Let's Get To The Points

Serena, Miguel and Mitch Shannon
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Oct 20, 2023 • 41min

22. Booking the Best Business Class Flights to Asia

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 OPENING 0:59 WELCOME 1:46 ROUND TABLE 2:25 PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: Seats.aero 5:40 Amex Gold Changes 7:08 Alternative Cards for Grocery Spend 11:25 Capital One, Chase, Citi: Moving Points Between Accounts 15:01 Buying Groups: Reward and Risk 20:47 WEEKLY RECAP 20:55 Booking Cathay Pacific to Asia 24:09 Keep Globalist Status for Next Year: A Neat Trick 26:11 Marriott: Use Cash, Points, or a Free Night Cert? 29:04 Nicole’s Wins and Losses 30:27 ASK US: Costa Rica Tips 35:59 MORE ON SOCIAL: Q & A 36:14 What lounges are on your bucket list? 37:17 If you could only use one card, which would it be? 38:41 Do you stick with one hotel/airline alliance or have different cards/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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Oct 13, 2023 • 52min

21. Booking the Best Luxury Resorts in Bora Bora and a Marriott Bonvoy Moment with 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 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 OPENING 0:47 WELCOME 1:35 ROUND TABLE 2:55 PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: CardPointers https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/promos/ 6:22 Marriott Bonvoy Moments: NFL Game Jets vs Chiefs 11:30 Bringing Friends on Points and Miles Trips 14:28 Amex Business Gold Changes 18:37 Chase Ink Business Card Offers 22:07 WEEKLY RECAP 22:19 A Run-cation in Chicago 25:50 Tips for Flying Spirit Airlines 28:01 Booking Bora Bora with Points and Miles 32:47 Extending a Marriott Free Night Certificate 37:18 Nicole’s Wins and Losses 38:35 ASK US: A dirty bathtub at Andaz Savannah 45:49 MORE ON SOCIAL: Q & A 46:05 What card do you recommend for a college student (not Discover)? 47:56 How much do you spend a month on credit cards? 49:31 What is your one must have travel item? EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES: 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 AMAZON LINKS: Nicole’s selfie stick/tripod:  ⁠https://amzn.to/45rCG34⁠ Serena’s travel electric kettle:  ⁠https://amzn.to/3QePG7R⁠ Miguel’s headphones:  ⁠https://amzn.to/3RXxrFe⁠ Mitch’s headphones:  ⁠https://amzn.to/3ZZvw4P⁠ 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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Sep 29, 2023 • 10min

20. Special Edition: Andaz Pattaya in Thailand with a visit to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

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 how you can do this too! Visit www.letsgettothepoints.com PLEASE SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsGetToThePoints BE ON OUR SHOW: letsgettothepoints@gmail.com FRIEND US ON INSTAGRAM: Lets Get To The Points https://www.instagram.com/letsgettothepoints/ Serena https://www.instagram.com/passionforpoints/ Nicole ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicolestraveltips/ Miguel ⁠https://www.instagram.com/travelsergeant/ Mitch https://www.instagram.com/seat2asuite/ SAY HI ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgettothepoints ON TODAY’S EPISODE: We invite you along with our co-host Mitch Shannon and his family as they explore the new Andaz Pattaya. The first of the Andaz brand in Thailand. Join them as they show you their room, trip to the Elephant Sanctuary and enjoy breakfast with the legendary Chef Mom. Currently a category 3 in the World of Hyatt points program, it can be booked for 9,000 - 15,000 per night. In this episode we: 0:00 A First Look at The Andaz Pattaya 1:05 Review the distance from Pattaya to the Andaz Hotel 1:40 Fly Singapore Airlines in Business Class to Bangkok 1:52 Drive from Bangkok to Pattaya 2:15 Upgrading to the Private Plunge Pool Suite 2:37 1 King Bed Private Pool Suite Room Tour 2:59 2 Bedroom Manor House Duplex with Pool Tour 4:08 Pool Area 4:52 Gym, Massage, Jacuzzi and Sauna 5:34 Wild Jungle Elephant Sanctuary in Pattaya 5:48 Feed and Play with the Elephants 6:50 Breakfast Buffet with Special Guest Star “Chef Mom” Room was booked via Hyatt with World of Hyatt points and premium upgrade was secured by contacting the property for the price difference and was paid in cash. Ground transportation to and from Bangkok and Pattaya was booked via https://www.thailgbtconnect.com/ Wild Jungle Elephant Sanctuary tour was booked via Thai LGBT connect and an additional charge was paid for transport since the hotel was outside the complimentary pickup area. https://www.instagram.com/pattayaelephantsanctuary/ www.elephantjunglesanctuary.com/ Please comment with any additional questions or comments. EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES: Seats.aero: Award Flight Search Engine Use Code: LGTTP for $20 off the first year or $2 off the first month. https://seats.aero/ 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 PODCASTS: 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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Sep 29, 2023 • 41min

