Let's Get To The Points

Serena, Miguel and Mitch Shannon
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Jul 21, 2023 • 39min

10. THE RITZ CARLTON TOKYO vs PARK HYATT SEOUL | How to Travel Free with Credit Cards in 2023

Want to know how to travel using credit card points and miles?  Every Friday we share our insider tips! Collectively we've redeemed millions of points and miles for hotels and flights worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. We give you the inside scoop on how you can do this too! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsGetToThePoints Website:  https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/ Email: letsgettothepoints@gmail.com IG:  https://www.instagram.com/letsgettothepoints/  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgettothepoints _SKIP TO YOUR FAVORITE TOPIC_ 0:00 COMING UP 1:08 WELCOME 2:05 ROUND TABLE 2:30 Miguel Joins Us Live From The Ritz Carlton Tokyo 7:49 How Miguel earned 300,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points 8:28 Miguel’s First Experience in Tokyo, Japan: The Food, 7-Eleven 9:31 The Ritz Carlton Tokyo vs the Park Hyatt Seoul 11:38 Tokyo: Activities, Popular Food 14:46 WEEKLY RECAP 14:55 Earning Points When Dining at Participating Hyatt Restaurants 19:17 World of Hyatt | Brand Explorer Award: Free Night Award- Category 1-4 hotel 22:04 Tickets to the Colosseum Rome 23:34 Alaska Airlines: New Routes to Nassau, Bahamas 24:30 Grand Hyatt Baha Mar 26:15 ASK US What is the best use of the Hilton 70,000 point bonus and Free Night Certificate? How many credit cards do we each have? How many cards do we get each year? 33:08 MORE ON SOCIAL: Q & A 33:26 Where would you recommend to go for a family of 5? How many points would it take? 35:34 How much time do they give to shower onboard Emirates? 37:43 What do you prefer Window or Aisle? PROMOS AND DISCOUNT CODES: MaxMyPoint: Hotel Rewards Checker Use Code: LGTTP for 20% off the first 3 months of your Gold or Platinum Subscription https://maxmypoint.com CREDIT CARD LINKS: https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=lgttp EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES: https://letsgettothepoints.com/tools/ Seats.aero: Award Flight Search Engine Use Code: LGTTP20 for $20 off the first year https://seats.aero/ CardPointers:  Save Money and Maximize Your Spend Bonuses https://cardpointers.com/partner/letsgettothepoints/ MaxMyPoint: Hotel Rewards Checker Use Code: LGTTP for 20% off the first 3 months of your Gold or Platinum Subscription  https://maxmypoint.com LISTEN TO US ON THE GO:  Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-get-to-the-points/id1687838601 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Id1L8rLfHtrQdXa6EZwko Thank you for supporting our Channel!  See you every Friday with a new episode! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgettothepoints/support Disclaimer: The content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
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Jul 14, 2023 • 41min

