203. Hotels on Our Radar (Beyond the Usual Favorites)
In the points and miles world, you'll often hear about the same hotels again and again. But there are always more properties worth putting o...
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202. The 5 Credit Cards Most Often in Our Wallets Right Now
Which credit cards are actually getting the most use in the Points Talk Squad's wallets right now? In this episode, Alex, Pam, and Jess shar...
201. Beyond the Popular Destinations: Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel
Once you've traveled to some of the most popular destinations with points and miles, it can be exciting to start looking beyond the usual sp...
200. Your Biggest Points Talk® Questions Answered
After 200 episodes, the Points Talk Squad is celebrating by answering your questions! In this milestone episode, they dive into listener que...
199. Transferable Points Power Rankings: Comparing the 5 Major Points Programs
Since recording this episode, Citi ThankYou has added Japan Airlines as a 1:1 transfer partner, making Citi an even more rewarding program!...
198. Singapore, Hong Kong & China: Megan's 17-Day Family Trip on Points
What happens when a family trip to visit Disney parks turns into a 17-day adventure through Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing? In...
197. How to Find Saver Award Availability and Book Flights for Fewer Points
How do some people book the exact same flight for a fraction of the points? The answer is often saver award availability. In this episode, t...
196. France River Cruise: Jess's Mother-Daughter Trip
What is it really like to take a river cruise through France? In this episode, Jess shares the story behind her France river cruise with her...
195. London on Points: Flights, Hotels, and Things to Do
London is one of those destinations you can visit again and again and still find something new to explore. In this episode, the Points Talk...
194. The Best Ways to Use Chase Ultimate Rewards® Beyond Hyatt
Are Chase Ultimate Rewards® points still valuable if Hyatt is no longer your go-to redemption strategy? In this episode, the Points Talk Squ...
193. Greece and Norway: Pam's Multi-Generational Trip on Points
How do you plan a nearly month-long international trip with extremely different climates? In this episode, Pam shares the story behind her G...
192. Everything You Need to Know About Avios Points with Devon Gimbel
What are Avios and why should you care about them? In this episode, the Points Talk Squad is joined by points expert Devon Gimbel of Point M...
191. Italy on Points: Jess's Family Trip to Lake Como and the Dolomites
How did Jess use points and miles to plan her family trip to Italy? In this episode, Jess shares how she planned a trip to Milan, Lake Como,...
190. Airline Co-Branded Credit Cards Deep Dive
Are airline co-branded credit cards worth keeping alongside flexible points currencies? In this episode, Alex, Jess, and Pam break down the...
189. Hyatt Changes & Devaluation: How Are Things Looking?
What's changed in Hyatt's award chart and how is it affecting travelers? In this episode, the Points Talk Squad breaks down the recent Hyatt...
188. Traveling to Portugal with Points: Alex's Family Trip to Lisbon & the Algarve
How did Alex use points and miles to save on her family's summer trip to Portugal? In this episode, Alex walks through her trip to Lisbon an...
187. Mid-Year Check-In: Points and Miles Changes
What do you need to know about points and miles changes now that we are halfway through the year? In this episode, the Points Talk Squad wal...
186. Three New Welcome Offers: Which One Is Best for You?
Are you trying to decide which new Chase credit card offer is the best fit for you? In this episode, the Points Talk Squad breaks down three...
185. Unpopular Credit Card Benefits We Actually Love
Are you tired of high annual fees, confusing credits, and benefits you never actually use? In this episode, the Points Talk Squad breaks dow...
184. The Best Online Shopping Portals: Stop Leaving Points on the Table
Are you getting all the points you could when shopping online? In this episode, the Points Talk Squad breaks down how to use online shopping...