19. Etihad A380 First Class Apartment and the VIP Private Room

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 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 TODAY’S EPISODE: SKIP TO YOUR FAVORITE TOPIC__________ 0:00 OPENING 1:23 WELCOME 2:17 Our New Website: LetsGetToThePoints.com 3:42 Etihad First Class Apartment 9:49 Booking Etihad First Class Apartment 10:05 Andaz Capital Gate in Abu Dhabi 10:28 Hyatt Business Card - Worth it? Chase Ink Business Cash https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-cash/?aff=lgttp Chase Ink Business Unlimited https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-unlimited/?aff=lgttp 13:44 WEEKLY RECAP 14:04 Etihad Lounge - VIP Private Room 16:18 Link Your Marriott and Uber Accounts 16:33 Bonus Points at Newly Opened Hyatts 16:57 Booking Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi 18:11 Booking Premium Economy to Japan with AA miles 19:00 Bidding on Marriott Moments at Zadún, a Ritz Carlton Reserve in Los Cabos 21:58 Being Proactive with a Flight Schedule Change 24:40 Tips for Airline Schedule Changes 27:39 ASK US: How do we plan our trips? Do we chase the deal or the destination? 34:42 MORE ON SOCIAL: Q & A 34:59 What E-sim/VPN do you use? 36:34 What is your favorite bank you use to pay bills? 37:50 What are your wins and losses this week? EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES: Seats.aero: Award Flight Search Engine Use Code: LGTTP20 for $20 off the first year https://seats.aero/ 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 PODCASTS: 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! 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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Sep 22, 2023 • 44min

18. Booking Costa Rica and London with Credit Card 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 how you can do this too! 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: ** SKIP TO YOUR FAVORITE TOPIC** 0:00 OPENING 1:18 WELCOME 2:07 ROUND TABLE – Miguel and Kehaulani meeting at LAX 7:45 Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica 9:03 Booking Flights to Costa Rica 14:38 Renting a Car in Costa Rica 16:07 Great Scotland Yard Hotel in London 19:45 Booking Etihad First Class Apartments 20:36 Etihad 787 Business and First Class 21:51 WEEKLY RECAP 22:05 Choose Your Hotel Wisely 22:53 Advocate For Yourself at Marriott 25:02 Booking Delta One Suites to London 25:49 Different American Airlines Flight Credits 27:10 ASK US: How Should I Redeem Amex and Marriott Points? 28:21 Getting More Marriott Points 29:26 How to Transfer Points from Amex to Partners 31:10 Use the Marriott Hotel Directory 31:34 Redeem Amex Points for ANA 32:15 Marriott Bonvoy Moments 33:15 Episode #2 Covers More Amex Redemption Ideas 33:37 Booking Air France with the Current Transfer Bonus 35:18 MORE ON SOCIAL: Q & A 35:33 What is your second hotel chain of choice? 36:36 Do you have suggestions for redeeming points for domestic vs international flights? 39:19 Have you seen or met any celebrities during your travels? EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES: Seats.aero: Award Flight Search Engine Use Code: LGTTP20 for $20 off the first year https://seats.aero/ 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 PODCASTS: 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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Sep 15, 2023 • 38min

