Points and Miles Travel Chats
Welcome to the Points and Miles Travel Chats podcast. I'm Michele from Fancy Travel Pointers, and I believe your everyday spend is the secret to extraordinary travel.
If you’ve ever worried that points are too complicated, or wondered if a busy family with public school schedules and competitive sports could really travel with points — I’m here to show you it’s absolutely possible.
Here’s what I know for sure: it’s not about spending more, and keeping my credit score sky-high is always front and center. I’ll give you actionable steps and teach real, repeatable strategies that transform the way you earn points and the value you get from them.
Podcasting since 2025 • 17 episodes
Points and Miles Travel Chats
Latest Episodes
My Hyatt Award Change Game Plan - Panic Booking and Diversifying
In today's episode, we're chatting aboutHyatt is moving from 3 pricing tiers → 5 tiers (and yes… it’s a big deal)Why luxury redemptions (Category 7–8) are getting hit the hardestThe exact bookings I made
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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21:26
How We Save Thousands on Disney & Universal Trips Using Points
In today's episode, we're chatting aboutHow to save money on theme park trips to Disney and Universal using points and credit card perksStrategies for finding the best award flights to OrlandoWhen to check a...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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24:30
Bora Bora on Points: Using points for Business Class Flights & Overwater Bungalows
In today's episode, we're chatting aboutHow we flew business class to Tahiti for 120,000 points per person roundtripThe “loophole” that sparked this trip — and how to book award flights now that it’s gone<...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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32:57
Southwest Companion Pass Deep Dive: Timing, Strategy & Big Savings
In today's episode, we're chatting aboutWhat the Southwest Companion Pass actually is Different ways to earn itTiming strategy to maximize nearly 2 full years of useThe most common mistake peop...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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29:37
Italy at Christmas on Points: Flight Cancellations, Rebookings, and Big Wins
In today’s episode, we’re chatting aboutHow multiple flight cancellations months before departure turned into better flightsVirgin Atlantic vs. Air France/KLM: flexibility differences you must know ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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33:12