Points Talk®: Your Travel Dreams, Made Possible by Points

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198. Singapore, Hong Kong & China: Megan's 17-Day Family Trip on Points

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What happens when a family trip to visit Disney parks turns into a 17-day adventure through Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing? In this episode, Megan shares the

Sep 15
1 h 06 min

197. How to Find Saver Award Availability and Book Flights for Fewer Points

How do some people book the exact same flight for a fraction of the points? The answer is often saver award availability. In this episode, the Points Talk Squad breaks do

Sep 8
51 min

196. France River Cruise: Jess's Mother-Daughter Trip

What is it really like to take a river cruise through France? In this episode, Jess shares the story behind her France river cruise with her mom, including how they plann

Sep 1
45 min

195. London on Points: Flights, Hotels, and Things to Do

London is one of those destinations you can visit again and again and still find something new to explore. In this episode, the Points Talk Squad shares how they use poin

Aug 25
44 min

194. The Best Ways to Use Chase Ultimate Rewards® Beyond Hyatt

Are Chase Ultimate Rewards® points still valuable if Hyatt is no longer your go-to redemption strategy? In this episode, the Points Talk Squad breaks down the best ways t

Aug 18
37 min

193. Greece and Norway: Pam's Multi-Generational Trip on Points

How do you plan a nearly month-long international trip with extremely different climates? In this episode, Pam shares the story behind her Greece and Norway trip, includi

Aug 11
45 min

192. Everything You Need to Know About Avios Points with Devon Gimbel

What are Avios and why should you care about them? In this episode, the Points Talk Squad is joined by points expert Devon Gimbel of Point Me to First Class to break down

Aug 4
59 min

191. Italy on Points: Jess's Family Trip to Lake Como and the Dolomites

How did Jess use points and miles to plan her family trip to Italy? In this episode, Jess shares how she planned a trip to Milan, Lake Como, and the Dolomites with her fa

Jul 28
40 min

190. Airline Co-Branded Credit Cards Deep Dive

Are airline co-branded credit cards worth keeping alongside flexible points currencies? In this episode, Alex, Jess, and Pam break down the features, perks, and earning p

Jul 21
47 min

189. Hyatt Changes & Devaluation: How Are Things Looking?

What's changed in Hyatt's award chart and how is it affecting travelers? In this episode, the Points Talk Squad breaks down the recent Hyatt devaluation and what it means

Jul 14
34 min

188. Traveling to Portugal with Points: Alex's Family Trip to Lisbon & the Algarve

How did Alex use points and miles to save on her family's summer trip to Portugal? In this episode, Alex walks through her trip to Lisbon and the Algarve with her family

Jul 7
49 min

187. Mid-Year Check-In: Points and Miles Changes

What do you need to know about points and miles changes now that we are halfway through the year? In this episode, the Points Talk Squad walks through the most important

Jun 30
29 min

186. Three New Welcome Offers: Which One Is Best for You?

Are you trying to decide which new Chase credit card offer is the best fit for you? In this episode, the Points Talk Squad breaks down three new elevated welcome offers c

Jun 23
24 min

185. Unpopular Credit Card Benefits We Actually Love

Are you tired of high annual fees, confusing credits, and benefits you never actually use? In this episode, the Points Talk Squad breaks down credit card benefits that fl

Jun 16
51 min

184. The Best Online Shopping Portals: Stop Leaving Points on the Table

Are you getting all the points you could when shopping online? In this episode, the Points Talk Squad breaks down how to use online shopping portals to earn more rewards,

Jun 9
39 min

183. Travel Insurance and What to Do When Travel Goes Wrong with Lisa Jarvis

Clarification from guest Lisa @chasingmemories.co: When using a credit card like the Chase Sapphire for trip cancellation/interruption benefits, the card generally reimbu

Jun 2
47 min

182. Points Talk Squad Takes Budapest and Istanbul

What was it really like traveling through Budapest and Istanbul on points and miles? In this episode, the Points Talk Squad shares highlights from their latest trip, incl

May 26
1 h 00 min

181. Bilt Rewards: Card Options, Earning on Rent & Mortgage, and Program Updates

What if you could earn rewards on your rent or even mortgage payments? In this episode, Alex, Jess, and Pam break down everything you need to know about Bilt Rewards, inc

May 19
41 min

180. Elite Hotel Perks Without Status: The Edit vs. Fine Hotels + Resorts®

What if you could get elite hotel perks without elite status? In this episode, The Points Talk Squad breaks down two of the most popular luxury hotel booking programs, Th

May 12
35 min

179. Oahu on Points: A Family-Friendly Hawaii Adventure

Are you dreaming of a family trip to Hawaii? In this episode, Alex and Jess are joined by Megan to share their experience planning a trip to Oahu, Hawaii, using points. F

May 5
46 min

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Seriously taught me so much about points and miles and our family has gone on such good trips! One of my absolute favorite episodes was about travel insurance. The only “negative” thing I have to say is that I’ve noticed Alex interrupts Jess frequently. I get they are excited and so much information is flowing, but it gets very distracting.

glitterhat24 · Aug 2026

I started following these ladies when I was maternity leave after giving birth to my son in 2024. I have alway had a love of travel and since listening to their podcast and purchasing their course. I have traveled to Italy, France, UK, UK, Middle East and south east Asia. I listen to most episodes! All thanks to them! :) they make traveling abroad approachable and give great recs for every budget. Especially great tips for traveling with little ones!

Sarah Perseke · Aug 2026

I cannot believe it has taken me SO LONG to write a review, but I have been so busy traveling around the world on points and miles. This podcast is the perfect way to learn if you are just starting out and is incredible inspiration once you know a thing or two (spoiler alert-points and miles are always changing but you can count on crime dog Jess, Pam, and Alex to keep you informed and educated in the most approachable way). Their approachable, “you do you” take on it allows everyone to learn and navigate their points and miles journey in their own way. My life has changed thanks to them and I tell everyone I can that this is the very best way to explore where points and miles can take you!

jenncjk · Jul 2026

Love this podcast. The tips and tricks I learn while listening while going about daily life is amazing. We are a military family and live far from family so we may not have “sexy” redemptions we do have redemptions that allow us to get some much needed family time or take trips back home yearly to San Diego for Comicon :)

BabyHedwigFlies · Jul 2026

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