9. Summer Trip to Seoul Korea | How to Travel the World Nearly Free Using Credit Card Points

Want to know how to travel using credit card points and miles?  Every Friday we share our insider tips! Collectively we've redeemed millions of points and miles for hotels and flights worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. We give you the inside scoop on how you can do this too! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsGetToThePoints Website:  https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/ Email: letsgettothepoints@gmail.com IG:  https://www.instagram.com/letsgettothepoints/  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgettothepoints _SKIP TO YOUR FAVORITE TOPIC_ 0:00 COMING UP 0:59 WELCOME 1:48 ROUND TABLE 2:03 Miguel is in South Korea. United Polaris, Street Food Asia Noodles, Korean Skincare Treatments 4:33 United Airlines: Status Matching and United Polaris from El Paso, Texas to South Korea 5:32 What is a Status Match and how does it work? 6:32 Miguel: Tell us about your trip to South Korea? 7:30 Park Hyatt Seoul: Suite Upgrade Awards, Breakfast 8:56 The Eliza Jane: The Unbound Collection by Hyatt: Destination Fees, Complimentary Breakfast, Pros and Cons 13:56 Capitol One Shopping Portal Tips to get a higher offer: 18% back on Viator 16:47 Shopping Portals we use to earn points and miles 19:12 WEEKLY RECAP 19:22 Hotel Alert Availability Tools. Booking Conrad Bora Bora 20:53 MaxMyPoint: Set an alert to be notified of hotel availability 22:19 Time Share Vacation Presentations: Earning 60,000 Hilton and 50,000 Marriott Points 22:45 Luxury Escapes: Cancelling A Maldives All-Inclusive Package 23:34 IHG Points: Holiday Inn Resort - Kandooma Maldives 24:51 Hyatt Globalist Points Advance Bookings 27:31 Hyatt Free Night Category 1-4 and 1-7 Awards 28:28 Melbourne, Australia: Business Class Seats: American Express Transfer Bonus to British Airways 30:05 ASK US: What is the best credit card to select to get the most mileage? 34:19 MORE ON SOCIAL: Q & A 34:36 Can you please share tips to achieve Globalist status with Hyatt? 36:57 I want to take my family of 6 to Japan! How many points should I save? I have a P2! 39:03 How do I find that super cheap business flight on Emirates to Milan? PROMOS AND DISCOUNT CODES: Hyatt Corporate Challenge: 20 Nights to Hyatt Globalist https://world.hyatt.com/content/gp/en/offers/elite-tier-offer.html CREDIT CARD LINKS: https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=lgttp EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES: https://letsgettothepoints.com/tools/ Seats.aero: Award Flight Search Engine Use Code: LGTTP20 for $20 off the first year https://seats.aero/ CardPointers:  Save Money and Maximize Your Spend Bonuses https://cardpointers.com/partner/letsgettothepoints/ MaxMyPoint: Hotel Rewards Checker Use Code: LGTTP for 20% off the first 3 months of your Gold or Platinum Subscription  https://maxmypoint.com LISTEN TO US ON THE GO:  Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-get-to-the-points/id1687838601 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Id1L8rLfHtrQdXa6EZwko Thank you for supporting our Channel!  See you every Friday with a new episode! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgettothepoints/support Disclaimer: The content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
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Jul 7, 2023 • 41min

8. How to Travel Cheap in 2023 | Earn Double the Points and Miles and Level Up With P2

Want to know how to travel using credit card points and miles?  Every Friday we share our insider tips! Collectively we've redeemed millions of points and miles for hotels and flights worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. We give you the inside scoop on how you can do this too! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsGetToThePoints Website:  https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/ Email: letsgettothepoints@gmail.com IG:  https://www.instagram.com/letsgettothepoints/  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgettothepoints __SKIP TO YOUR FAVORITE TOPIC___ 0:00 COMING UP 1:15 WELCOME 1:56 ROUND TABLE 1:59 How do I get my resistant P2 (Player 2) onboard? How does the P2 (Player 2) and other P’s work in your house and family? 3:06 Miguel: Referring Family Members for Referral Points. Children as Authorized Users and Increasing a Credit Score 7:06 Pros and Cons Adding her Children as Authorized Users on Credit Cards. Player 1, 2 and 3 8:29 Adding College Age Young Adults as Authorized Users. The Chase Freedom Rise Credit Card 10:29 The Discover It Card. A Good Starter Card for Young Adults 11:07 Serena: Tips for Managing and Adding Children as Authorized Users to a Chase Credit Card. Tips when a parent(s) are Player 3 and 4 14:27 Nicole: Capitol One VentureX and Chase Business Cards Benefits - Referring Family Members. 15:24 How to Stay Organized With Multiple Credit Cards. Pros and Cons of Autopay Feature 16:25 Tips and Lessons Learned when Managing a P1 and P2 19:00 Kēhaulani: Travel Hacking and a “0” Credit Score. Tips to Manage Your Budget with Your Spouse. Free Budget Tool - EveryDollar by Dave Ramsey 23:09 Mitch: Tips on P2 Strategies and Planning. Earning More Points. Meeting Minimum Spend Requirements 26:04 What Happens to Points and Miles when Someone Passes Away? Tips to Plan for it. 31:55 MORE ON SOCIAL: Q & A - Our Best Short Quick Responses 32:12 What is the best way to fly a family in economy to Europe? 33:52 Do you have any tips to find seats using Avianca LifeMiles? 36:24 What was your worst vacation experience? CREDIT CARD LINKS: https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=lgttp EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES: https://letsgettothepoints.com/tools/ Seats.aero: Award Flight Search Engine Use Code: LGTTP20 for $20 off the first year https://seats.aero/ CardPointers:  Save Money and Maximize Your Spend Bonuses https://cardpointers.com/partner/letsgettothepoints/ MaxMyPoint: Hotel Rewards Checker Use Code: LGTTP for 20% off the first 3 months of your Gold or Platinum Subscription  https://maxmypoint.com LISTEN TO US ON THE GO:  Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-get-to-the-points/id1687838601 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Id1L8rLfHtrQdXa6EZwko Thank you for supporting our Channel!  See you every Friday with a new episode! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgettothepoints/support Disclaimer: The content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
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Jun 30, 2023 • 43min

