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High On Points
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High on Points is a podcast covering intermediate level points and miles topics and trip planning strategies. Our target audience is already familiar with the basic concepts of earning and redeeming credit card points and frequent flier miles for travel and is ready to take it a step further. Listen in to hear how we are maximizing our hard-earned points and miles for travel, and how you can do it too!
Episódios
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Ep.48 - Katie's Whirlwind Trip to Greece Using Points - A Trip Report
· 1 h 15 min
I’m back from my recent trip where I went to NYC, Athens, Santorini, and Paris! Listen in as Kim and I unpack all of the details and how everything went. If you want to hear how I used points to book this trip, check out episode 47. I want to apologize in advance for the issues with my audio, but we still hope you enjoy this episode! HighOnPoints Links mentioned in this episode: RoadTales - Airp...
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Ep.47 - Planning My Bougie Trip to Greece - Pre-Trip Report with Kim
· 38 min
In this pre-trip report episode, I tell Kim all about my bougie upcoming trip to Athens, Santorini, and Paris on points. We hope you enjoy this episode! For more HighOnPoints content and Episode Companions - click here!
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Ep.46 - 5 Quick Hits from My Recent Vegas Trip!
· 19 min
In this episode, I’m giving you 5 quick hits from my recent trip to Las Vegas to see Kenny Chesney at the Sphere! I hope you enjoy this episode! For more High on Points content, visit the website: HighOnPoints
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Ep.45 - Are Marriott Card Annual Fees Worth It? - With Kim
· 1 h 09 min
In this episode, Kim and I are discussing all things Marriott and detailing exactly what I get out of my $2000 in annual Marriott credit card fees. We hope you enjoy this episode! For more High on Points content, be sure to check out my website: www.highonpoints.com
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Ep.44 - Kim's Family Went to Italy on Points - Post-Trip Report
· 38 min
Kim is back to recap her epic family trip to Italy on points and miles, and spoiler alert, there were lessons learned. Listen in to hear all about it. We hope you enjoy this episode! For more High on Points content be sure to check out my website: www.highonpoints.com And for photos from Kim's trip, check out my instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highonpoints/
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Ep.43 - How Kim's Family of 6 is Going to Italy on Points - Pre-Trip Report
· 54 min
Kim is heading off to Italy in a few days, so we are talking through all of the details of her trip plans. Listen in to hear how she booked her flights and hotels for her family of 6 and then make sure to listen to the next episode to hear how everything went. We hope you enjoy this episode! HighOnPoints
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Ep.42 - 5 Points & Perks Wins from My Simple Florida Trip
· 11 min
In this episode, host Katie breaks down five practical wins from a short trip to Florida that show how credit card points and airline perks can make an ordinary domestic journey feel special. She covers using AA elite status for Main Cabin Extra, lounge passes for family comfort, buying Gift of College cards for bonus points, flexible award bookings that let you change plans, and choosing a route...
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Ep.41 - Bonus Points - 5 Mistakes That Could Cost Your Family Vacation
· 26 min
Hi, I’m your host Katie. I’ve been traveling for nearly free on points and miles for the past 7 years, including family vacations to Switzerland, Italy, Japan, Costa Rica, and many more. In this week’s bonus points episode, I’m going to help you avoid 5 costly mistakes when it comes to planning your next big trip. We hope you enjoy this episode. For more podcast info, check out http://highonpoints...
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Ep.40 - Germany by Bike - Liz's Trip Report
· 46 min
Check out the new website: www.highonpoints.com Hi, everyone and welcome back! In this trip report episode, Liz details her May family trip to some of the smaller towns in Germany. It was part heritage trip, part bike trip, and partly booked on points. We hope you enjoy this episode!
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Ep.39 - Bonus Points - Sharing and Combining Points with Friends & Family
· 20 min
In this episode, I’m talking all things points sharing and combining. Listen in to hear about some of the reasons you may want to share and combine points with loved ones, which airline, hotel, and bank programs allow free sharing, and how to hack it if they don’t. High on Points is a podcast covering intermediate level points and miles topics and trip planning strategies. Our target audience is a...
