newsletterFind us on Instagram:Podcast Instagram: @WonderlandonPointsPodcastJo: @PointstoWonderlandMary Ellen: @FamilyTravel4TheWinGinny: @TheGrady_BunchFun to Follows:@FlyingHighWithFive@ParksOnRecStacking Apps Mentioned In This Episode:RakutenFetch AppAmazon Shopper PanelReceipt HogReceipt PalCoinOutDoshReceipt JarUpsideLinksChase/Capital One/Amex Card LinksFlyKitt- the BEST Jet Lag Solution!30% off the CardPointers subscription!Tripiamo Driving TutorialsOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!Rakuten Shopping PortalFetch Rewards App

This week we had the great joy of speaking with Raimee Iacofano all about Japan. She is an expert at the art of traveling on points & miles and uses her platform to teach people how to take epic trips for less. She also shared with us about her fear of flying and the tools she uses to help overcome it! She has traveled all over the world for the last ten years and is a wealth of knowledge! We can't wait for you to listen.**Giveaway is closed**Email us with your questions: WonderlandonPoints@gmail.comFind us on Instagram:Podcast Instagram: @WonderlandonPointsPodcastJo: @PointstoWonderlandMary Ellen: @FamilyTravel4TheWinRaimee: @RaimeeTravelFun to Follows:@SowOnTheGo@Jenelleonajet@HuTravelstheWorldSOAR Fear of Flying AppTik Tok Fear of Flying PlaylistLinksChase/Capital One/Amex Card LinksFlyKitt- the BEST Jet Lag Solution!30% off the CardPointers subscription!Tripiamo Driving TutorialsOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!

You asked- we answered! We brought two time guest, Ryan, BACK on to discuss all the ways that we can travel hack cruises. We cannot wait for you to learn how you can set sail using points and miles!Email us with your questions: WonderlandonPoints@gmail.comFind us on Instagram:Podcast Instagram: @WonderlandonPointsPodcastJo: @PointstoWonderlandMary Ellen: @FamilyTravel4TheWinRyan: @ProfitsandPointsFun To Follow: Kyle from Pack Your Bag With PointsFrequent Miler BlogMiles Talk BlogLinksChase/Capital One/Amex Card LinksFlyKitt- the BEST Jet Lag Solution!30% off the CardPointers subscription!Tripiamo Driving TutorialsOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!

Here it finally is! Our Hyatt episode. We tell you why Hyatt is our all time favorite brand of hotel to travel hack! We will walk you through the award charts, the status charts AND give you some great ideas of ways you can use your Chase points to stay at Hyatt hotels. Transferring points to Hyatt just makes sense.Email us with your questions: WonderlandonPoints@gmail.comFind us on Instagram:Podcast Instagram: @WonderlandonPointsPodcastJo: @PointstoWonderlandMary Ellen: @FamilyTravel4TheWinLinksChase/Capital One/Amex Card LinksFlyKitt- the BEST Jet Lag Solution!30% off the CardPointers subscription!Tripiamo Driving TutorialsOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!