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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,

238. Midweek Mini: My Passport Disappeared 24 Hours Before My Flight + What You Should Do If This Happens To You

What would you do if your passport disappeared the day before an international trip? In this episode, Joanna shares the unbelievable true story of how she navigated a las

237. Unlocking the Power of Avios: Tips, Tricks, and Deals for Maximizing Your Travel Rewards with @ThePointsFlyGirl

Avios is one of the most valuable—and most overlooked—airline currencies in the points and miles world. In this episode, Deanna from The Points Fly Girl shares how to use

236. Midweek Mini: 100K Chase Offer ENDING, New Hyatt Partnership & Current Transfer Bonuses

We're back with another midweek roundup of the biggest points, miles, and travel news you need to know. This week, we cover the brand-new Google Flights Chrome extension

235. Norway Road Trip Guide: The Best Hikes & Views in Norway (Part 2)

We are back with Part 2 of Mary Ellen's unforgettable family adventure through Norway! In this episode, she takes us through some of the most breathtaking and adrenaline-

234. Midweek Mini: How to Earn Travel Points By Paying Off Your Car

After years of hard work, Joanna is officially debt-free! In this episode, she shares the journey of paying off more than $40,000 in debt while still traveling the world

233. Norway Road Trip Guide: Fjords, Scenic Drives & Family Adventures (Part 1)

Norway has been at the top of Mary Ellen's bucket list since our last Norway episode, and in Part 1 of this two-part series, she takes us along on the first half of her i