7. Must Know TRAVEL HACKS to save you money at the Airport and Get You Cheap Hotels

Want to know how to travel using credit card points and miles?  Every Friday we share our insider tips! Collectively we've redeemed millions of points and miles for hotels and flights worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. We give you the inside scoop on how you can do this too! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsGetToThePoints Website:  https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/ Email: letsgettothepoints@gmail.com IG:  https://www.instagram.com/letsgettothepoints/  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgettothepoints __SKIP TO YOUR FAVORITE TOPIC_ 0:00 COMING UP 1:13 WELCOME 2:06 ROUND TABLE 2:48 American Express Platinum Card: Fine Hotels and Resort credit tips 6:17 Hyatt Brand Explorer (Hyatt Bingo): Earn a Hyatt Brand Explorer Free Night Award 9:30 How to get Airport Lounge Access: "Free” food and drinks 14:35 Timeshare Presentation Tips: Earning Points. The Best Hotel Brands and Deals 19:49 How to Say No to a Timeshare Pitch 23:22 WEEKLY RECAP 23:34 Seoul, Korea: Park Hyatt Seoul or JW Marriott. Flights between Seoul to Tokyo 25:34 American Airlines Phantom Flights: Tips on How to Book AA flights 27:25 Maximizing your American Express Membership Rewards Points: 30% Transfer Bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 30:08 ASK US: What starter card would you recommend and what pitfalls should I watch out for? 34:27 MORE ON SOCIAL: We answer your questions! 34:47 Do you keep status with hotels/airlines or try use new brands? 37:19 Where do you want to go in the next 3-5 years? 38:51 How do I get my resistant P2 (Player 2) on board with points and miles? CREDIT CARD LINKS: https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=lgttp EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES: https://letsgettothepoints.com/tools/ Seats.aero: Award Flight Search Engine Use Code: LGTTP20 for $20 off the first year https://seats.aero/ CardPointers:  Save Money and Maximize Your Spend Bonuses https://cardpointers.com/partner/letsgettothepoints/ MaxMyPoint: Hotel Rewards Checker Use Code: LGTTP for 20% off the first 3 months of your Gold or Platinum Subscription  https://maxmypoint.com LISTEN TO US ON THE GO:  Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-get-to-the-points/id1687838601 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Id1L8rLfHtrQdXa6EZwko Thank you for supporting our Channel!  See you every Friday with a new episode! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgettothepoints/support Disclaimer: The content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
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Jun 23, 2023 • 40min

