

Let's Get To The Points
Serena, Miguel and Mitch Shannon
Watch the video version on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@LetsGetToThePoints
A weekly show covering all things in credit card points, miles and travel. We discuss best redemptions deals, using points efficiently and more!
A weekly show covering all things in credit card points, miles and travel. We discuss best redemptions deals, using points efficiently and more!
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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
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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.

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
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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.

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.

Sep 15, 2023 • 38min
17. Maldives and Tahiti on a Budget in 2023
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Aug 4, 2023 • 33min
12. Travel nearly FREE in 2023! Lufthansa First Class | Park Hyatt Bangkok | Marriott MGM Las Vegas!
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
0:50 WELCOME
2:01 ROUND TABLE
2:27 MGM and Marriott’s New 20 Year Partnership
11:56 Mitch Live from Thailand- Park Hyatt Bangkok
16:07 WEEKLY RECAP
16:18 Lufthansa First Class
18:43 Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
19:30 Late Credit Card Payment- Getting a $95.32 statement credit
20:28 Wyndham Rewards Shopping - 66,000 Points with Blue Apron
22:53 Hotel Service Recovery- Getting your points back for bad service
25:46 MORE ON SOCIAL: Q & A
26:02 I have 250,000 AmEx points, what kind of trip can I book for me and P2?
28:05 What has been your best meal while traveling around the world?
29:48 How do you all feel about tipping?
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.

Jul 28, 2023 • 42min
11. Trip to Thailand | Luxury Hotels and Business Class flights for nearly FREE 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
1:59 ROUND TABLE
2:30 Mitch, Nicole, and Serena on Location
3:14 Mitch Joins Us Live from Andaz Pattaya in Thailand
3:48 Using a Suite Upgrade Award
4:08 Andaz Pattaya Room Tour
5:25 Andaz Pattaya Property and Location in Thailand
6:08 Thailand Vacation Strategy
7:24 Andaz Pattaya Value
8:59 Booking Singapore Airlines Business Class to Thailand with a Free Stopover
11:31 Hyatt and MGM Relationship Ending
12:59 Tips for Achieving Hyatt Globalist Status
16:29 Hyatt Promotion for Independent Collection Brands
18:03 Rocketmiles and American Airlines Devaluation
20:16 Pros and Cons of Online Travel Agents
22:43 WEEKLY RECAP
23:11 JW Masai Mara Lodge in Kenya
24:53 Waldorf Astoria Maldives
25:06 Secrets Impression Moxche cancellation
25:54 Using Points for Family Conveniences To Save Money: Residence Inn and Hyatt House
27:40 Hyatt Place London Heathrow: Using Awayz and MaxMyPoint Alerts
28:46 MaxMyPoint Promo Code
29:04 Sistine Chapel Tour Tickets
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