Wonderland on Points | Credit Card Rewards & Budget Travel

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!

Did you know you can take an around the world trip on points in BUSINESS CLASS? Devan, from the dynamic duo behind @PointSisters, joins us to tell us all about her latest around the world adventure. We were shocked to hear that it is a wildly affordable points redemption and you will not believe some of the stories from her trip! Join us as we learn all about the ANA Around the World trip and learn how you can take this epic adventure as well!Email us with your questions: WonderlandonPoints@gmail.comFind us on Instagram:Podcast Instagram: @WonderlandonPointsPodcastJo: @PointstoWonderlandMary Ellen: @FamilyTravel4TheWinDevan and Kelsi: @PointSistersDevan's Fun To Follows:@Lion_Guides_Safaris@ProfitsandPoints@AshleyGetsAroundLinksChase/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!

Have you ever dreamed of exploring the City of Love on a beautiful fall day with your best friend? It's the stuff all of our Emily In Paris dreams are made of and after this episode you will have a clear idea of how to do it with points and miles! We can't wait for you to hear our wonderful interview with Alli! Put on your beret and get ready to learn how you can go to Paris (and a few other fun European destinations) for nearly free!Email us with your questions: WonderlandonPoints@gmail.comFind us on Instagram:Podcast Instagram: @WonderlandonPointsPodcastJo: @PointstoWonderlandMary Ellen: @FamilyTravel4TheWinAlli: @TravelPointersWithAlliAlli's Fun To Follows:@WayfarenCo@PackedWithPointsLinksChase/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 explain our rebrand and answer listener submitted questions. If you've ever wondered if travel hacking will hurt your credit score or how long to keep a credit card open, this episode is for YOU!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!

**The podcast name changed to Wonderland on Points on 2/9/24 - Thank you for your patience as we make these big adjustments! Please find the correct contact info below!**In this episode we break down our most recent traveled hacked trips. Join Jo as she tells you how to hacked the Frozen North to connect with her Norwegian and Swedish roots! And then head south as Mary Ellen tells you about taking her children to explore their Puerto Rican heritage.It's a fantastic episode where we give you all the details on what these trips cost us, how many points we used to make them happen, and what crazy adventures happened along the way!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!