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258. Vegas Without Gambling: Park MGM, Points & Valley of Fire

What happens when you plan an entire trip around a concert...and then the concert gets canceled?! Today we're recapping Joanna's recent Las Vegas getaway, which didn't ex

257. Midweek Mini: Amtrak Points, Atmos Updates & Bilt Takes a Nose Dive

There is a LOT happening in the points and miles world this week, and we’re breaking down the updates that actually caught our attention. We’re talking about a surprisin

256. Travel with Flexibility on Points with Raise Her Roaming

What happens when the trip you planned suddenly isn’t the trip you need anymore? Today we’re joined by Rachel and Margaux, the dynamic duo behind Raise Her Roaming, to ta

255. Midweek Mini: What Type of Points Traveler Are You?

What kind of points traveler are you? Are you constantly calculating cents per point, saving every point for the “perfect” redemption, hunting for impossible-to-find awar

254. An $11,000 San Diego Hotel for $0?! Holly’s Incredible Points Trip

Today on the show, we’re joined by our friend and listener Holly to hear all about her incredible points and miles trip to San Diego! From staying at a hotel that would h

253. Midweek Mini: Chase Q4 Categories, Qatar Gets Easier & Wyndham Gets Worse

The news just keeps coming! This week, we’re breaking down the new Chase Freedom Flex Q4 bonus categories, including why dining and groceries could make this an especiall

252. Grand Teton & Yellowstone: Points, Parks & Plot Twists with @Jamie.Travel.Tips

This week, Jamie joins us to recap her family trip through Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks! She shares how they used Southwest points and a Companion Pass to f

251. Midweek Mini: Global Entry, Alaska & Capital One News + Wonderland Besties Hard Launch!

This week’s Midweek Mini has some important travel updates plus a BIG Wonderland on Points announcement! We’re talking about the new Trusted Traveler app replacing the ol

250. The 2026 Best (and Worst) Airline & Hotel Loyalty Programs, Ranked with U.S. News & World Report's Elizabeth von Tersch

Elizabeth von Tersch from U.S. News & World Report joins us to break down the latest rankings of the best airline and hotel loyalty programs—and there are definitely some

249. Midweek Mini: Southwest Lounges Are Coming + A BIG Wonderland Announcement

This week’s Midweek Mini is packed with good news! We’re talking about Southwest’s plans for new airport lounges and how a potential new premium Southwest card could impa

248. Alaska on Points: Glaciers, Whales, Bears & an Epic Father-Daughter Adventure

We’re recapping Joanna’s incredible father-daughter trip to Alaska and breaking down how she made such an epic trip surprisingly budget-friendly! We talk about flying fro

247. Midweek Mini: Vikings, Fraud and Companion Passes

This week, we’re catching up on a little bit of everything! We share an incredible VIP Minnesota Vikings experience made possible by one of our listeners, plus how we use

246. Puerto Rico on Points: A $12,000, 6-Night Family Trip That Cost $1500

Kirsten, a pediatric emergency medicine doctor and mom of three, joins us to break down how her family spent six nights in Puerto Rico for just $1,500 out of pocket on a

245. Massive Rove Updates are Here! A SURPRISE Friday Episode with all the details!

SURPRISE! For the first time ever, Wonderland on Points is dropping a brand-new episode on a FRIDAY. We just could’t wait on this one because Rove has massive new updates

244. The Orlando Resort That’s a Vacation on Its Own: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Review

We’re taking you inside our hosted trip to the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando and sharing why this resort can be a destination all on its own. We talk about the r

243. Ireland & Northern Ireland on Points: $435 Business Class & an Epic Road Trip

We’re recapping Joanna’s points-powered mother-daughter road trip through Ireland and Northern Ireland! We break down how she snagged an Aer Lingus Business Class mistake

242. Midweek Mini: A Redwoods to San Francisco Road Trip

We share listener Lindsay's family road trip through Northern California, highlighting an itinerary that stretches from Redwood National Park to San Francisco almost enti

241. Under Canvas Acadia on Points: Glamping, Hiking & Bar Harbor

We sit down with listener and friend of the pod, Karla, to talk about her points-powered trip to Acadia National Park, where she combined Hyatt points, a Delta companion

240. Summer Road Trip Mini: Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh may not be the first city that comes to mind when planning a family vacation, but this week's Midweek Mini highlights why it deserves a spot on your travel lis

239. Santorini Sky: Is This Greece's Best Points Hotel?

Courtney from @PointsEverywhere joins us to share one of the most incredible points redemptions we've ever featured. After spotting a Hyatt Mr. & Mrs. Smith mistake rate,