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Ep.38 - Amsterdam on Points - Lori's Multigenerational Trip
· 1 h 02 min
In this trip report episode, Lori spills all the details of her spring break multigenerational trip to Amsterdam including how she used points to book all of her hotels and flights, the activities they did, and much much more. I do apologize that my audio for the first 6 minutes or so of the episode isn’t great but it does get better. Ever get that “just booked feeling” of excitement when you sco...
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Ep.37 - Bonus Points - How Premium Card "Coupons" Saved Me $$$ in Washington, D.C.
· 58 min
Hear how I used our recent family spring break trip to maximize my credit card coupon redemptions. Listen in to hear how my credit cards helped me offset a few thousand dollars of trip expenses in Washington, D.C.! Link to Capital One Entertainment MLB Tickets For more info on my trip and photos: https://highonpoints.com/washington-dc-credit-card-benefits.html
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Ep.36 - Changing It Up in Response to Hyatt Changes - with Kim
· 52 min
Hyatt is planning to update their award chart in May with some not so great changes which will significantly increase how many Hyatt points it will cost you to book a room. These changes affect everyone, but have a major impact on families who need more than 1 room per night. On today’s episode, Kim and I discuss how we are changing our credit card points and miles strategies in response to these...
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Ep.35 - Portugal Travel in the Off-Season with Sarah
· 39 min
In this episode, Sarah fills me in on her recent trip, full of food, wine, no crowds but lots of…. rain. Listen in to hear what it’s like to travel to Portugal in the off-season!
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Ep.34 - Bonus Points - 3 Simple, Must-Have Spreadsheets to Simplify Tracking
· 13 min
In this Bonus Points episode, listen in to hear about the 3 spreadsheets that I use regularly that are not just helpful, but essential, for tracking in the points and miles hobby. Ever get that “just booked feeling” of excitement when you score a great points redemption? Is your heart is racing, thinking of the awesome experience you are about to have and how it only cost you a tiny fraction of...
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Ep.33 - Our Trips to Deer Valley Ski Resort on Points with Liz
· 48 min
I invited Liz back so we could compare notes on our recent trips to Deer Valley Ski Resort in Park City, Utah. If you have been pondering a points trip to Deer Valley with your family or friends, this episode is for you. We hope you enjoy it!
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Ep.32 - Bonus Points - Playing with Upgrades to Earn Even More Points and Miles
· 20 min
In this Bonus Points episode, I discuss how downgrading and upgrading your credit cards can lead to continual points earnings, even when you think you have hit your limit! https://www.highonpoints.com/beyond-welcome-bonuses-american-express-membership-rewards
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Ep.31 - Lori's Family Trip to Hawaii on Points and Miles!
· 46 min
Lori is back this week to talk about her amazing family trip to Hawaii where she saved thousands of dollars using points and miles for flights and hotels. Listen in for all the details, strategies, and how everything went!
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Ep.30 - This Hobby Never Gets Old - Catching up with Kim
· 1 h 14 min
Kim and I reflect on on our latest endeavors including new cards, using up coupons, and as always, our latest trip planning strategies. High on Points is a podcast covering intermediate level points and miles topics and trip planning strategies. Our target audience is already familiar with the basic concepts of earning and redeeming credit card points and frequent flier miles for travel and is rea...
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Ep.29 - Turning Lemons into... Points? with Lori
· 26 min
In this episode, I catch up with my friend Lori who turned a major unexpected house expense into a points bonanza! We hope you enjoy this episode. High on Points is a podcast covering intermediate level points and miles topics and trip planning strategies. Our target audience is already familiar with the basic concepts of earning and redeeming credit card points and frequent flier miles for trav...
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Ep.28 - Bonus Points - 5 Stacking Opportunities to Earn You More Points and Miles
· 22 h 26 min
In this episode, I cover 5 recent deals I secured which either earned extra points and miles or saved me money or both! These are 5 totally different ways of stacking with methods that you can apply to your own strategy when you aren’t signing up for new cards. Episode Notes: Link for Capital One shopping account (we both can earn $80!): https://capitaloneshopping.com/r/ec067808-a7d1-406c-9d10-...
