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.
Points and Miles Travel Chats
Best Strategies for Leveling Up Your Hotel Points Stays
In this episode, we're chatting about...
✨ Which hotel brands are best for booking on points (and which luxury brands fall under them)
💳 The three ways to earn hotel points — and why “buying” them can actually save you hundreds
🏖️ How to score the 4th or 5th night free (and the rules that make it work)
🏨 The “hidden trick” for larger families when the room says it only fits two
📅 How to use award calendars and tools to find the best availability and stretch your points
🥇 Why Hyatt is the “GOAT” for hotel points — and how to use its category page to plan smarter stays
💡 How Michele booked a $2,000-a-night Paris hotel for zero dollars
Whether you’re planning a big family trip or a luxury couple’s escape, this episode will show you how to book smarter, spend less, and travel better — all while creating the kind of memories you’ll talk about for years.
📋 FROM THIS EPISODE
Hyatt Category Page - search by category and location
📋 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR POINTS TRAVEL?
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👋 Hi! I'm Michele!
A points and miles expert, using points for family vacations to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, theme parks and so much more.
I don't believe in spending more to earn more points. The key is knowing how to earn the best points and getting massive value from them.
With a teenager in competitive sports & public school, traveling during the busiest of times is our family's norm. I'll show you my best tips & strategies to use points for making incredible family travel happen.
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