6. Chasing elite status?

Want to know how to travel using credit card points and miles?  Every Friday we share our insider tips! Collectively we've redeemed millions of points and miles for hotels and flights worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. We give you the inside scoop on how you can do this too! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsGetToThePoints Website:  https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/ Email: letsgettothepoints@gmail.com IG:  https://www.instagram.com/letsgettothepoints/  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgettothepoints _SKIP TO YOUR FAVORITE TOPIC__ 0:00 COMING UP 1:03 WELCOME 1:52 ROUND TABLE 2:11 FlightConnections. Tips on how to use this free tool to plan flight routes 6:28 Southwest. Get your money and points back by rebooking your flights 9:12 Is chasing status worth it? Hyatt. Marriott. American Airlines. 10:55 Opportunity costs of chasing status. Hyatt and Southwest. 12:55 Marriott credit cards, current high offers. Tips and discussion 17:55 Transferring points between Marriott members online. 18:20 The Marriott Bonvoy Program. Lifetime Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite and Platinum Elite members discuss the good and bad. 18:41 Using a Marriott Suite Night Award 19:37 Best Marriott hotel brands for families with free breakfast and lots of space. 20:12 Marriott. Get the best value for your points. Is earning Marriott status worth it? 21:49 WEEKLY RECAP 22:00 JW Marriott Seoul and Park Hyatt Seoul. Korea Trip Planning 22:55 What are Marriott Points Worth? Tips and examples 23:44 Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club. Marriott Timeshare Vacation Packages. 24:27 Choosing the best hotel for your stay. Tips and strategies 26:55 Family bookings at Hyatt All-Inclusive hotels: Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana, Hyatt Ziva Cancun 28:14 Hyatt Points Advance Booking. Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country 29:02 Using Rakuten to book a Viator tour in Japan 30:22 Using the American Airlines Shopping Portal and Viator 31:10 ASK US: “How can I fly in business class on points and miles to Japan and Taiwan?” 34:35 MORE ON SOCIAL: We answer your questions! CREDIT CARD LINKS: https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=lgttp EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES: https://letsgettothepoints.com/tools/ Seats.aero: Award Flight Search Engine Use Code: LGTTP20 for $20 off the first year https://seats.aero/ CardPointers:  Save Money and Maximize Your Spend Bonuses https://cardpointers.com/partner/letsgettothepoints/ MaxMyPoint: Hotel Rewards Checker Use Code: LGTTP for 20% off the first 3 months of your Gold or Platinum Subscription  https://maxmypoint.com LISTEN TO US ON THE GO:  Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-get-to-the-points/id1687838601 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Id1L8rLfHtrQdXa6EZwko Thank you for supporting our Channel!  See you every Friday with a new episode! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgettothepoints/support Disclaimer: The content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
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Jun 16, 2023 • 47min

5. We are a diverse cast, that’s for sure!

Want to know how to travel using credit card points and miles?  Every Friday we share our insider tips! Collectively we've redeemed millions of points and miles for hotels and flights worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. We give you the inside scoop on how you can do this too! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsGetToThePoints Website:  https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/ Email: letsgettothepoints@gmail.com IG:  https://www.instagram.com/letsgettothepoints/  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgettothepoints On this episode, we discuss: How to book AF/KLM with a stopover Earning 70,000 AA miles with a single purchase Expedited passport renewal Travel fatigue Monthly credits on credit cards What we booked this week: West Coast/Caribbean AA sweet spot Hyatt Brand Explorer Ritz Carlton in Tokyo Eliza Jane in New Orleans Monk Pizza in Kyoto Guest Question of the Week: “Have you experienced any roadblocks, discrimination or prejudice during your travels or while using your travel hacks….?” CREDIT CARD LINKS: https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=lgttp EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES: https://letsgettothepoints.com/tools/ Seats.aero: Award Flight Search Engine Use Code: LGTTP20 for $20 off the first year https://seats.aero/ CardPointers:  Save Money and Maximize Your Spend Bonuses https://cardpointers.com/partner/letsgettothepoints/ MaxMyPoint: Hotel Rewards Checker Use Code: LGTTP for 20% off the first 3 months of your Gold or Platinum Subscription  https://maxmypoint.com LISTEN TO US ON THE GO:  Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-get-to-the-points/id1687838601 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Id1L8rLfHtrQdXa6EZwko Thank you for supporting our Channel!  See you every Friday with a new episode! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgettothepoints/support Disclaimer: The content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
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Jun 9, 2023 • 48min