17. Maldives and Tahiti on a Budget 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 how you can do this too! 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: **SKIP TO YOUR FAVORITE TOPIC** 0:00 OPENING 1:18 WELCOME 2:06 ROUND TABLE 3:24 Seats.aero: The Fastest Search Engine for Award Travel 5:36 Our Exclusive Promo Code for Seats.aero 6:16 Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives 16:58 Using British Airways Avios to Peru 18:14 Hyatt Bonus Journeys 19:46 WEEKLY RECAP 19:55 A Cancelled Cuba Trip 20:51 Accommodations in Tahiti for a Family 22:15 Earning Points with Airbnb or Vrbo 23:33 ASK US: Is It Worth Paying for Annual Credit Card Fees? 24:35 Miguel’s 4 Step Process 25:34 High Annual Fee Cards Worth Keeping 31:24 MORE ON SOCIAL: Q & A 31:41 Do you chase the deal or the destination? 33:27 How many countries have you been to? 35:09 If you could choose only one airline or hotel program, which would it be? EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES: Seats.aero: Award Flight Search Engine Use Code: LGTTP20 for $20 off the first year https://seats.aero/ 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 PODCASTS: 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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Sep 8, 2023 • 37min

16. Earning Points for FREE Hotel Stays 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 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** 1:19 WELCOME 2:15 ROUND TABLE 3:00 Seats.aero: The Fastest Search Engine for Award Travel 4:47 Our Exclusive Promo Code for Seats.aero 5:29 Brand New Points Properties 5:54 New Hyatt Properties 7:44 New Hilton Properties 8:44 New Hotels in Mexico 9:44 A New Hyatt Brand: Hyatt Studios 10:10 Waldorf Astoria Seychelles 11:35 New American Airlines Routes to Europe 12:43 Hilton Grand Vacations Elara in Vegas 14:10 Earning Hilton and Wyndham Points Through Timeshare Deals 19:34 WEEKLY RECAP 19:46 Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay 20:24 Advocate for Yourself for Extra Points 21:25 Ritz Carlton Perth 22:54 Park Hyatt Doha 23:39 ASK US: Programs Where the Juice Isn’t Worth the Squeeze 24:24 Avianca’s LifeMiles Program 26:06 Stacking with Multiple Portals, Chase Freedom Flex 26:54 Chasing Bank Bonuses 27:45 Qatar’s Family Program 29:27 MORE ON SOCIAL: Q & A 29:39 How do you book flights if points are in separate accounts? 32:11 Do you have jobs outside of the influencer sphere? 33:40 What are your favorite middle of the road properties? EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES: Seats.aero: Award Flight Search Engine Use Code: LGTTP20 for $20 off the first year https://seats.aero/ 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 PODCASTS: 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! 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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Aug 25, 2023 • 39min

15. Secrets Impression Moxché for FREE in 2023|Qatar First Class|Luxury Maldives Resort for Four

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 OPENING 1:18 WELCOME 2:06 ROUND TABLE 2:18 Seats.aero: The Fastest Search Engine for Award Travel 2:43 Using Seats.aero - Qatar QSuites Finder 4:21 Setting Alerts on Seats.aero 5:59 Our Exclusive Promo Code for Seats.aero 6:31 Secrets Impression Moxché 13:40 Optimize Your Points Redemption at Secrets Moxché 14:13 Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport 15:05 British Airways Avios Balance Booster 18:10 WEEKLY RECAP 18:22 Applying a Suite Upgrade Award at Great Scotland Yard in London 19:19 A canceled El Salvador trip 20:48 Hyatt Place Denver Airport 21:26 Hyatt House Sacramento 22:05 Qatar First Class Perth to Doha 24:10 ASK US: Luxury Maldives Resort for Four 25:25 Getting Free Breakfast for Four 25:50 Easy Ways to Get Hilton Diamond/Gold Status 28:22 Using Hilton points to book 4 adults in the Maldives 30:45 Finding Hotel Award Availability in the Maldives 31:43 MORE ON SOCIAL: Q & A 31:57 What is your favorite family-friendly destination? 33:40 How do you budget for food on trips? 36:20 How do you plan the itinerary for a vacation?   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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Aug 18, 2023 • 40min