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Ep.27 - My Bordeaux and San Sebastián Trip Report on Points
· 1 h 40 min
Wine, scenery, food and... more wine! Hi, I’m your host Katie, and in this week’s trip report, I recap my recent adventure to Bordeaux France and San Sebastian Spain and how I used credit card points to cover my travel expenses. The first part of the episode was recorded before my trip, and keep on listening to hear how everything went. We hope you enjoy this episode.
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Ep.26 - Bonus Points - 5 Tips for Timing Award Flight Bookings
· 14 min
Bonus points is segment of the podcast where I break down one topic, tip, or trick related to miles and points. This week after talking with a few friends at dinner last night who are very new to miles and points, we got on the topic of how to know when the best time to book award flights is. So this week on bonus points, I’m going to cover exactly that. Ever get that “just booked feeling” of ex...
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Ep.25 - Liz's Solo Trip to Paris and Copenhagen on Points
· 1 h 20 min
Listen in to hear about Liz’s bougie solo trip to Paris and Copenhagen on points. The first part of the episode was recorded before her trip, but continue to listening to hear how everything went. Spoiler alert, things did not go as planned! Ever get that “just booked feeling” of excitement when you score a great points redemption? Is your heart is racing, thinking of the awesome experience you ar...
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Ep.24 - Bonus Points - Basic Economy is Basically Bad
· 17 min
“Bonus Points” is the segment where I break down one topic related to points and miles. Listen in to improve your strategy and maybe learn something new! This weeks episode was inspired by 2 recent events where friends and family faced the consequences of booking a basic economy fare. It's all about why Basic Economy is generally a terrible idea for points and miles travelers and family travel.
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Ep.23 - How Sarah and I Planned Her Trip to Europe on Points
· 43 min
The week, I wanted to do a realtime points booking with my sister Sarah. This episode is a recording of how we determined which flights she will book using the points she has available. Ever get that “just booked feeling” of excitement when you score a great points redemption? Is your heart is racing, thinking of the awesome experience you are about to have and how it only cost you a tiny fract...
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Ep.22 - Bonus Points - How Married Segment Logic & Positioning Flights Affect Your Strategy
· 11 min
Ever get that “just booked feeling” of excitement when you score a great points redemption? Is your heart is racing, thinking of the awesome experience you are about to have and how it only cost you a tiny fraction of the sticker price? Did you take that dream trip and were left feeling like you just have to do it again? Yeah, we know the feeling too, it’s High on Points. High on Points is a po...
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Ep.21 - 5 Reasons to Love MNSSHP at WDW!
· 25 min
Ever get that “just booked feeling” of excitement when you score a great points redemption? Is your heart is racing, thinking of the awesome experience you are about to have and how it only cost you a tiny fraction of the sticker price? Did you take that dream trip and were left feeling like you just have to do it again? Yeah, we know the feeling too, it’s High on Points. High on Points is a po...
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Ep.20 - Lori is Back to Catch Up on Hawaii, Strata Elite, and New Card Decisions
· 51 min
Ever get that “just booked feeling” of excitement when you score a great points redemption? Is your heart is racing, thinking of the awesome experience you are about to have and how it only cost you a tiny fraction of the sticker price? Did you take that dream trip and were left feeling like you just have to do it again? Yeah, we know the feeling too, it’s High on Points. High on Points is a po...
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Ep.19 - Welcome Offers Galore, Quest for Globalist, and Trip Updates with Kim
· 1 h 01 min
Ever get that “just booked feeling” of excitement when you score a great points redemption? Is your heart is racing, thinking of the awesome experience you are about to have and how it only cost you a tiny fraction of the sticker price? Did you take that dream trip and were left feeling like you just have to do it again? Yeah, we know the feeling too, it’s High on Points. High on Points is a po...
