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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.
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In today's episode, we're chatting about Episode overview How I booked Qatar Qsuites for a family of three — and averaged just 72K points per personUsing a 30% transfer bonus to British Airways to book Qatar AirwaysWhy Singapore Airlines is my go to option when booking for familiesBooking Cathay Pacific business class from Hong Kong to Los Angeles Using Alaska Atmos miles to book short haul Cathay Pacific business class for a steal!Release dates, transfer bonuses, repositioning flights, ...
In today's episode, we're chatting about... How we planned a two-week family trip to Koh Samui, Thailand and Bali for three, and why I started planning it almost a year aheadFlying Singapore Airlines Business Class to/from Asia using points instead of paying the $28,000+ cash priceHow I booked Bangkok Airways via Qatar Airways with pointsOur three-night stay at Conrad Koh Samui, including the private pool villas, incredible breakfast using 120,000 Hilton points per nightUsing a Marriott...
In today's episode, we're chatting about Episode overview Why Hilton is becoming a larger part of our points travel strategy The reason Hilton’s free night certificates are incredible and how we used ours at a $2,000+ per night resortHow, when and why buying Hilton points could be part of your travel strategyThe Hilton fifth-night-free benefit makes Hilton points stays even more attractiveHow Hilton’s dynamic pricing can be addressed with free night certificatesSome of our favorite Hilto...
In today's episode, we're chatting about The 5 cards we’ve opened so far in 2026 and the 760,000 points those welcome offers earned usHow transferable points + diversifying points give us more optionsThe 3 cards on my radar to open nextWhy airline cards are becoming essential for getting the best dealThe Qatar Qsuites + Maldives trip I absolutely did NOT need to book…but did anyway when a 30% transfer bonus came along 😂 📋 SHOW NOTES New card in 2026 - Capital One Venture Business Got thi...
In today's episode, we're chatting about Finding business class flights to Europe over Thanksgiving break for 115K points ROUND TRIP Piecing together flights, trains, and hotels - my best points saving tipsThe unexpected theme park day that was a major highlightReal talk: train strikes, airport chaos, and what to do when plans fall apartHow we covered $15,000+ in travel with pointsThe exact booking timeline (and why waiting will cost you) 📋 SHOW NOTES BRAND NEW Card - Capital One Ventur...
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