4. Our greatest redemption, EVER!

Want to know how to travel using credit card points and miles?  Every Friday we share our insider tips! Collectively we've redeemed millions of points and miles for hotels and flights worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. We give you the inside scoop on how you can do this too! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsGetToThePoints Website:  https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/ Email: letsgettothepoints@gmail.com IG:  https://www.instagram.com/letsgettothepoints/  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgettothepoints On this episode, we discuss: Booking Virgin Voyages with points Amex Centurion Lounge Access  AA Barclays Aviator Red Card 70k Bonus Amex 200,000 point bonus Amex Retention Bonus  What we booked this week: Air Canada family seating Swiss Air business class flight Southwest Companion Pass An upgrade to the Presidential Suite  Premium Suite upgrade - Andaz Bali Guest Question of the Week: “What is the best way you’ve redeemed your points or the best trip you’ve taken using points….”   CREDIT CARD LINKS: https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=lgttp EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES: https://letsgettothepoints.com/tools/ Seats.aero: Award Flight Search Engine Use Code: LGTTP20 for $20 off the first year https://seats.aero/ CardPointers:  Save Money and Maximize Your Spend Bonuses https://cardpointers.com/partner/letsgettothepoints/ MaxMyPoint: Hotel Rewards Checker Use Code: LGTTP for 20% off the first 3 months of your Gold or Platinum Subscription  https://maxmypoint.com LISTEN TO US ON THE GO:  Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-get-to-the-points/id1687838601 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Id1L8rLfHtrQdXa6EZwko Thank you for supporting our Channel!  See you every Friday with a new episode! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgettothepoints/support Disclaimer: The content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
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Jun 2, 2023 • 43min

3. OHHH, so that’s how you got started with points and miles….

Want to know how to travel using credit card points and miles?  Every Friday we share our insider tips! Collectively we've redeemed millions of points and miles for hotels and flights worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. We give you the inside scoop on how you can do this too! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsGetToThePoints Website:  https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/ Email: letsgettothepoints@gmail.com IG:  https://www.instagram.com/letsgettothepoints/  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgettothepoints On this episode, we discuss: Adding a player 3 with the elevated Chase Sapphire bonus Hyatt and Mr. and Mrs. Smith acquisition -  Riads in Morrocco Marriott Moments - Special Events with Marriott points United Mileage Plus points devaluation United Excursionist benefit All-Inclusive Hyatt hotels in Spain What we booked this week: Mattress runs in Vegas Hyatt Centric Melbourne, Australia Business and First class bookings Avianca LifeMiles Booking Costa Rica all-inclusive Hidden city ticketing/ SkipLagging Guest Question of the Week: How did we get started with points and miles?  Our best advice on getting started into the points and miles world..  Why Serena “LOVES” Costa Rica. CREDIT CARD LINKS: https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=lgttp EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES: https://letsgettothepoints.com/tools/ Seats.aero: Award Flight Search Engine Use Code: LGTTP20 for $20 off the first year https://seats.aero/ CardPointers:  Save Money and Maximize Your Spend Bonuses https://cardpointers.com/partner/letsgettothepoints/ MaxMyPoint: Hotel Rewards Checker Use Code: LGTTP for 20% off the first 3 months of your Gold or Platinum Subscription  https://maxmypoint.com LISTEN TO US ON THE GO:  Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-get-to-the-points/id1687838601 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Id1L8rLfHtrQdXa6EZwko Thank you for supporting our Channel!  See you every Friday with a new episode! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgettothepoints/support Disclaimer: The content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
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May 26, 2023 • 44min

