Vegas Without the Price Tag: Flights & Hotels on Points

This week’s episode is a little different than usual — we just got back from Vegas and Tom had to head straight back to work on the railroad, so our full Vegas + NFR + Cowboy Christmas breakdown is coming next week.

For today, we’re sharing a quick mini episode focused on exactly how to travel hack Vegas — because this is one of the easiest cities in the U.S. to book using points and miles.

In this episode, we cover:

✈️ How to Hack Flights to Vegas with Southwest

• How easy it is to earn Southwest Rapid Rewards points
• Why the Companion Pass is a total game-changer
• Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards → Southwest (1:1)

🏨 How We Booked the Rio on Points

• Option 1: Booking the Rio through Hyatt using Chase points
• Option 2: Booking the Caesar's properties by transferring from Wyndham using Citi points
• How transfer partners unlock multiple hotel options

🔮 Coming Next Week

• Our full Vegas spending vs. points breakdown
• Where we saved, where we splurged, and what we’d do differently — including Cowboy Christmas damage

If you’ve ever thought, “I want to go to Vegas but the prices are insane,” this episode shows you how to do it smarter using points.

🔗 Ready to Start Travel Hacking?

If you’re brand new, the Chase Sapphire Preferred is one of our favorite beginner cards for:

• Southwest transfers
• Hyatt hotel stays
• Everyday flexible points

👉 APPLY HERE

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