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 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 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 each week to hear how we are maximizing our hard-earned points and miles for travel, and how you can do it too!  

“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.

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 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 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 each week to hear how we are maximizing our hard-earned points and miles for travel, and how you can do it too!  

This week I’m introducing a new section of the show called “Bonus Points”, where I break down one topic relating to points and miles. Listen in to improve your strategy and maybe learn something new!

In this episode, I give you 5 reasons why the Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom is the best Disney ticket in town! Listen to the end of the episode to hear tips on how to get partial day tickets at the Disney Parks. 

Lori and I catch up on upcoming travel plans to Hawaii, welcome offers, and how we decide which card to get next.    Welcome to the High on Points podcast where travel on points and miles becomes a reality. I’m your host, Katie, and I’ve been traveling with my family for nearly free on credit card points and miles for over 5 years.

Hi, I’m your host Katie, and in this episode, Kim and I discuss which of the exciting ultra premium card offers we are chasing, our quest for Hyatt Globalist status and more. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Hi, I’m your host Katie and in this episode, we’ll have a mini Key West trip report, our latest credit cards and points strategies, and Kim’s upcoming trip to Europe.  We hope you enjoy this episode!  

Hi, I’m your host Katie, and in this episode, I interviewed Anne Cambell-Rojas, cofounder of The Village Experience, one of the most unique custom travel companies out there. Listen in to hear how points and miles can help offset the costs of integrative, culture-rich trips to bucket list destinations. Move Forward While Giving Back! Check out The Village Experience on social media: Instagram:  ExpTheVillage Facebook: ExpTheVillage Website: The Village Experience

Are you planning a trip to Tokyo Disney and feeling overwhelmed? Listen in as Jon and I rehash all of the details of our recent trip to Tokyo Disney including cost, where we stayed on points, and our park day strategy to make it easier for you.  We hope you enjoy this episode!   Links mentioned in the episode: Tokyo Disney Crowd Calendars (use Google Translate!)  

Do you need more ideas on how to spend your points and miles on a great trip? We love points and miles trip reports here at High on Points! Keep listening to hear Kim’s Europe pre and post trip report where she tells all about visiting Munich and Salzburg on points.  We hope you enjoy this episode!

Hi, I’m your host Katie, and in this episode, my husband Jon and I take a deep dive into our Singapore trip where we used our points and miles to fly business class and stay in a bougie hotel for next to zero cash out of pocket.   Show notes: Taste of Singapore: Hawker Center Tour Request Monica!

Have you been thinking about taking your family to Japan on points and miles but don’t know where to start? Listen in to my Japan pre- and post- trip report where I’ll first share how I planned our family trip to Tokyo and then how it all worked out in the end.  We hope you enjoy this episode!   Show Notes/Links: Koori Obake (Japanese Shaved Ice) Samurai Ninja Museum Tokyo Tsukiji-Fish-Market-Tour-with-Sushi-Making-Experience    

Hi, I’m your host Katie and in this episode, my husband Jon and I share all the details from our FIRST Disney Cruise adventure in this trip report.  We hope you enjoy this episode!  

Hi, I’m your host Katie and in this episode, my friend Lori shares her family spring break trip report to Washington DC which she took for nearly free using credit card points and miles!  We hope you enjoy this episode!  

Hi, I’m your host Katie and in this episode, Kim and I discuss how our kids sports and hobby bills turn into credit card points and miles for travel.  We hope you enjoy this episode!   Note: There will not be a podcast episode on April 7th due to Spring Break. Our regular biweekly episodes will resume on April 21st. Catch you then!

Hi, I’m your host Katie and in this episode, Kim and I catch up on new card apps, welcome offers, Hyatt changes and more. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Hi, I’m your host Katie and in this episode, Kim and I recap our 2024 points and miles earnings and talk about ways we overcome award travel analysis paralysis. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Hi, I’m your host Katie and in this trip report episode, my sister Sarah and I recap our family’s 11 night trip to Italy on points and miles. In Episode 6, Sarah and I recorded a pre-trip report before we left so check out that episode before you listen to this one.  I’ve also included links below of our Tuscany accommodation, restaurants we enjoyed, and tours we loved. We hope you enjoy! Links to what we discussed in this episode: Restaurants Il Guerrino (fabulous views and food in a medieval town) https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g580240-d2700572-Reviews-Il_Guerrino-Greve_in_Chianti_Tuscany.html Ristorante Pizzeria La Cantina (pizza place in Greve in Chianti) https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g580240-d1237622-Reviews-Ristorante_Pizzeria_La_Cantina-Greve_in_Chianti_Tuscany.html   Accommodation Fattoria Santo Stefano (our farmhouse villa in Tuscany) with fabulous hostess Elena https://www.fattoriasantostefano.it/villa-santo-stefano-greve-in-chianti-tuscany/   Tours Guided Tours in Venice with Monica (walking tour in Venice, good for kids) https://www.guidedtoursinvenice.com/en/about-us/monica-gambarotto   Chauffeured day wine tour in Chianti with Filippo email him at: fedifilippo27@gmail.com    St. Mark's After Dark Tour in Venice https://www.cityexperiences.com/venice/walks/st-marks-basilica-after-hours-walking-tour/   Florence tour with kids Lisa Mastropieri https://www.walksinsideflorence.it/lisa-mastropieri.html    

Hi, I’m your host Katie and in this trip report episode, my sister Sarah and I talk about our expectations for our fall break trip to Italy with our extended family of 9. Listen in to hear how we planned and paid for this trip, mostly using points and miles. And don’t miss the next episode which will feature our post-trip report so you can hear how everything went. We hope you enjoy!