2. We're back, for our second show!

We're back for our second episode! Let’s Get to the Points is a weekly video & audio podcast show covering all things points, miles, and travel.  Join us as we discuss different topics around navigating the world of earning and redeeming points and miles, traveling in style from economy to premium cabins, and staying at different properties around the globe.  Our goal is to help you do the same and keep you current of the trending topics in points, miles and redemptions. Our show is best experienced on YouTube, watch it here, now: https://youtu.be/5VPf5Hk30og YouTube: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/YTSubscribe Website:  https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/ Email: letsgettothepoints@gmail.com IG:  https://www.instagram.com/letsgettothepoints/  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgettothepoints On today’s episode we discuss: The new Hilton Amex sign up bonuses Utilizing transfer bonuses Complimentary tickets at Disney Maximizing Rakuten referrals LGBTQ+ tour in Santiago, Chile, Pride Tours https://www.pridetours.net/ What we booked this week: Hotel cancellation and rebooking Hyatt Globalist benefits Business and First class bookings Guest Question of the Week: What are the best ways to redeem 90,000 bonus points from the Amex Gold Card? CREDIT CARD LINKS: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/CreditCards EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES: https://letsgettothepoints.com/tools/ Seats.aero: Award Flight Search Engine Click on this link to see the latest code to save on Seats.Aero ttps://letsgettothepoints.com/tools/ CardPointers:  Save Money and Maximize Your Spend Bonuses https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/CardPointers MaxMyPoint: Hotel Rewards Checker Use Code: LGTTP for 20% off the first 3 months of your Gold or Platinum Subscription  https://maxmypoint.com LISTEN TO US ON THE GO:  Apple Podcast:  https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/ApplePodcast Spotify: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/Spotify Thank you for supporting our Channel!  See you every Friday with a new episode! Support this podcast: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/SupportUs Disclaimer: The content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
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May 19, 2023 • 41min

1. The Pilot...

Every show has a pilot and this is ours. Welcome to the first episode of Let’s Get to the Points, a weekly video & audio podcast show covering all things points, miles, and travel. Join us as we discuss different topics around navigating the world of earning and redeeming points and miles, traveling in style from economy to premium cabins, and staying at different properties around the globe. Our goal is to help you to do the same and keep you current of the trending topics in points, miles and redemptions. Between the five of us, we have earned millions of points and taken our friends and families on trips worth over hundreds of thousands of dollars. We would not have been able to do this without the help of travel hacking. Our show is best experienced on YouTube Watch and subscribe there: https://youtu.be/tWtci1LtS5U YouTube: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/YTSubscribe Website:  https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/ Email: letsgettothepoints@gmail.com IG:  https://www.instagram.com/letsgettothepoints/  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgettothepoints In this first episode, we cover: The Hyatt Globalist program Strategies for mistake fares Flying Blue May promo Amex transfer bonus Starlux: Additional Credit ⁠⁠Sam Chui YouTube Review⁠ Chase Sapphire bonus What we booked this week In this segment we talk about our trips we booked and offer any tips & tricks. Guest Question of the Week: How can I maximize the value of the Amex Platinum card with a $695 annual fee? Amex Platinum Benefits: Current high offer is a 150k bonus plus $200 statement credit 5x on airfare 2x-5x through Amex Travel $200 Uber credit $200 airline incidental credit $200 Fine Hotels & Resorts credit $100 Saks credit $300 Equinox credit $155 Walmart+ credit $240 digital entertainment credit $189 Clear credit Global Entry/TSA Pre-check credit Lounge access Concierge service Marriott Gold status Hilton Gold status Hertz President’s Circle National Emerald Club Avis Preferred CREDIT CARD LINKS: http://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/CreditCards EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES: https://letsgettothepoints.com/tools/ Seats.aero: Award Flight Search Engine Use Code: Head to our website for most current code: https://letsgettothepoints.com/tools/ CardPointers:  Save Money and Maximize Your Spend Bonuses https://cardpointers.com/partner/letsgettothepoints/ MaxMyPoint: Hotel Rewards Checker Use Code: LGTTP for 20% off the first 3 months of your Gold or Platinum Subscription  https://maxmypoint.com LISTEN TO US ON THE GO:  Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-get-to-the-points/id1687838601 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Id1L8rLfHtrQdXa6EZwko Thank you for supporting our Channel!  See you every Friday with a new episode! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgettothepoints/support Disclaimer: The content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. *Special thanks to voice over artist Norma Kay*

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