14. Travel Hacking with Credit Cards in 2023|Trip to Rome|A Dream Honeymoon to Bali

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 TODAY’S EPISODE: **SKIP TO YOUR FAVORITE TOPIC** 0:00 MAUI: How to Help with the Greatest Impact 2:39 OPENING 3:56 WELCOME 4:50 ROUND TABLE 5:04 Seats.aero: The Fastest Search Engine for Award Travel 5:32 Using Seats.aero to find Lufthansa First Class 6:40 Our Exclusive Promo Code for Seats.aero 7:50 A Subscriber's Biggest Mistake 8:28 Our Rules for the Road – Top Tips for Travel Hacking 9:00 Mistake Fares 9:13 Always Use a Referral Link 9:31 Book Now, Worry Later 9:56 Use a Credit Card with Travel Protection 10:52 Don’t Worry about Hacking the Whole Trip 11:38 Travel How YOU Want To 12:25 Never Use a Debit Card 13:01 Have a Plan for Every Card You Get 13:56 Maximize the Return on Every Dollar You Spend 15:15 Utilize Transfer Bonuses 16:12 Stay Within Your Budget 16:46 Nicole is Live from Rome – The Tribune 18:56 Using Seats.aero to find a flight back home 19:51 Travel Tips when visiting Rome 20:57 The Tribune Hotel in Rome – jdV by Hyatt 22:12 Hotel Principessa Isabella – Choice property 23:25 Using MaxMyPoint to Find Hotel Availability 23:48 Nicole’s Favorite European City 24:38 ASK US: A Dream Honeymoon to Bali 26:03 Alila Villas Uluwatu 26:39 How to Fly to Bali 27:18 Use Citi Points for Turkish Airlines and Booking with Air Canada Aeroplan 27:53 Andaz Bali and Flying Singapore Airlines to Bali 29:43 Snorkeling in Raja Ampat 30:56 Book Activities on the Chase Portal using Points 31:55 MORE ON SOCIAL: Q & A 32:09 How do you juggle your jobs, travel hacking, family, and social media? 34:46 What cards are you signing up for and cancelling next? 36:49 What is your biggest travel related regret or mistake? 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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Aug 11, 2023 • 57min

13. Finding Award Availability in 2023|Trips to Japan and Italy|Park Hyatt Kyoto|Booking Starlux

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 TODAY’S EPISODE: SKIP TO YOUR FAVORITE TOPIC 0:00 COMING UP 1:22 WELCOME 2:16 ROUND TABLE 2:47 Seats.aero: The fastest search engine for award travel 8:33 Nicole is Live from Italy 9:16 Hyatt Regency Amsterdam 10:32 Hyatt Centric Murano Venice 13:50 Kēhaulani’s Trip to Japan 14:36 Hyatt Place Kyoto 18:40 Comparing Hotels in Kyoto 18:57 Park Hyatt Kyoto 24:34 WEEKLY RECAP 24:44 Our Starlux Business Class Bookings 26:14 Using Seats.aero to find Starlux availability 27:20 Buying miles for booking an award flight 29:16 Choosing the TPE to LAX route instead of LAX to TPE 29:53 Planning travel to Taiwan - consider holidays and weather 32:23 Be READY when award availability opens 34:50 HOW to be READY when award availability opens 36:32 Strategize when utilizing transfer bonuses 27:56 Booking Spirit Airlines to El Salvador – get a discount at the airport 40:58 ASK US: Cathay Pacific or Qatar Airways from New York to Bangkok 44:32 Seats.aero’s Qatar Qsuites Finder 47:10 Different Ways to Book New York to Bangkok 48:32 MORE ON SOCIAL: Q & A 48:48 How do we manage and organize our trip planning? 51:16 Have we considered buying a home in a foreign country? 53:39 Where are we headed next? How are we flying there? 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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