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265. Bank Bonuses 101: Earn Hundreds in Cash & Points Without Extra Spending!

#9 trending · Places & Travel

This week on Wonderland on Points, we're diving into a topic you've been asking us to cover: BANK BONUSES! If you're not taking advantage of these opportunities, you coul

Nov 2
37 min

264. Midweek Mini: FREE Walmart+ Perks, 20% Back on Flights & BIG Amex Changes!

This week's Midweek Mini is packed with travel updates, money-saving opportunities, and some BIG changes to popular rewards programs! We're kicking things off with a sur

Oct 28
29 min

263. The Bilt Deep Dive You've Been Asking For! Featuring Pointed by Jared

This week we're welcoming points and miles creator, Jared, to break down one of the most talked-about rewards programs right now: Bilt Rewards! Between the new credit ca

Oct 26
1 h 04 min

262. Midweek Mini: Save 40% at Costco, Hyatt's Big Update & Rove News

This week's Midweek Mini is packed with points and miles news, money-saving tricks, and some exciting updates that could make your next trip even more affordable! We're

Oct 21
15 min

261. Bonus Episode: Southwest Nerfs the Companion Pass

Southwest Airlines has dropped some MAJOR news, and we're breaking it all down in this episode of Wonderland on Points! We're diving into the newly announced Companion P

Oct 20
18 min

260. ELEVEN People to Italy on Points: Planning a Massive Multigenerational Award Travel Trip

We're welcoming back a familiar voice to Wonderland on Points this week! Our returning guest, Mari, is joining us to share all about her incredible multigenerational trip

Oct 19
45 min

259. Midweek Mini: ONE MILLION STREAMS! Plus Chase Deals, Hilton Offers & a Giveaway

This week's Midweek Mini is a BIG one, and we have some exciting news to share! We're talking about why we're testing podcast ads, a Chase promotion that could earn you

Oct 14
29 min

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

Oct 12
46 min

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

Oct 7
23 min

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

Oct 5
51 min

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

Sep 30
31 min

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

Sep 28
54 min

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

Sep 23
27 min

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

Sep 21
59 min

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

Sep 16
21 min

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

Sep 14
41 min

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

Sep 9
27 min

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

Sep 7
1 h 20 min

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

Sep 2
26 min

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

Aug 31
53 min

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What listeners say

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I’m probably not the target audience for Wonderland on Points as a mostly a solo traveler who gravitates toward more luxurious travel—but I really appreciate VALUE, and that’s where Mary Ellen and Joanna shine. The level of detail they go into when recapping their trips is incredibly useful. I traveled to both Switzerland and Norway after Mary Ellen did and was able to put several of her tips to use on my own trips. The deep-dive episodes focused on specific destinations and trips are easily my favorites and what really sets this podcast apart. There are plenty of points and miles podcasts covering the same credit card updates and industry news; Wonderland on Points differentiates by getting into the nitty-gritty of where they (or their guests) went, what they booked, what worked, and what they’d do differently. I’m excited to see what they do with their new paid offering and just hope the depth and quality of the free show remain as strong as it is today!

Suzanne Marshall · Sep 2026

This is a great podcast for family travel - tips, tricks, ideas, realistic budgets in an easy going format. Love their outlooks on life that they sprinkle in! Thank you two for taking the time to share with us!

Krickie D · Sep 2026

Long overdue review and note of appreciation to you two! Love everything about this podcast, educational and entertaining..and especially love that the travel episodes are not “everything is perfect” but you also share what you didn’t like and any challenges along the way. I’ve been traveling the world with you and through you since the beginning and I thank you for allowing me to tag along!

Shabeachbeybey · Jul 2026

I love tuning in weekly to listen. They have lots of good tips for family travel

RoadsLassTraveled · Jul 2026

I’m shocked by the number of 5 star reviews here - these people are definitely getting their friends and family to artificially inflate their ratings. This is clear if you Google literally any other established points and miles podcast and listen to the difference. One of these hosts admitted she’s never been on a business class flight. That’s pretty unbelievable. Never having booked a business class award seat and thinking you should start a points podcast is kind of like telling people you’re an Olympic swim coach but never having gotten out of the kiddie pool. If you want to hear from actual leaders in the hobby, look elsewhere.

CavPodFan · Dec 2025

I’ve been into points and miles for about 15 years, but I still enjoy listening to all of the new podcasts. At first, I really enjoyed this one because the ladies were so positive and excited about the “free” Travel. But over this past year it seems like Jo has really turned negative, she complains about nearly everything and seems to suck the joy right out of Travel. Please go back to being excited and positive about Travel.

PrincessKK1969 · Oct 2026

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